This Saturday I will hold my third annual home boutique. I find that this is the best way for me to sell my items while making a good profit. Here are some pointers for putting together your own home boutique.Invite only people you know and ask them to bring a friend.You need a big mailing list - I mail out around 120 invitations and approximately 35-40 people attend. Ask talented family members an...

Here's a list on the Small Business Administration website of State and Commonwealth Tax/Revenue home pages. This should link you to your state's tax department or department of revenue so that you can read all about your state's small business taxes and any requirements they have for sales tax, filing assumed names, income taxes, etc....

Check out the Small Business Administration website for all sorts of small business information. It includes everything from a small business planner, services they offer, tools for productivity, and local resources. I recommend the start a business section, which takes step by step on starting a small business....

Well, I just finished reading Barbar Brabec's book "The Crafts Business Answer Book - Starting, Managing, and Marketing a Homebased Arts, Crafts, or Design Business." I highly recommend that you get this book if you are starting or running a small crafts business. Her book is well organized, easy to read, and it covers just about any question that you have. She explains every topic in easy to under...

How do I register to do business? Where do I go? Can I do it myself? How much does it cost? These are many questions you are probably asking yourself. The answer is - it depends on the state where you live. (This refers to the United States only). There are many state and local regulations that have to do with doing business in a state. The easiest way to start is to go to your state's secretary of...