Outsourcing has become a dirty word these days, but there's nothing wrong with outsourcing repetitive and easy to learn computer/clerical tasks, website research/development, telephone duties, basic writing, and (sometimes) customer service. Just be careful as it's easy to get carried away. If you're spending a lot of time tidying up after poor results, it's probably time to bring things back in-house. They say the early bird gets the worm, but don't forger the afternoon hawk gets the prairie do

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Raising startup capital ain't easy. In fact, many entrepreneurs who decide to fundraise say it's the most intimidating and challenging aspect of starting a business. To help you get started, here are seven quick tips on how to raise startup capital: 1. Plan Everything Out Once you decide to raise money, your first step is to make a plan. It's really important that you clearly outline your plans and goals in your business plan. Bplans.com is a great resource to help you get started. They have a m

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A lot of ecommerce entrepreneurs work from home. The overheads are drastically lower than renting office space, set-up costs are small, and you save a ton of time not having to commute to an office. There are negatives though. Distractions sneak up on you really quick - playing with the kids, reorganizing the fridge, watching TV, even cleaning the house has never been so tempting! Here are 5 strategies that will (Read Full Article)