Scratch off stickers

How to start a business using scratch off stickers

2012-01-26T04:38:00.000-08:00

One of the most important aspects of starting a business is marketing. Every business has to engage in some sort of marketing. Many businesses use scratch offs as a form of marketing to attract new customers, to encourage sales, and to show customer appreciation. Car dealers use them, craft stores use them, beauty shops use them, and direct sales representatives use them. Any business can use scratch offs to promote their business and to generate new leads.

Scratch off stickers can be used on personalized candy wrappers, as personalized party favors, and as incentives to go the extra step. Customers will be incentivized to buy the extra shirt, book a party, close the deal, or otherwise do something a little extra due to the scratch off. People like having a chance to win so scratch off party favors are excellent additions to your business start up.

Create buzz for your business by having a grand-opening, giving out personalized candy wrappers, and scratch off party favors. The scratch offs can offer the chance to win a really big prize with a lot of smaller prizes. You can offer any prize you want, a trip to France, a 1000 dollar shopping spree, percents off, or BOGO offers. You can offer the percents off on today's purchase or future purchases, it's completely up to you.

If you have a business where you buy wholesale, and sell retail, you can include a scratch off ticket with the packing label along with a catalog of your other products. The scratch off can offer special coupon codes, percents off and other offers. If you are a book seller, you can go beyond typical scratch offs and include scratch off bookmarks in each book you sell. This a nice gift, but also can encourage repeated sales.

Since you can put any picture you want under the scratch off, a really great idea is to put a QR Code under the scratch offs. This will bring traffic to your website, get newsletter sign ups and make for a fun time for your clients and potential clients who were lucky enough to receive a scratch off promotion from you.

Starting a business using scratch offs as a marketing method can make your marketing dollars go really far because you can make one type of marketing collateral go farther. For instance, if you create business cards you can include a scratch off sticker. This will encourage people to look at your business card again, and hopefully buy from you.

New scratch off stickers

2011-12-13T13:03:00.000-08:00

I announced on facebook today our new scratch off stickers that are coming.
Are you a fan? If not, you're missing out.
Free printable scratch off templates for Christmas were also added to the website.

Christmas scratch off templates

2011-12-07T16:00:00.000-08:00

They're here. Free printable Christmas scratch off templates, ready for you to personalize and print.
Follow the link, download the pdf file and print on your printer. Card stock paper works great. 110 lb Wassau or Index card stock.

This template uses our 1" scratch off stickers. You can choose from red, gold, blue, green, silver scratch off stickers.

We also have other free scratch off templates for you to use.

Win a sampler pack of scratch off stickers!

2011-08-02T01:12:00.000-07:00

You could win a sampler pack of scratch off stickers from http://www.easyscratchoffs.com/! It's fast and easy. Best of all no forms to fill out. Click the link, Like us on facebook and then enter our contest. Tell your friends and you could both win free scratch off stickers, a $20 value!

How are you going to use the scratch off stickers if you win?
How easy are they to apply to your projects?
Have you ordered scratch off stickers before?
What is your favorite color of scratch off sticker?
Do you like to be surprised by scratch offing to reveal your prize or discount?
Do you think your customers would like to feel the same way?

Scratch off stickers are used to create your scratch off cards, just like the lottery tickets. They're easy to make yourself with our free scratch off templates and your imagination. Whether you are a school, small business owner or mom planning a birthday party, you can use our scratch off stickers to make your next event a fun and memorable one.

Scratch off stickers in your business

2011-07-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

Looking for affordable and unique business promotional products is not always easy. Most businesses use the same old products including pens, pencils and magnets. Most people have a draw full of these items at home. What can your business do to stand out above the rest?

Customers like to feel appreciated. They also like to feel like they are winners. How can you make your customer feel like a winner, yet have it be an affordable advertising option for your business?

Scratch off cards equal FUN. Everyone loves to “scratch”, and your customers are no exception.

Scratch off cards can be created to look just like a lottery ticket. You can easily create your own cards using scratch off stickers.

