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How to Start a Business with Little or No Cost

  By Guest Blogger | May 17, 2012 - 7:25 pm | Bookkeeping, Increasing Profits
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Many future entrepreneurs are looking to start a home-based or internet business but may not have the funds necessary to get the company off the ground. We all have great ideas but few have the money to launch those ideas. Fortunately, individuals that take the time to do a little research will be pleasantly surprised by how much can be accomplished without a lot of money. The internet provides you access to a number of free or low-cost resources which can be used to help you on your journey to becoming a successful business owner. As long as can provide … Continue reading →

Current and Upcoming Projects

  By E.T. Barton | May 16, 2012 - 2:33 am | About, EBooks
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I’ve been sitting here all day thinking about “What should I post at the One Hour Bookkeeper Blog?” and unfortunately, I’ve been coming up blank.  It’s not writer’s block, exactly…it’s more “Upcoming Project Excitement.”  There are a lot of other things I’m working on right now – things that I just realized you all might be interested in.  So, here’s what’s going on in my life: Right now, my husband and I are packing up our house and our luggage and getting ready for a trip around the world.  We are literally taking the next year of our lives and … Continue reading →

A Smart Idea for Women in Business

  By Guest Blogger | April 19, 2012 - 6:23 pm | Bookkeeping, Small Business Advice
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Working for oneself is often the preferred option when times are hard.  Traditional types of employment can be hard to find and in some areas, self-employment can be the best way forward for those who want to achieve independence and flexibility.  Women and men who are just starting out as self employed can benefit from the help of an umbrella company.   Administrative support for a new business is vital but knowing where to begin is difficult and tackling the vast amount of administration involved can be very daunting and time consuming.  Opting for the help of an umbrella company … Continue reading →

CASE STUDY: A Coffee Ship with a Kick Part 1–A Job Well Done

  By E.T. Barton | February 14, 2012 - 11:04 pm | Case Studies, Getting Customers, Small Business Advice, Spotlights
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In previous case studies, I said that I wouldn’t call out the name of any businesses that I named in my Case Studies.  I said that because I do not wish to inadvertently harm any businesses that I discussed.  I am about to break that rule, however… but for a reason.  I am naming this business because I think they are doing so much right, they deserve the accolades.  However, no matter what business you are in, there is always room for improvement.  So today, I will name this business, point out everything they are doing right, and then make … Continue reading →

The New American-Style Customer Service

  By E.T. Barton | January 31, 2012 - 10:43 pm | Getting Customers, Small Business Advice
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As I’ve begun my year-long journey around the world, my mind has transitioned from constant worker to constant customer. Yet at the same time, my researcher’s brain has shifted into high gear. Every town and attraction I’ve visited, I have analyzed, weighed and compared that location to “what we do back home.” Because I’ve done market research for so many years, I can’t help but notice what these attractions are doing wrong, what they are doing right, and what they could be doing better. Through all of this constant analysis, there is one themed-thought that has been uppermost in mind. … Continue reading →