Archive for the ‘business’ Category

Choosing a Business Name

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

This post is inspired by my talented friend Fleming, who is curious about the process of choosing a business name. Arguably one of the most important decisions when starting a business, she is right to seek advice. There are a couple of different approaches to choosing a name for your business, and a lot of factors to consider. Your industry, your target market and the future potential of your business should all be considered, as well as things like branding, a domain name and marketing possibilities. With these in mind, let’s take a look at some successful business naming methods.

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A Week Away

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

As a business owner, vacation time can be a tricky thing to maneuver. However, taking a break from the office is an important part of staying motivated and productive, and with some careful planning both freelancers and business owners can take that much needed hiatus.

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Local Business Classes

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

This week so far has been low on client work and high on allergies. In a situation like this it may be tempting, and in my mind even justifiable, to ditch the office and head out shopping or catch up on DVRed episodes of Project Runway. (Un)fortunately, I know better. I know that “slow times” for a business owner are anything but slow, as they are quickly filled with soliciting new work, taking care of backed-up invoices, logging my finances…and the list goes on. One of the reasons I know how to make the most of this time is thanks to a business class that I took in August and September of last year.

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