The first thing you would need to do is create your special promotion on a business card or post card. You need to decide if you want to offer a special discount or free gift. If you want to get more elaborate you can have letters printed on the cards that customers have to collect to spell out a special word in order to win a prize. The possibilities are endless and you are only limited by your imagination.

You will need some form of a graphics design program. Many computers already have some form of a design program. Graphics programs are also available for purchase. You could also hire a graphics designer to assist you.

After your cards are printed you will need to apply the scratch off stickers to them. You can apply the scratch off stickers directly over the promotion (discount, prize, letter…).

To apply the scratch off sticker you need to peel the scratch off sticker from the liner and apply over the promotion. It’s that easy! Now your promotion is a scratch off card ready for your eager customer to scratch and get rewarded. Best of all your promotional product will not end up in the trash or in a junk drawer.

Scratches off stickers are also very inexpensive. Your customers will have fun and you won’t have to spend a fortune on promotional products.

Scratch Off Stickers-an incentive for your business and a Facebook Promotion

2011-05-11T10:07:00.000-07:00

Kay Green at MyPreciousKid., the leader in child safety products , is using our scratch off stickers to create her own scratch off cards. She is instructing her Facebook fans to call their order in and they'll receive a special surprise. This is generating excitement among her fans as well as instant gratification with receiving a coupon code in a fun interactive way.
When I heard this, I thought what a great idea! It's a way to reward her current customers and get to interact with them at the same time. When her customer calls in an order, her assistant chooses a scratch off card and scratches it off to reveal a discount. The result is an excited customer who is excited to have won something and got it at a discount.
How will you use scratch off stickers in your business?

Scratch Off Stickers -make your customer feel like a winner!

2011-05-10T12:45:00.000-07:00

Do you want to make your customers feel like a winner? How do you do this and make it an affordable advertising option for your business? Scratch off cards equals FUN. Everyone loves to scratch. Your customer is no exception.

How do you create your own scratch off cards just like the lottery tickets? It’s easy with scratch off stickers.

1st-Create your promotion on a business card or post card. You can design a scratch off card in your graphics program, or hire a graphics designer.

2nd-Print your promotion directly on your card. After it is printed you can apply your scratch off stickers over the promotion. To apply the scratch off stickers, peel the scratch off sticker from the liner and apply over your promotion. It really is that easy. Now your promotion is a scratch off card ready for your eager customer to scratch and get rewarded.

Get the Party Started with Scratch Off Stickers

2011-03-16T07:30:00.000-07:00

Getting together with family and friends to celebrate a special occasion is something that many people enjoy doing. Some people prefer to attend parties and other enjoy hosting parties.

Being a host means that you have a lot of responsibilities and duties. Some people enjoy every aspect of planning a party, from what foods to serve to what type of music to play.

One challenge many hosts face is finding the perfect party favor to give guests as a special memento of the occasion. Often this is the most difficult thing for hosts to come up with. You want something that guests will enjoy as well as something that is affordable.

A fun favor idea that will have guests “scratching” are scratch off cards. Scratch off cards are an exciting party favor that are great for any occasions including baby showers, birthday parties, anniversary parties and weddings.

Games are some times played at parties, especially birthday parties and baby showers. Instead of offering a specific prize to the winner of each game offer them a special scratch off card instead. The winner can then scratch off the card to reveal their prize, adding to the excitement. It’s fun not knowing what you could win, especially when there are multiple prize options.

Another option would be to make up multiple cards, each one revealing a different prize. Ask the winners to resist scratching their prize cards. At the end of the party the winners can choose to swap cards with other winners and perhaps trade up for a bigger prize or end up with the door prize. This is a great way to get people really excited about what they can win.

Another fun idea is to give each guest a scratch off card with multiple scratch off stickers. Have a prize listed behind just one of the stickers and ask your guests to choose just one sticker to scratch off. They could be a winner or a looser. They won't know until they scratch off the stickers. This also could double as a fun game.

Scratch off cards are not only unique and affordable party favors but they also make great party games. Scratch off cards are a fun way to get the party started.

