Boomer winner ‘lured’ into a home business
The baby boomer generation has done well, and Larry Murphy, selected as the winner of StartupNation's 2007 Home-Based 100 "Boomers Back in Business" category, epitomizes this segment perfectly.
Making a statement about home-based businesses
For the past four months, the StartupNation team has been engrossed in its boldest initiative yet – creating and…
Journey from office to home spurs MSI’s success
The Best Financial Performer for the 2007 StartupNation Home-Based 100 isn't exactly a small business, unless you consider a 10,000-person network of workers small.
Sweet Onion Creations sweetens its business by going green
As attention on global warming and other critical environmental issues mounts, interest in the perceived marketing benefits of "going green" is on the rise as well. That has many entrepreneurs asking, "What can my business do to make a difference?"
One person’s grunge is another person’s livelihood
Doug Knippel was looking at his compost a few years back and noticed a group of redworms crawling around in the dirt. That's when he began to unearth his business plan.
Child Shield innovates to save children
Innovation is a necessity for most home-based businesses to survive. But the reason Child Shield, U.S.A., winner of the 2007 StartupNation Home-Based 100's Most Innovative category, needs to stay ahead of the game is different from other companies simply trying to beat the competition.
Snoloha proves slackers can cash in too
For the typical business located in a fluorescently lit office building, being "slacker friendly" wouldn't exactly be a welcomed accolade. But for home entrepreneur Rod Call, selected the winner of the Top Ten Most Slacker-Friendly category in the 2007 Home-Based 100, it's a major bragging right.
Nashville Lappy Hour gets wacky with dogs and drinks
The business name alone helps make Clough's enterprise a natural fit in the 2007 StartupNation Home-Based 100 "Wackiest" category.
2007 Home-Based 100: We shine the spotlight on home-based entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are known for turning dreams into reality. We're proud to recognize their accomplishments by publishing the first-ever, 2007 StartupNation Home-Based 100.
Best Financial Performer runner-up writes, sells, soars
The 33-year-old Silver, who collected his wealth through a series of Internet ventures, is, in a word, unique.
Healthcare – If you want to learn about it, read on…
The small business people over at Wells Fargo recently asked me to moderate a panel on the topic…
Sign of the times – Internet advertising to sail past radio
On the one hand, I’m a radio guy. On the other hand, I’m a web guy. StartupNation bridges…
Nothing original – just plain inspiring
For all of my friends and the StartupNation community members looking for inspiration, here’s some to get the…
What’s better – street cred or straight dough?
We often say around here that entrepreneurs–especially home-based entrepreneurs –aren’t after money first and foremost. Instead, they’re seeking…
Looking for your home-based business wisdom
We're always uploading new content at StartupNation.com, but lately, we've been especially obsessed with home-based business. We see…
The Dog Ate My Business Plan (and other excuses)
Enough moaning and groaning about all the reasons why you haven’t started your business, or made those important…
The Post-It Note Approach to Success
I've noticed an extraordinary uptick in my performance lately. There are a few theories bouncing around our small…
Forecast Your Future – Cash In, Cash Out
To take control of your money situation, it's critical to establish a fundamental understanding of how money flows in and flows out of your company.
Rationalize Your Revenue: Know Your Costs of Sales
Dig deeper into the nature of your revenue, including fixed vs. variable costs and payment terms.
Cut Your Expenses
Once you have a clear concept of how much money it takes to run your business day to day, you can find ways to chip away at the costs of doing business.