The Importance of Parsimony
Shopping 101
Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Learn New Skills
Get Organized
Manage Time, Manage Money
Make Good Use of What You Have
Reap Dividends from Kindness
Invest in Your Health
Moderation in All Things
The Home Court Advantage
- Pre-Stamped Envelopes and Postcards
- Shipping Supplies
- Copier and Printer Cartridge Recycling Services
- Do-It-Yourself Ink Jet Printer Cartridge Kits
- Selling Empty Cartridges
- Saving Resources
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Mail-Order Office Supply Companies
- Discount Office Supply Superstores and Warehouse Clubs
- Bulk Buying
- Photocopying
- Copy Shops vs. Coin-Operated Machines
- Copy Sales, Coupons, and Frequent Buyer Cards
- Photography
- Say, Cheese!
- Professional Photographers
- Models
- Developing
- Reprints and Copyrights
- Stock Photography, Photo CD-ROMs, and Free Photos
- Printing
- The Basics—Paper, Ink, and Design
- Ask For Advice from Your Printer
- Gang Runs
- Proofread
- Mail-Order Stationery
- Large Quantity Print Orders
- Do-It-Yourself Printing
- Desktop Publishing Software
- Pre-Printed Paper
- Proper Postage
- Stamps by Mail
- Select the Proper Class
- PO Boxes
- Direct Mail
- Bulk Mail Discounts
- Business Reply Mail
- Postcards
- Fax, Email, and Face-to-Face
- Postal Business Centers
- Residential vs. Business Telephone Lines
- Second-Ring Service
- Connecting a Second Line
- Calling Long Distance During Off-Hours
- How to Find the Cheapest Long Distance Provider
- Six-Second Billing
- Dial-Around (10-10-XXX) Numbers
- How to Negotiate Lower Rates
- Measured-Rate and Limited Local Calls
- Local Long Distance Calls
- Directory Assistance
- Free Telephone Books from Other Cities
- Frugal Faxing
- Calling Cards
- Cellular Phones
- Internet Access
- Internet Access Options
- Free Email and Internet Access
- How to Select the Cheapest Internet Service Provider
- Web Sites
- To Design It Yourself or Not?
- Free Hosting
- Domain Names
- How to Find an Inexpensive Web Site Hosting Service
- Furniture
- Alternative Furniture
- New Furniture Sources
- Used Furniture Outlets and Thrift Stores
- Other Businesses
- University Surplus Offices
- Military Surplus Auctions
- Garage Sales, Estate Sales, and Classified Advertisements
- Friends, Family, Acquaintances, and Strangers
- Chairs
- Alternative Offices
- Equipment
- Leasing
- Mail-Order Computer Companies
- Alternative Computer Solutions
- The Hidden Costs
- Used Equipment
- Educational Discounts
- Shareware and Freeware
- Receipts and Warranty Information
- Alternatives to Owning
- Should You Hire a Public Relations Agent?
- Word of Mouth
- Press Releases
- Media Giveaways
- Letters to the Editor
- Author’s Biographies
- Radio and TV
- Lectures
- Donations, Free Samples, and Coupons
- Low-Cost Participation in Trade Shows and Expositions
- Business Cards
- Internet Opportunities
- Selective Direct Mail Marketing
- Advertising
- Be Creative
- Books
- Periodicals
- Audiotapes
- Rediscover the Library
- Online Instruction
- Courses or Seminars
- Small Business Development Centers
- Service Corps of Retired Executives
- High School and College Students
- Conferences and Conventions
- Using Credit Cards
- Accepting Credit Card Transactions
- Processing Credit Card Transactions
- Selecting a Bank Account
- Credit Unions
- Checks by Mail
- Record-Keeping
- The Home Office Deduction
- Commonly Overlooked Deductions
- Deductible Does Not Equal Free
- Hire Family
- Retirement Plans
- Quarterly Estimated Income Tax Payments
- To Prepare Yourself or Not to Prepare Yourself?
- Free Tax Information and Advice
- The Advantages
- The Disadvantages
- What to Look for in an Association
- How to Get Maximum Value for Minimum Dollars
- Barter Associations
- Creative Alliances
Home-Based Business Associations
Industry-Specific Associations
Resource Directory of Businesses
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