Welcome to the first edition of the small and home business carnival.
- Steve Holder presents Service Marks vs. Trademarks posted at Intellectual Property Advisor – Every business starts with a logo — which often becomes a service mark or trademark by default. Learn the difference in these marks and how to protect these valuable symbols of your business.
- John presents Maintaining Life Balance posted at Successful Freelancing Advisor – Being off on your own is a departure for many people that is radically different from the “9 to 5″ work life they are so accustomed to, so they have trouble distinguishing between their work and personal lives.
- Sarah presents Online Business Merchant Account: What It Can Do for Your Business posted at Merchant Accounts Advisor – When you’re doing business online, you will find that having a merchant account is extremely valuable.
- Erika Collin presents 100 Essential Resources for Doing Business in China posted at BSchool.com Business Schools Directory.
- JohnS presents Making a Case for Telecommuting – Pros and Cons posted at Telecommuting Advisor – Putting together a telework initiative is not an easy undertaking, but the rewards can be substantial if it is carefully thought out.