If You Want It So Much, Why Don't You Have It?
I used to believe that if I ever became 'successful' that my life would change in ways that felt uncomfortable to me. It wasn't a conscious belief but it ... Read more
Running a Home-Based Business
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How to Choose a Business Entity
Just started a new business and don't know whether to incorporate as an LLC, S-corporation, or sole proprietorship? Have no fear. Read more
Debunking The Delegation Myths
Too often I get calls from business owners sending out an S.O.S. because they're too busy to enjoy life and good health. In the quest for freedom owning y... Read more
5 Must-Have Products for the Virtual CEO
Most virtual employees can do their jobs with a laptop, some free software programs, an Internet connection, and not a whole lot else. View slideshow
The Anatomy of an Ethical Testimonial
A while back I received a marketing email for a home study course that piqued my curiosity. It boasted "astounding" results with a money-back guarantee to... Read more
How to Set Up a Home Office
A guide to creating a functional and productive home office. Read more
Solving Your Small Business Growing Pains
When a solopreneur launches his business, it's typic... Read more
How to Write Off Travel and Entertainment Expenses
Are you perplexed by the 13-page IRS guidelines for deducting travel and entertainment expenses? Inc.com's shorter (less complicated) guide will help you fin... Read more
Going Virtual with Matt Mullenweg 
Recently I had a chance to record a Skype chat from my living room with Matt Mullenweg. Matt is the founder of Automattic, the company that publishes Word... Watch video
Virtual Work: Up Close and Personal
Inc. reporter Tamara Schweitzer travels to Utah for an inside look at her dad's virtual lifestyle as an entrepreneur. Watch video
8 Work-From-Home Rules
Editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan, who has been working from home for the past four years, shares her advice with entrepreneurs (as well as her newly-virtual co... Read more
How to Run a Business From Home
It's easier than ever to start a business from the comfort of your living room. But that's not to say it's easy. Nine entrepreneurs who have done it share th... View slideshow
How to Make a Million in Your Pajamas
The ranks of home-based entrepreneurs are growing at a fast clip -- and so are their businesses. Why the new American Dream might just start in your living r... Read more
Essential Tools for Every Home Office
There are certain tools that every entrepreneur who works from home should keep within reach. Here's a look at 10 gadgets that will keep you organized, conne... View slideshow
The Future of Manufacturing
A New Zealand company called Ponoko has reinvented the factory for the 21st century. Read more
A Netbook with Juice
The Lenovo S12 uses the same chip as the Apple MacBook and is powerful enough to run Windows 7. Read more
Ask a Sales Clerk: Buying a Printer
Hannah Clark Steiman explores the world of small business and office printers at J&R. Watch video
Ask a Sales Clerk: Netbook Buying Guide
Looking to buy an inexpensive ultra-portable? Here are some of the top contenders, considered by one of the sales associates at J&R Music and Computer... Watch video
The Tradeoffs of Returning to a Home Office
An independent consultant wonders if she should trade in her office space for a virtual home office Read more
A Server That Does Double Duty
The HP MediaSmart is a good tool for home or office Read more
Six Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Business
Do you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur? Here are six things to consider Read more
A Laptop Bag for Every Purpose
With the diverse sizes and uses of these crucial business tools, it's smart to have a bag that offers the right features and the right fit. Here's a look ... Watch video
Tracking Your Power-Usage with Free Software
With some help from Make magazine, here's a great way to save some money, and decrease your carbon footprint. This free software tracks your power usage o... Watch video
Home Entertainment: Television, Meet Internet
New LG TV will stream movies from Netflix Read more
Big Pictures from Pocket-Sized Projectors
The Goods takes a look at three portable projectors: the 3M MPro, the Optimo Pico and the Dell M109s. Watch video
New Nokia N97 Smartphone
At CES over the weekend, I got a brief demo of the N97, the smartphone that Nokia officially announced last month. The phone will be released in Europe th... Watch video
Could You Use a Two-Screen Laptop?
Earlier today, I got a glimpse of Lenovo's new laptop, the ThinkPad w700 DS, which has a second screen that pulls out of the main screen. It's a behemoth-... Watch video
Need an Ultra-Stylish Laptop? Try ... Dell
At CES in January, Dell announced its new Adamo line of laptops. Adamo is a competitor to the MacBook Air (and could even be thinner than the Air, if rumo... Watch video
Improve Your Work-Play Balance at the Toy Fair
Straight from the floor of the Toy Industry Association's Toy Fair, The Goods has some great new diversions perfect for the office. Puzzle over a digital ... Watch video
New Tools to Simplify Your Schedule
A look at online tools that will ensure you're on time for that appointment Read more
How Would You Like to Make $6 Million Sitting on Your Couch?
Recessions can be a great time to start your own business. Thanks to the Web and a variety of other resources, it's cheaper and easier than ever to start one... Read more
11 Businesses You Can Start In Your Pajamas in 2009
Make millions in your living room? The Web and a vareity of other resources have made it easier than ever to start a business from home. A look at the hottes... View slideshow
And the Money Comes Rolling In
Markus Frind works one hour a day and brings in $10 million a year. How does he do it? He keeps things simple. Read more
How to Buy a URL
Here are 5 tips on finding and obtaining the rights to a good domain name. Read more
Sprucing Up Your Office
Find inspiration and determine the look and feel of your office space. Watch video
