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Small/Home Business Feature Writer: Katelyn Thomas

Welcome to the Small/Home Business section of Suite101! According to the Small Business Administration, over 99% of US businesses are small businesses, so if you are searching for information on starting or running a small business, you are in good company.

In the small/home business topic, you can find information on ideas for a home based business, small business funding, creating a small business website, small business insurance, small business plans, small business marketing and managing a small business.

Get the information you need to help your business thrive by browsing through our articles and blog posts. Need to know about something you don't see here? Please email your suggestions for topics that you'd like to see covered in future articles.


Feature Writer Articles in Small/Home Business

Small Business Ideas for Book Lovers
In today's world of mega bookstores, there is still a place for small businesses that appeal to book lovers.
How Entrepreneurs Handle Overseas Shipping
Shipping products overseas isn't always easy, but it can be worthwhile.
Ways Small Businesses Can Give Back
When small business owners help others during the holidays, they build a good relationship with their community and create some great PR opportunities.
Christmas Gifts for Small Business Owners
People who are having trouble finding gifts for someone who has a business should focus on Christmas gifts for small business owners.
Employee Retention Ideas
Keeping employees satisfied with their jobs saves small businesses time and money.


Contributing Articles in Small/Home Business

Minority Small Business Grants and Loans Help
Minority small business grants are neither free nor easy to get. Financial help in the form of loans may help minorities start or grow their businesses, however.
Internet Business Ideas for New Biz Start-up
Small business ideas and opportunities for online new business start-up, including affiliate marketing, blogging, eBay, e-commerce, consulting, and Internet research.
Basic Networking Tips to Improve Business
Networking tips to improve and increase business, by knowing the business needs, identifying business offerings, following-up and buddy system.
Become a Successful WAHM
Becoming a work-at-home mom is easy and doable. Find tips and ideas in your community, on the Internet, or at home.
Business Ideas from Successful Small Businesses
Business attributes and ideas, learned and credited, from successful businesses and business owners.