Give each guest a scratch off card or place them all in a bowl and let each guest take one. You can have one winning card or several. Guests will have to scratch off their cards to reveal if they are a winner. Many people enjoy these fun games of chance. It's similar to the scratch off cards for the state lottery but instead of winning money your guests can win other great prizes.

Scratch off cards are also great for use with trivia games. You can create scratch off cards with different trivia questions on them. They can either be random trivia questions or trivia questions about the guest of honor. Party guests will have to see if they can answer the question before they are allowed to scratch off their card.

Trivia questions are a great way to get a conversation started among guests. Ask your guests pair up or assign them a partner. Each person can take turns answering their cards. The person who answers both questions correctly can win a prize.

Your scratch off cards can be personalized with names, date and the reason for the celebration. After the party is over guests can hold on to the scratch off cards and use them as bookmarks, place them in scrapbooks or use a magnet to tack on the fridge as a constant reminder the party.

When it comes to scratch off cards, you are only limited to your imagination.

Free Printable Scratch Off Templates

2011-03-10T13:51:00.000-08:00

I just added our FREE printable scratch off template to the website and the best part is you can edit it!
Now you can create your own church fundraising scratch off card and put in your own dollar amounts.
Custom scratch off cards for pennies!

Directions:
1.Click and enter in your dollar amounts.
2.Put your cardstock in your printer and print.
3. Apply scratch off stickers over the dollar amounts.

Now your cards are ready to be scratched.

Red scratch off stickers

2011-02-08T10:36:00.000-08:00

Our red scratch off stickers are back in stock and ready to add color to your printing projects. Choose from our packs of 100, 250, 1000 or 2500.
Wholesale quantities are also available.
Our red scratch off stickers will add bright color to your scratch off promotions, whether mailing them or handing them out at your next trade show event. We also have free printable fundraiser scratch off cards.
Terra

Valentine's Scratch Off Templates

2011-01-18T21:38:00.000-08:00

New printable scratch off templates available for free.
Save to your computer, print and write your prize in. Cover it up with a scratch off sticker. We now have pink scratch off stickers or red heart scratch off stickers.

Scratch Off Games for Valentine's Day

2011-01-12T22:18:00.000-08:00

Custom scratch off games are available at http://www.easyscratchoffs.com/valentine-scratch-off-cards.html. Pick a design for your custom valentine scratch off card or create your own. New scratch off games are being added this week.
You can always use our scratch off sticker to create your own scratch off valentine's cards- great for any occasion, not just for Valentine's Day.

Valentine Scratch off Cards

2011-01-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

Did you know you can use our heart scratch off stickers to create your own Valentine Scratch off cards?
It's really easy. First create your design with your favorite graphics program or use one of our scratch off templates. Print out your design and then write in your valentine message. Next cover up your Valentine message with our scratch off sticker by peeling the heart scratch off sticker from the liner. Now your scratch off card is ready to give to your Valentine.

Heart scratch off stickers are available in both red and silver.

Scratch Off Stickers- Be careful who you purchase from

2011-01-02T18:40:00.000-08:00

It seems every other month I'm seeing my website duplicated. Normally this would be flattery but I find it downright aggravating. For the record I am not affiliated with primescratchbonus.com/ even though it looks exactly like my website http://www.easyscratchoffs.com/ . I am in the process of having it removed.
If anyone has any tips on preventing this, I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Terra Williams
http://www.easyscratchoffs.com/

Red heart scratch off stickers available now

2010-12-30T16:48:00.000-08:00

Red heart
Scratch Off Stickers

Our red heart scratch off stickers are here! I'm so excited to share them with you.
Think of the possibilites you can create using our red heart scratch off stickers.
Create your own save the date scratch off cards, add more color to your wedding invitations, surprise guests with a scratch off party favor or give a scratch off card to your special someone for Valentine's Day.
How will you use our red heart scratch off stickers? I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment and be entered to win 50 free heart scratch off stickers, red of course.

Common Questions About Scratch Off Stickers

2010-12-18T04:26:00.000-08:00

When you consider scratch off stickers or scratch off cards, as a way to promote a business you usually think of off line businesses. However Internet business owners are beginning to promote off-line as well.

