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You CAN Start
a Work At Home Business...
or Small Business of Your Own!

Are you struggling with knowing how to start a work at home business or a small business?

If so, you're not alone...

Ask successful entrepreneurs how to start a small business or what their favorite small business owners' tools are and they'll likely shrug their shoulders, look heavenward and suggest, "Find out what works and keep doing it".

Not much help on the surface, is it?

In reality, starting a profitable home or small business is much more complicated than just finding a great idea. You have to look for "what works" - for you, for your family, for your lifestyle - because you'll likely be doing it for a long time to come.

If you're like most people with no prior experience, it looks easier than it is...

Great product + great people, et VOILA!

  • But with limited knowledge of how to attract and keep customers, where will you find people to buy your products and services?

  • By relying on family and friends as "affordable" employees, how will you fire them if needed?

  • And if others arrange your finances for you, how "in control" can you possibly be?

portrait of Barbara Frank, site ownerHi, I'm Barbara Frank, and this is my website. I built this site to help small business owners succeed with their businesses by using my multimedia educational program, Business Buffet.

Business Buffet LogoBusiness Buffet is about business. There are probably billions of bits of business information you can find that would help you in your business. But unless they relate to each other, they're just ideas.

Business Buffet distills this dry, abstract information into a bird's eye view so everyone can see how it's all connected. You can then decide how much in depth you want to go.

This site will give you an introduction to many of the concepts presented in the more detailed Business Buffet coursework. I wanted you to be able to sample what I have to offer before you have to make the decision whether to invest in the program or not. And some people may find all the information they need right here on the pages of this site.

You Need the Right Tools

You can't control everything that happens to you in life, but you can certainly protect yourself and plan the what if's of when and how to start a small business and/or to start a work at home business. The first step in determining how to start a small business, home-based or otherwise, is to locate the right business owners' tools to help you make those decisions.

That's what this site is all about... providing the average small businessperson with the right tools and the right thinking to ensure success!

To start your work at home business or small business, (assuming you've already thought of your product or service), first you need to project what your future might look like five years down the road.

  • Who would be affected by this decision?
  • How much of a risk-taker are you?
  • How much of a risk-taker are they?
  • How much flexibility do you have in your current lifestyle and financial situation to hang in for as long as it takes?

How long does it take?

It takes as long as it takes. Whenever you stop, you fail. So, what has to happen to keep you hanging on?

On this site, I'm going to help you examine the questions above, and many others. I want to give you all the small business owners' tools you need to start a work at home business. Knowing how to start a small business is only half the battle. You also have to have the right mindset for success.

So, if you're ready to start positioning yourself for small business success, start exploring the various sections of our site, using the Table of Contents below or the navigation links at the left. We are here to help you succeed!

Table of Contents



What's New at Small Business Owners Tools
Visit here to see whats new at Small-Business-Owners-Tools.com. Site updates, new pages, special discounts.

The Small Biz Blog
Get tips, advice, and case studies from the small business experts at BusinessBuffet.com & Small-Business-Owners-Tools.com.

Steps to Starting a Small Business: Starting a Home Small Business
You must follow certain steps to starting a small business if you want to become one of the exciting starting a home small business success stories!

Small Business Ideas: Types of Small Businesses to Consider
Do you need small business ideas? Here are some types of small businesses you may consider, including home based business, bricks and mortar shops and more...

Your Small Business Team: It Takes a Village... Or At Least Business Partners!
Do you have your small business team lined up? Every small business person needs to have some kind of business partners, whether an accountant, a lawyer, or some other kind of advisor.

Promoting a Small Business - PR for Small Business - Public Relations
Promoting a small business is essential if sales are to occur. Get tips on PR for small business, which is public relations for small business...

Small Business Financial Planning: Small Business Bookkeeping & More
Small business financial planning, small business bookkeeping, and financial management skills are essential cornerstones to small business success...

Small Business Management - Home Business Management - Work/Life Balance
Small business management or home business management is one of those skills you'll need to master if your business is ultimately to succeed and you are to stay sane. Work/life balance is crucial too.

Small Business Profiles - My SmallBiz Space - for Small Business Owners
You can find small business profiles from small business owners and home business owners here at My SmallBiz Space. Smaller and more intimate than MySpace and Facebook, our community offers...

Small Business Training - Business Buffet Video Learning Series
The small business training offered by the Business Buffet video learning series makes learning business basics easy.

About Business Buffet: Behind the Scenes with Barbara Frank
Wondering about Business Buffet? This behind the scenes look with Barbara Frank, the principal owner of this site, will tell you what you need to know about Business Buffet...

Contact Business Buffet: We Welcome Your Input!
If you would like to contact Business Buffet or Barbara Frank, you can use this simple, easy form...

Small Business Site Map
This small business site map will guide you to all of the sections of our site on small business owners tools...

Relationship Selling - Foundation for an Effective Sales Process - How to Sell
Relationship selling is the foundation for a successful sales process. This article will help the small business person learn how to sell...


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