http://www.artipot.com/authors/812/chris-simpson/ Latest articles by Chris Simpson from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/450046/your-home-based-business-is-not-your-life.htm Your dream of working from home has finally come through. Before reality sets in and you find yourself facing endless hours, set guidelines in place so everyone understands that your home based business is not your life. These boundaries are designed to create balance between a successful business and an active social life. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:36:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/450046/your-home-based-business-is-not-your-life.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443068/running-your-home-business-while-traveling.htm One of the most commonly overlooked essential needs of someone with their own business is vacation time. Most entrepreneurs, knowing exactly how much their business makes when they're paying attention, see a vacation as a double hit - there's the cost of the vacation package itself, and then there's the cost of not running your business directly on top of it. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:36:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443068/running-your-home-business-while-traveling.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442609/planning-next-years-home-business-taxes-now.htm It's tax time, and most of us are concerned about paying what we owe for this year. After all, taxes can be pretty complicated for the self employed. However, what you should also be thinking about right now is next year's taxes! Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:58:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442609/planning-next-years-home-business-taxes-now.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/435968/how-do-i-start-a-christian-home-based-business.htm Many people - men and women alike - are looking for ways to start their own home based business in an effort to help them earn some extra money in a trying economic condition. This is especially frustrating for people who are practicing Christians. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:01:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/435968/how-do-i-start-a-christian-home-based-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/435660/5-reasons-why-you-need-to-take-daily-breaks-while-working-at-home.htm When you are working at home, one thing that you often forget to do is to take a break on a regular basis. Most on site jobs provide breaks to their employees, and when you are working at home, you need to take breaks as well. It's easy to think that you'll get more done if you just stay at your desk, but this is rarely the case. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:50:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/435660/5-reasons-why-you-need-to-take-daily-breaks-while-working-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/435651/but-i-need-it-now-earning-extra-income-on-the-internet.htm The world is suffering from a pretty nasty global economic meltdown and more and more people are looking for ways to bring in a few extra dollars each month. While you could go and find a part time job somewhere - assuming there are places that are hiring - you could also find ways to earn money by using your computer skills. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:47:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/435651/but-i-need-it-now-earning-extra-income-on-the-internet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421797/how-a-blog-can-help-your-home-based-business-flourish.htm Thinking about setting up a blog for your home based business but not sure it really will help? Well, you definitely should consider starting up your own blog. There are a variety of different ways that blogging can enhance and improve your business and many small businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:34:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421797/how-a-blog-can-help-your-home-based-business-flourish.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/421512/social-networking-your-way-to-work-at-home-business-success.htm If you are not familiar with social networking, it's about time that you learn more about it. Why? Well, social networking is one way that you can improve the success of your work at home business. Many people have found that just using social networking can make a business more profitable. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:35:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/421512/social-networking-your-way-to-work-at-home-business-success.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/387037/5-ways-to-keep-fit-while-working-at-home.htm When you work at home, there are many great benefits. However, staying fit is not so easy when you work out of your own home. It's very easy to spend a lot of time working at your computer and often you just don't find the time to get the exercise that you need. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:22:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/387037/5-ways-to-keep-fit-while-working-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/386329/5-top-income-producing-tasks-for-your-internet-home-based-business.htm If you have decided to work at home, congratulations. It's definitely a great choice. However, it is very easy to procrastinate and deal with distractions when you are working from your home. If you want to make sure that your home business produces income, there are a variety of things you are going to need to do. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:36:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/386329/5-top-income-producing-tasks-for-your-internet-home-based-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/385535/keeping-track-of-your-projects-for-your-home-based-business.htm Many people these days have made the smart decision to start working from home. If taken seriously and thought out carefully this can be a rewarding and positive experience. Even for those who are lucky enough to find success at home sometimes things can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you are not skilled in the art of organization. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:47:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/385535/keeping-track-of-your-projects-for-your-home-based-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/383842/5-ways-to-find-affiliate-programs-that-match-your-home-business.htm Affiliate program commissions can mean the difference between your business either sinking or swimming. For one thing, there is no limit to the money you can gain from using affiliate programs. Best of all, establishing an affiliate marketing business is extremely simple and costs little to no money. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:28:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/383842/5-ways-to-find-affiliate-programs-that-match-your-home-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/383088/getting-the-most-out-of-paid-online-surveys-tips-for-making-more-money.htm Everyone could use some extra cash right? Of course we could. Unfortunately, not everyone has time to pick up a second job. What if there was a way, in your spare time, you could simply take a few surveys and get paid for your opinions? Believe it or not, you can. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:28:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/383088/getting-the-most-out-of-paid-online-surveys-tips-for-making-more-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/382712/deciding-on-what-home-based-business-services-you-will-offer.htm So, after careful thought and consideration you have decided to start your own home based business. The main goal is, of course, to achieve success and enjoy what you are doing but how do you come to the conclusion of what you should actually do at home? What kind of business would be best? What services should you offer? Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:08:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382712/deciding-on-what-home-based-business-services-you-will-offer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/382430/5-tips-to-finding-your-best-business-opportunity.htm If you're considering opening a home business, you have chosen an opportunity-rich time to do it. Millions of people are operating home businesses that earn them steady incomes. Unfortunately, the home-business field is also a minefield of empty promises and unfilled dreams. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:18:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382430/5-tips-to-finding-your-best-business-opportunity.