Regardless of your kind of business this type of promotion is unique and can be beneficial. You may have some questions as to how scratch off stickers actually work.

Here are a few common questions that do come up.

1. How do you scratch them off? A person can scratch them off our scratch off sticker with their fingernail or use a coin. They are very easy to scratch off.

2. How expensive are they? You can get 100 scratch off stickers for less than $7.00 with shipping included. Scratch off cards will vary depending on the size and the promotion you want printed. Generally 100 custom scratch off cards are less expensive to print than 250 business cards would be.

3. How big are they? They come in various sizes and can range anywhere from the size of a penny up to the size of a half dollar. We have small fundraising scratch off stickers, large scratch off stickers, rectangle scratch off stickers and heart scratch off stickers.

You can also get, circles, squares, hearts and rectangle scratch off stickers to put on your printed cards. It's good you can customize these to fit your needs based on the promotion you are running.

4. How long do they take to receive? It is always good to plan a little in advance, but generally you can receive your order in three to four business days.

5. What businesses should use them? Any business that wants to offer a unique promotion should consider scratch off cards. A scratch off card gives your customers a call to action and rewards them for their business. This includes Internet business owners, also. This is achieved by giving them a code to redeem on your website.

For example, if you have an Internet home business opportunity you could use scratch off cards to promote your business. You could hand them out your store, or distribute them at trade shows promoting your website or if you have a service business such as a restaurant; you can offer customers a free drink, appetizer or chance to win a grand prize.

This is a great way to keep your name in front of people and be a little different than your competition. There really is no wrong way to use them as promotions and you can be as creative as you want to.

Any off-line local business owner can use scratch off stickers. Retail business owners are more likely to use them than other types of businesses. Research has shown that ROI increased with customer interaction.

These are just a few of the handful of common questions about scratch off stickers or scratch off cards. In these competitive times it's always a good idea to come up with something to set you apart from your competitors in your advertising and marketing.

When you consider scratch off stickers or scratch off cards, as a way to promote a business you usually think of off line businesses. However Internet business owners are beginning to promote off-line as well.

Scratch off stickers are available in assorted sizes and shapes. Visit to get your free printable scratch off templates.

Set your goals when starting your business from scratch

2010-12-14T04:46:00.000-08:00

When our scratch off sticker business was started there were a lot of things to consider. What would we offer our customers that other's didn't? How would we stand apart? How would we continue to grow?

All of these questions are answered on a continuing basis as we grew our business and set large goals with baby steps. This is how we've grown our scratch off sticker business. We now offer 15 varieties of scratch off stickers in an assortment of colors.
This article helps explain big goals in your small business:
Setting Business Goals-

When Setting Business Goals Think BIG
If you are considering starting up a new business venture in the near future, or currently own an established business, it is likely that you may not be sure as to what steps to take next in order to take your business further. When it comes to owning your own business, it is vital that you make goals in order to see your business flourish and grow to its full potential. However, the main issue which stops many business owners from thinking big in terms of their business goals is that they tend to focus on the negative aspects of goal setting. What if my attempts fail? What if I damage the current status of my business? On the other hand, what if you succeed in achieving your goals and realizing your business' true potential?

If you are unable to envision your business going further than it currently is, chances are it is unlikely that you will be able to achieve any big goals. It is understandable that any business owners will fear failure, and so will simply opt to not set large goals in order to dodge any great failure. However, as you see the years pass and your business cease to grow, it is then that you will realize that thinking big when drafting your business goals is one of the most effective ways in which to push yourself and your business to its full potential.

