Virtual Entrepreneur

FranchiseKey: Do you ever get the feeling you are missing out? Currently, there is so much talk about social and business networking websites that you might think you are the only one not taking full advantage of them. Don’t worry – you’re not. Most of us still haven’t quite caught on to the... More

6abc.com: eJuror If you don’t mind being called up for “jury duty” then working as an “eJuror” may be more your style! eJury hires clients to work as “test jurors”. e-Jury founder Christopher Bagby told Action News, trial lawyers hire online test jurors so they... More

Forbes: The unemployment rate may be north of 10%, but pet-product makers are booming. According to the National Pet Owners Survey, about 71 million U.S. households, or 62%, owned at least one pet in 2008, up from just 56% in 1988, the first year the survey was conducted. Money lavished on pets has... More

Alibaba News Channel: They say that almost every business imaginable can be franchised–and probably already has been. The franchise industry is spreading into all facets of life because the dependable products, systems and services that form the foundation of franchising are exactly what value-conscious... More

Milwaukee Small Business Times: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Feb. 16, 2009. It is massive, not only in dollar amount ($787 billion), but also in length (781 pages, single-spaced). The legislation represents about $1 billion of tax and appropriation... More

New Business Ideas: Learn how to start a soap making business and you can make a serious part-time income. Problem is though that lots of other people have the same idea. Trick is most of those people aren’t thinking about marketing. They just want to make soap and hope somebody buys it. Here’s... More

Philippine Information Agency: Want to go into business? Consider franchising. This was one of the options offered to participants of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-sponsored Basic Entrepreneur seminar as part of the “A Responsive and Innovative Strategy for Entrepreneur,” (ARISE)... More

By LeaRae Keyes – Nurse Entrepreneur Network: It may seem counter intuitive to start a business during a recession. However, there are a number of reasons why this could be a great time for you to launch your nurse entrepreneur start up business. Many hospitals in my part of the country, the... More

Bizjournals.com: In this new year, family owned companies are gearing up to seize new opportunities and face new challenges. Here are the ones I think will offer the most promise and the greatest risks for family businesses this year. Opportunity No. 1: Professionalize your business structure and operations.... More

SmartBrief: When Ron Gonen talks trash, venture capitalists listen. The co-founder of RecycleBank raised $30 million last year for his program that rewards consumers for recycling by offering points redeemable at retail stores. Even in a recession, the smart money believes RecycleBank can grow because... More