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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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Promote a Children's Party Business

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Even the best entertainer isn't very successful without some party gigs. more...

Work from Home Businesses for Moms

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Many business ideas are perfect for stay at home moms who want to start a business. more...

Self Employed Home Loan

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Buying a house can be a challenge when there isn't a pay stub to offer as proof of income. more...

Professional Attire for Staff

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Employees represent the businesses they work for. Unfortunately, the most dedicated employee can give a bad impression if he or she does not have a conservative wardrobe. more...

Make a Small Business Family Friendly

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Making a business attractive to parents can increase profits. more...

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Aug 16, 2008

Back to School for Businesses

After going back to school for so many years through childhood, many adults feel a renewed urge to learn in the fall.


If you've been thinking about taking a seminar, now is the time to sign up. You have a short window of opportunity before holiday shopping starts up and you should feel some extra motivation as all the kids head back to school.

Not sure what to take? Check out your local library and SBA. Our library does free classes on all sorts of computer skills and has a small business department that offers programming like how to manage effectively on a regular basis.

Check online, too. I've noticed free classes from HP on all sorts of business related topics.

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