It is unlikely that we can immediately achieve any business goal we set out mind to instantaneously. Anything that is worthwhile takes time. However, by taking the risk to make our business dreams a reality and be realistic with our goals, we will have a higher chance of seeing this reality. One of the most effective ways in which to make your goals is to share these with someone else and make yourself accountable. This may be something you have already done, but for others, communicating their business goals out loud-no matter how small they may be, can be incredibly empowering and can motivate them more to try to achieve them. Many business owners make the mistake of staying small when drafting their business goals as they believe that smaller goals are easier to achieve. In some respect this is true, but with the correct determination, persistance and planning, you can achieve anything. This is not to say that your big goals will be realized in quick succession and without effort, but by continuing with the running and growth of your business, building on your marketing, advertising and so forth in order to achieve your smaller goals, then with time, your big goals will be realized. As you achieve your previous goals, you can create new goals and continuing to grow your business. However, be realistic. Making large goals which you know you will never achieve can dishearten you but stay too small, and you may be de-motivated.

So, how can you make your big goals a reality? Break down your big business goals into section which are realistic and will be achievable. For example, if you aspire to gain 200 new clients, break this down so that you will aim to gain 10 new clients a month, and build on this number as you start to achieve this goal. Changing your big goal into smaller, more manageable goals will make it easier for you to achieve, thus filling you with a sense of accomplishment and motivation as it is realized.

Setting big business goals can be a daunting task, especially if you are a beginner and you are starting from the basics. However, many businesses fail as they refuse to take the chance to dream big, showing how being safe can be just as dangerous as dreaming big. So, if you want your business to grow to the establishment which you dream and know it can be, don't be afraid to be ambitious, realistic and above all, don't be afraid to dream big.

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Christmas Scratch off Cards

2010-12-06T10:09:00.000-08:00

I just added new Scratch Off designs to choose from for your Christmas scratch off cards.
You can use our scratch off Christmas cards to create your own designs, reveal a really big gift or give a surprise to a loved one. Write your gift in and cover it up with the provided scratch off stickers.
Custom cards are also available:

Owner of a Hewlett Packard printer?

2010-11-09T04:38:00.000-08:00

If you own a HP laserjet printer and have been frustrated that you can't use all the toner, even though you paid for it, you might be interested in this lawsuit against Hewlett Packard. Contact the court and let your voice be heard:

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT

If you purchased an HP color LaserJet printer, you may benefit from a Proposed Class Action Settlement.

READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE AFFECTED WHETHER YOU ACT OR DO NOT ACT. PLEASE CHECK THE SETTLEMENT WEBSITE AT www.HPLaserJetPrinterSettlement.com REGULARLY FOR UPDATES AND FURTHER DETAILS

The Federal Court authorized this Notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

• A Proposed Settlement has been reached in two class action lawsuits involving certain Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP") LaserJet printers. The first lawsuit (Baggett v. Hewlett-Packard Co., C.D. Cal. Case No. CV 07-0667 AG) claims that HP designed certain of its color LaserJet printers and print cartridges to prevent further printing after a certain amount of use even though toner remains in the print cartridge that could be used to print additional pages, that HP represented that certain print cartridges are "empty" and/or need to be replaced even though toner remains in the cartridge, that this technology prevented purchasers from using all of the allegedly useable toner in the print cartridge, from printing additional available pages and from using all of the printer’s functions (such as continued printing) until the print cartridge at issue is replaced, and that HP interfered with the right of purchasers to possess and use all of the toner in the HP print cartridges and/or to print additional pages. The second lawsuit (Young v. Hewlett-Packard Co., C.D. Cal. Case No. CV 09-00315 AG) involves different HP color LaserJet printers than those at issue in the Baggett lawsuit, but makes similar allegations and further alleges that HP failed properly to disclose that the relevant color LaserJet print cartridges include an "override" mechanism that permitted a user to continue printing as long as desired after any interruption or termination of printing caused by toner level in the print cartridge. HP denies all these claims. The Court (Honorable Andrew J. Guilford, United States District Court for the Central District of California) has ruled in favor of HP in each case, and each case has been appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In order to avoid the expense and risks of continuing the lawsuit, the parties agreed to a Proposed Settlement.

• Your legal rights may be affected whether you act or do not act. Read this notice carefully.

• If you are eligible, the Proposed Settlement may provide an e-credit for future purchases of printers and printer supplies offered at www.shopping.hp.com. Any e-credits received as part of the settlement can only be used at www.shopping.hp.com.

