Finding Insurance: A Beginner's Guide for the Self-Employed

by Wendy Lynn

"When you look over the following options, keep in mind how much your current insurance costs you. Even if your employer pays the full amount for your policy, it is part of your compensation; if you did not have it you would be able to have a larger salary. Chances are you are paying at least part of the premium, with it being deducted from your paycheck."

Read article here http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/insurance-self-employed

National Association for the Self Employed

View complete information and details re membership, etc here
http://www.nase.org/BenefitsHome.aspx

5 Step Venture eMentoring Program

A free business training program to support successful self-employment/small business development.

5 Steps to Part-Time Self-employment takes you through a series of exercises that will help you to evaluate your readiness and suitability for this form of part-time self-employment. It is comprised of 5 Sessions, each designed to support you in productively addressing the following entrepreneurial components.

Step 1: Self-Assessment
Am I suited for running my own business?

Step 2: Business Idea & Market Analysis
Do I have a viable business idea? Is there a market for my business idea?

Step 3: Cost & Income Forecasting
Do I have a realistic forecast of revenues and costs?

Step 4: Business Proposal
Can I explain my business idea so that it makes sense to others?

Step 5: Monitor Progress
Am I prepared to monitor and control operations once started?

Read details and view more information here
http://www.buzgate.org/8.0/nj/five_steps.html

Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed

This 12-month wall calendar is filled with useful information on general business taxes, IRS and SSA customer assistance, electronic filing and paying options, retirement plans, business publications and forms, and common tax filing dates. Each page highlights different tax issues and tips that may be relevant to small business owners with room on each month to add notes, state tax dates, or business appointments.

View here
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/page/0,,id=82780,00.html

Self-Employment Basics (3 Articles)

The 6 Principles of Success
by Salman Amin, Business Insider
http://www.inc.com/articles/201103/6-principles-of-success.html

Why a Clear Focus Is Essential to Success
by Martin Zwilling, Business Insider
http://www.inc.com/articles/201103/why-a-clear-focus-is-essential-to-success.html

Do You Have What It Takes to Start a Business?
by Martin Zwilling, Business Insider
http://www.inc.com/articles/201103/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-start-a-business.html

Resources for Entrepreneurs and the Self-Employed

Connect with over 33,000 volunteer business mentors, 22,500 federal, state and local programs and myriad online educational tools.

If you can't find what you need, AskBUZ.

101 Best Blogs for WAHMs

If you are looking to build a career as a WAHM, be prepared to do the dirty work. Like conventional job hunting, finding work as a stay-at-home mom requires pounding the virtual pavement online to find a gig that suits your niche and expertise.

This is a great list filled with loads of blogs on a wide variety of topics and subjects!

View complete list here
http://www.universityreviewsonline.com/2005/10/101-best-blogs-for-wahms.html

Self Employment Tax Tips

http://www.cityhalljob.com/articles/34919-Self-Employment-Tax-Tips.html