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381860/creating-residual-income-online.htm In today's economic state, it seems that everyone is concerned about his or her bank accounts. There is never enough money and there are always more bills looming on the horizon. Wouldn't it be great to find a source of income that continues to pour in even when you're not at work? It may sound like a dream, but it can certainly become your reality. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:29:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381860/creating-residual-income-online.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381227/tips-for-determining-what-rate-to-charge-in-your-home-based-service-business.htm Deciding to start a home based business requires careful planning and making decisions. One of the most important decisions that need to be made is what rate will you charge to your potential clients? There are a few factors that you must take into consideration when coming to this conclusion. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:25:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381227/tips-for-determining-what-rate-to-charge-in-your-home-based-service-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380528/become-self-employed-without-leaving-home.htm Why do people find self employment and work at home positions so rewarding? The answer is different for each individual, but being able to be in control and set your own hours are the chief two reasons so many are looking for this type of work. There are many jobs available that let you do work from home, but you have to choose your opportunities wisely. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:25:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380528/become-self-employed-without-leaving-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/379797/work-at-home-tips-scheduling-your-time-effectively.htm When making the decision to work at home one must learn how to handle their time effectively. It is most likely high on the list of issues that can damper the positive experience of being able to work from your home. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:22:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/379797/work-at-home-tips-scheduling-your-time-effectively.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/379090/5-ways-to-find-affiliate-programs-to-match-your-home-business.htm If you don't already have a website or blog for your business, you are making a huge mistake. Online marketing such as affiliate programs may mean the difference between your business either sinking or swimming. For one thing, there is no limit to the money you can gain from using affiliate programs. Best of all, establishing affiliate programs is extremely simple and costs... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:29:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/379090/5-ways-to-find-affiliate-programs-to-match-your-home-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378630/top-10-easy-home-businesses-which-businesses-can-you-start-with-the-least-amount-of-cash-investment.htm Many home businesses fail because owners put too much money into their start-up costs, only to see no returns. Owners also fail to do enough research on the always-changing economic demands of consumers. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:17:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378630/top-10-easy-home-businesses-which-businesses-can-you-start-with-the-least-amount-of-cash-investment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378265/what-is-success-and-how-can-you-obtain-it.htm Achieving success is defined by most as setting and meeting goals. The goals can be financial, productivity based or related to company growth goals. Goals as well as what is considered success, vary from business to business. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:22:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378265/what-is-success-and-how-can-you-obtain-it.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377593/turn-your-computer-into-an-atm-make-money-working-from-home.htm Are you wondering how to add some needed dollars to a stretched budget? Could you use some extra cash to help pay off some of your credit cards? Do you need an at home job that you can work on in your spare time? Then let me tell you about some ways that you can use the internet as your own personal ATM and your home computer is the only debit card you need. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:28:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377593/turn-your-computer-into-an-atm-make-money-working-from-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376973/proven-tips-for-building-your-home-based-business.htm Working and building a home based business is often very lucrative but there are some tips that make doing so easier. First write a business plan. The major value of a business plan is that you can create a graphic outline that not only evaluates each aspect of your economic viability, but also includes a thorough description and deep analysis of your business outlook. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:29:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376973/proven-tips-for-building-your-home-based-business.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376323/internet-opportunities-to-earn-an-income.htm If you are looking for a way to make some excellent money without having to deal with the daily grind of your current work situation then consider working from home. There are various different types of jobs that can be done from home with the right dedication and commitment. Some of the most popular work from home jobs is that of paid online surveys, transcription, and data... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:32:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376323/internet-opportunities-to-earn-an-income.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375606/getting-your-feet-wet-entrepreneurship-on-a-part-time-basis.htm One of the great hazards of running a home based small business are the benefits you get from full time work for a conventional employer. Why are they a hazard? Because they'll convince you that your business needs to replace the money and benefits you'd make now with what it can pull in. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:24:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375606/getting-your-feet-wet-entrepreneurship-on-a-part-time-basis.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374925/working-out-of-your-home-and-making-money.htm There is a great way to make a little extra money or replace your full time income without having to continue working for your boss. Working out of your home and making money is possible as long as you set your mind to it. Millions of people are doing it every day and so can you. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:32:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374925/working-out-of-your-home-and-making-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374025/great-online-businesses-to-run-while-working-from-home.htm If you have ever wistfully thought about how nice it would be to work from home? You are certainly not alone! The truth of the matter is that there are thousands of people who work from home and are very successful at it. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:32:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374025/great-online-businesses-to-run-while-working-from-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374021/keeping-your-home-based-business-going-after-the-rush-has-worn-off.htm Starting your home based business is a challenge; everything is new, and it's very easy to just put in the extra hours because you're building something for yourself, not working extra hours for a boss who doesn't appreciate your talents or work ethic. It's easy to get wrapped up in the work and to dig down deep into the details that make your business yours. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:30:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374021/keeping-your-home-based-business-going-after-the-rush-has-worn-off.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374015/learn-to-network-to-build-your-home-business.htm When you own a home business, networking is something that you need to learn how to do. Both online and offline networking will help you spread the news about your business. In turn, other people might tell their friends about your business and you might just meet other people who can help your business grow. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:23:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374015/learn-to-network-to-build-your-home-business.htm