• You are a Class Member if you purchased, leased, received as a gift or otherwise acquired in the United States an HP printer that is listed here . See questions 5 and 6 here for further information.

• You are not part of the class if you: (a) did not purchase, lease, receive as a gift or otherwise acquire a printer listed here ; (b) are an employee, director, officer, or agent of HP or its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, (c) are the Judge of the Court in which the cases are pending or part of his immediate family or staff. See question 7 below.

YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES:

YOU MAY: DUE DATE:

FILE A CLAIM FORM This is the only way that you may get an e-credit. By February 15, 2011

OBJECT Write to the Court about why you don't like the Proposed Settlement. By January 4, 2011

EXCLUDE

YOURSELF Ask to get out of the Proposed Settlement. If you do this, you cannot get any Settlement benefits, but you keep your right to sue HP yourself regarding the claims in the lawsuits. By January 4, 2011

APPEAR IN THE LAWSUIT OR GO TO A HEARING Participate in the Proposed Settlement on your own or through your own lawyer. You can also ask to speak in Court about the Proposed Settlement. By January 31, 2011

DO NOTHING You get no individual monetary settlement benefits and you give up the right to sue HP on your own regarding the claims later.

• These rights and choices - and the deadlines to exercise them - are further explained in this Notice.

• These deadlines may be moved, cancelled or otherwise modified, so please check the settlement website at www.HPLaserJetPrinterSettlement.com regularly for updates and further details.

• The Court still has to decide whether to approve the Proposed Settlement. Benefits will be provided only if the Court approves the Proposed Settlement and after any appeals are resolved.

Scratch off Postcards just added

2010-11-04T20:03:00.000-07:00

We are now offering affordable scratch off postcards for your scratch off marketing.
Your cards are printed on a color print press, 2 sides full color with 1 scratch off sticker added. Adding additional scratch off stickers is also available.
We've made it easy to have your scratch off postcards printed. Send us your ready to print file and we'll get your scratch off postcards produced. You'll love our quality!

Custom Labels

2010-11-01T04:27:00.000-07:00

Let Your Products Make Their Mark With Custom Label Applicators If you take a look at the marketplace today, whatever industry it serves, there are hundreds or even thousands of product lines that are offered to consumers every day. You can make it go away by making your product stand out with custom label applicators. If you are in the manufacturing business, your one recurring nightmare is probably of your product being overlooked for somebody else's even though deep in your heart you believe you have the best one out there.

Mark of Excellence
Just like every business man out there, you want your product to be a house hold name. You want people to look at your company as a problem solver and one that can find the right solutions. How do you do this? Of course, the best way is to have a very good product. But if you have this bit covered then what you really need is for people to see that you actually have something that works. Maybe it's time you consider what custom label applicators can do to help you.

Labels are not only placed in products to provide necessary information but also to help attract the attention of buyers. Take a look at highly successful products in store shelves. The first thing you'll surely notice is how they are packaged. Food items are made to look tasty just by looking at them. Tools are packaged in heavy duty boxes with flashy labels that tell you they're ready for the job. You can't achieve this by having an excellent product alone. You need to mark it so people will know even before they've opened your product. It's the power of custom label applicators. You can show people just how dedicated you are in bringing them high quality products.

Design for Success
Companies who have succeeded in creating a brand that people believe in all have one thing in common; their label designs are memorable and easy to recognize. Is it coincidence? Hardly. Products that sell are designed meticulously including their labels. Companies spend millions of dollars every year to constantly update the look and feel of their products. Part of that money goes to buying custom label applicators that play a big part in establishing a mark of excellence.

What makes these labels stand out? First, they were designed by professionals who know the product very well. Familiarity is the key in making a label that matches what the product seeks to accomplish. Second, the label machines they use have the capacity to print brilliant designs.

Getting the best equipment money can buy is one of the most important investments a businessman like you will ever do. Custom label applicators don't come cheap but you won't regret getting them for your business.
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Free Scratch off Templates

2010-10-08T22:09:00.001-07:00

Get your own Scratch Off Stickers to create your own scratch off cards! Make your own Scratch off cards for just pennies!

