Author : Maria Valdez Haubrich

The Pros and Cons of IT Outsourcing: Globally, Nationally and Locally
Posted on May 18, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

Outsourcing is pretty much de rigueur for modern startups looking to conserve capital. But making outsourcing work for your startup isn’t always easy. One of the first steps is figuring out where to outsource.

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Is Starting a Franchise From Home for You? Read more: http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/biz-on-main/2012/05/17/is-starting-franchise-from-home-for/#ixzz1vEjIRQp9
Posted on May 18, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

For many, the holy grail of business ownership is finding a legitimate, low-cost, home-based business opportunity. Well, the search is over (for some of you) — many franchises now offer turnkey, home-based opportunities for franchisees seeking a flexible, low-cost way … Read More →

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Here Comes My Baby
Posted on May 16, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich
Here Comes My Baby

Expectant mothers have a lot to think about, from what kind of crib to buy to whether to use cloth or disposable diapers. With so much on their minds, more and more moms are turning to baby planners to help … Read More →

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The Land of Entrepreneurs
Posted on May 14, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich
The Land of Entrepreneurs

What kind of business are you planning on starting? Check out this infographic from Kauffman and Visual.ly to learn the 10 fastest growing industries and more. Browse more infographics.

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Anyone Home?
Posted on May 10, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich
Anyone Home?

Several months ago I told you about how auspicious a year 2012 is supposed to be because it is, according to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Dragon. A dragon year is supposed to be quite lucky, on both … Read More →

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Nailed It!
Posted on May 4, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich
Nailed It!

You’ve probably heard of the “lipstick index”-the theory that lipstick sales rise when the economy tanks. Well, it’s time to start paying attention to what The New York Times calls the”lacquer index.” Yes, nail polish seems to have bumped lipstick aside … Read More →

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5 Ways to Bootstrap Your Startup
Posted on May 4, 2012 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

The conflicting (frequently unsolicited) advice startup entrepreneurs too often hear is enough to make you tune it all out. Either you’re told that you need to go big and grab all the angel or VC money you can get your … Read More →

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