Small/Home Business


Feature Writer: Katelyn Thomas
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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.

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Katelyn Thomas

Employee Retention Ideas

In: Small/Home Business (general)

Keeping employees satisfied with their jobs saves small businesses time and money. more...

Implementing an Employee Suggestion Program

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Employee suggestion systems enable staff members to easily share ideas and criticism that may improve small business revenue or make a more welcoming work environment. more...

Point of Sale Items Increase Revenue

In: Small/Home Business (general)

A small business can increase sales by offering impulse items to customers at the register. more...

Preventing H1N1

In: Small/Home Business (general)

Small business owners can reduce the likelihood of swine flu by following a few common sense prevention tips. more...

Assistance Programs for Employees

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When the economy suffers, many employees struggle to make ends meet. Improve employee morale by researching benefits they may not be aware of. more...

How to Make a Podcast

In: Small/Home Business (general)

While written content is still the leader when it comes to getting traffic to a blog, some small businesses find success with their own online radio shows. more...

Wellness Tips for Small Business Owners

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Developing health habits can help busy entrepreneurs reduce stress and become healthier individuals. more...

Money Saving Tips for Promotional Items

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Promotional items can be a great marketing tool, but they can also be expensive. more...

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