From: Posterous (terra-eso) [mailto:post@terra-eso.posterous.com]
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To: terra.eso@gmail.com
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Pink Scratch Off Stickers!!

2010-10-06T11:38:00.000-07:00

Our pink scratch off stickers are now available. We've very excited to offer these!

Pink, Gold, Green, Silver and Red Scratch Off Stickers are now available.

wwscratch Stole my website

2010-10-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

Public notice that I am not associated with this website in anyway whatsoever.
In this day and age, apparently it's okay to steal someone else's hardwork, thoughts and ideas!
http://www.wwscratch.com/CR/RT/shop.html stole my website!
I've contacted the registrar, google, yahoo, the host and them. I'm getting nowhere.
Now only did they steal my website, graphics, logo but my testionials and my personal name Terra Williams.
Since they're located outside of the United States, they seem to be out of everyone's reach.
I did get their results removed from yahoo. Thank you YAHOO!

Start a business from scratch

2010-09-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

The current trend is geared towards more home-based businesses. They require lower overhead and startup money- making them easier for entrepreneurs with limited funds to start up. If you are thinking about starting a home-based service business, here are a few tips for getting started on the right foot.

What is a service business?
Service businesses are those that provide help to others. This can be anything from mowing the lawn to managing business accounts. The basis of a successful service business is one that supplies a need. In your area, it may take some research to discover the top service needs and then figure out which one you can provide. Use those around you and try to fill a need. Around here we need a fast food delivery place, a drive thru desert place (who also delivers), an entertainment zone for the teens to spend time at. These are just a few examples of service businesses that are needed in my area. My mother owns a business offering residential and business cleaning services. What is the need in your community and how can you fill it?

Benefits of a home-based service business
There are several benefits to running a home-based service business. First of all, you can run the business from your home. Since you already pay a mortgage, utilities and car payments, the only thing you need spend money on now is the equipment for your business. And, if you are running a service that began as a hobby that means you probably already own most of the needed equipment.

Secondly, a home-based service business requires low overhead and startup costs. We alluded to the startup costs above and the low overhead means no employees but you. The key to keeping the overhead low is taking on only as many projects as you can safely and efficiently handle by yourself. Start small and then grow and invest your business. Every business I've ran, I've started small with one client, one service or one product.

Home-based service business options
As we mentioned, you can usually run these service businesses out of your home. Establishing a website for selling your services lowers the overhead even more and maximizes your profit. With the Internet as your potential customer base, the opportunities are endless for marketing and finding clients. Here are some home-based service options.

There are considerations before beginning any type of business even a home-based one.
1. Check out the local laws for registering and zoning a home business. Most home businesses require no zoning issues unless you will be meeting clients in your home and posting signs in the yard.

2. Small business tax laws. Now that you are a business, you are subject to different tax exemptions, deductions and payments. Sites like www.irs.gov can give you the information you need.

3. Set up a separate work space at home. This could be as simple as using a spare bedroom or den with a door to keep your work separate. If you rely on the telephone a separate phone line can be added. When a workshop is needed, consider using a garage or purchasing a large outbuilding.

4. Use on and offline marketing methods to find clients. This includes: viral marketing, newspaper and Yellow Pages ads, flyers, scratch off coupons, direct mailings, email marketing, and article marketing
5. Create a schedule to divide time between work and family. Balancing both is hard. Scheduling time and sticking to it means more gets done and no one is slighted. This is how it's supposed to be, in real life you will have interruptions and feel like you can't get it all done. Hang in there and get your schedule set and teach your friends and family that although you are working from home, you are not availalbe to chat, visit, or run their errands-unless you are running an errand service.

A home-based service business is an alternative for people who want to experience entrepreneurship without spending a lot of money in upfront costs. If you have a talent and can meet a need, consider a home-based business.
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Terra Williams is a work-at-home entrepreneur who balances a home, career, husband, and four kids . She enjoys helping others market their business using scratch off stickers .