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Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

How to Succeed in the Age of Going Solo - WSJ.com
nice charts - use in my blog

Business Development Grants for the Self-Employed and Micro-Businesses

Amy Grossman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:48:18 PST

The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) awards business development grants annually to members who win through an application process.

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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

How to Research Your Business Idea - Entrepreneur.com

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

Have a New Business Idea? Here's What You Should Do First : Technology :: American Express OPEN Forum

Use Video Marketing in 2010.

Amy Grossman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:50:32 PST

Online video is hot! Video marketing will see huge growth in 2010. Companies of all sizes are planning to use video as their top marketing method. (See chart below.) Learn about video marketing, over the phone, when I interview Lou...

3 Top Values for the Next Decade for Home-Based Business Owners

Amy Grossman — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:28:15 PST

As we move into the next year, three values seem to me to be more important than ever in attracting business and achieving greater personal happiness. As you create your business plan for 2010, consider the importance of the following...

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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

10 Must-Read eBooks for Social Media Lovers
Fascinating books by authors such as Ben Mezrich Chris Anderson, Guy Kawasaki and Seth Godin

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Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Life-Long Learning: Telling Your "Story" in a 60-Second Elevator Pitch
Blog post about the Home-Based Business Owners group event on Dec. 9. (http://www.blitztime/p/broadervision

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Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Using Social Media Tools to Raise Money
Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

Not Ready to Retire?
The typical age to start thinking about retirement is now the time to consider a move to self-employment.

Delegate it or do it!

Amy Grossman — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:51:43 PST

Do you ever get stuck or bogged down? If so, it may be time to delegate. Here are some tips: Delegate if it doesn’t require: · your specific skills · your personality · face time with clients Get Support: Start...

Keep working after retirement to stay healthy

Amy Grossman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:45:41 PDT

If you ever imagine that retirement...a time without work...will be blissfull, you may want to reconsider. According to new research, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, people who keep busy with full-time or part-time work after retirement enjoy...

The traditional business plan is not one-size fits all

Amy Grossman — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:09:06 PDT

There's more than one way to write a business plan. In my opinion, the standard outline for a business plan is not designed for small business owners who are financing their own home-based business. It’s too long and requires too...

Senator Ted Kennedy's Legacy

Amy Grossman — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:45:26 PDT

President Obama's eulogy for Senator Kennedy included these stirring words: "We cannot know for certain how long we have here. We cannot foresee the trials or misfortunes that will test us along the way. We cannot know God's plan for...

"Home-Based Business Toolkit"

Amy Grossman — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:15:23 PDT

I've started writing a column called, "Home-Based Business Toolkit," for the website, Workforce50.com. The articles will help boomers in career transition to launch and run a home-based business. The website is a wonderful resource for boomers in transition who are...

Earning an income as a freelance writer

Amy Grossman — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:28:06 PDT

Helen researched and wrote papers for world policy organizations. That was when she was a college professor. Now she's retired. After taking a break, Helen now wants to earn an income doing what she does well - researching and writing....

A new Twitter resource for baby boomers who want answers to questions

Amy Grossman — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:08:18 PDT

Now, using Twitter, you can have access to a community of over 80 professionals and organizations for free timely advice on a range of topics. Boomer Business Launcher has joined with other professionals and the Baby Boomer [Knowledge Center] in...