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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

Ways to Increase Sales in a Slow Economy

In: Small/Home Business (general)

As small businesses watch their sales dwindle, they are becoming desperate for ways to keep customers buying. Try some of these ideas for increasing sales. more...

Create a Holiday Display

In: Small/Home Business (general)

As Christmas draws near, an inviting window display becomes a priority for smart small business owners. more...

Business Christmas Card Suggestions

In: Small/Home Business (general)

Business Christmas cards are a great way to remind customers that a company cares about their business. more...

Ways to Help Employees During a Recession

In: Small/Home Business (general)

When small business owners have to cut back on traditional perks, such as Christmas bonuses, to keep afloat, they have to look for creative ways to help out employees. more...

How to Grow an Online Clothing Business

In: Small/Home Business (general)

Starting an online business can be a challenge, but the obstacles don't disappear once the storefront is up and running. Growing an e-tail store presents new problems. more...

Part Time Small Businesses

In: Small/Home Business (general)

When someone is afraid to risk it all by letting go of outside employment completely, a part time small business may be a smart solution. more...

Effective Leadership

In: Small/Home Business (general)

A good boss wants employees to succeed, even if it means they may decide to pursue other opportunities. more...

Start an Online Clothing Business

In: Small/Home Business (general)

For people who want to start a fashion-related business, online clothing stores may be a great idea. more...

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