"For the past two decades my husband and I have run a bookstore in our town. Well, we lasted as long as we could, but between Borders and Barnes and Noble both opening outlets in our area within the past five years, we've seen our customers slowly dwindling away, to the point that we've decided to call it quits when our lease expires later this year..." More >>

"I'm a graduate engineering student at a major university in the Midwest.  Some of my fellow students and I have thought it would be a great idea to make a little extra money by developing software applications (commonly known as "apps")... More >>

"I realize your column is for people who own their own businesses.  That's not me, but I need your help.  I am an attorney in a small Midwestern town who specializes in wills and estates..." More >>

I was recently interviewed on this topic for a major online news magazine. The questions and my answers were as follows... More >>

I was privileged to speak at last week's eBay Radio Party in Las Vegas on the topic of "Legal and Tax Update for eBay Sellers".  I devoted a good part of my talk to the importance of developing "Terms and Conditions of Service" and making sure they appear on all of your eBay listings, your eBay Store, and so forth. More >>

Over the last several years blogging has become the foundation for social media campaigns of businesses big and small. Where Facebook and Twitter help keep companies in the limelight, spreading the word about special events, discounts and newsworthy items, blogs are the place where companies build their reputation and make sales. More >>

"My spouse and I recently decided to start a business designing knapsacks for children.  We've got a bunch of great designs; they're lighter and more flexible than other knapsacks on the market, can be made with 100% organic ingredients, and have a lot more compartments where kids can put their stuff." More >>

"A partner and I started a very successful specialty foods business a couple of years ago.  We're not rich, but we're making enough to support ourselves and our families.  Last month we were approached by a major distributor that wants to take our products nationwide, selling them in supermarkets, gourmet groceries and specialty food stores." More >>

My first step into the work-at-home world was as a data extractor for a company in my local area. Believe it or not, I found that job in the Classified Ads section of the newspaper. More >>

"I am a leading authority on a certain management topic.  Since being laid off last year I am writing a book on this topic and have started a number of online 'blogs' to help promote interest in my expertise.  I have picked up a few paid speaking engagements, and might be doing some consulting work for a couple of large corporations in the near future." More >>