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Artists, artisans, vendors, crafters, home businesses and small manufacturers often find that selling their wares through traditional channels can be too difficult and too expensive. Selling goods on consignment, whether online or through a bricks-and-mortar storefront, can be a workable alternative that costs very little, and gives them an opportunity to obtain exposure for their work in several locations and sell goods through more than one dealer.

Are you thinking of starting a home business? Do you know whether you can do so legally in the neighborhood you live in? Before you invest a lot of money in inventory, supplies and equipment, make sure that your ability to operate your business will not be impacted by zoning laws, bylaws, or restrictions imposed by the local Home Owners Association. If you live in a condo, or if you rent, there may be further limitations imposed by the condominium association or by your lease.

Power lunches are an important part of most executives' weekly schedule. But if you've never arranged a business lunch before, it can be a little intimidating. Here are some easy tips which will help you plan a successful business lunch, and hopefully pave the way to a successful transaction.

Whether you're hoping to generate extra income in addition to a regular job to help make ends meet, or you want to fulfill some entrepreneurial goals, starting your own home business can help you meet those goals. But home businesses can also offer many challenges. Follow these 18 tips from successful home business owners to help increase your chances of reaching profitability without spending every waking moment and every last dollar to get there.

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Many people are choosing to start their own businesses these days. Whether they are people who don't want to spend most of their waking hours commuting to and from work, parents of young children who want a more flexible work environment, or retirees who have decided to get back into the mainstream, there are plenty of opportunities for those folks who are considering starting up a home-based business.

If you've ever thought about starting your own home busi...

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If your business hires outside consultants, it's worth your while to learn how a consulting contract is structured. And if you're a consultant yourself, you'll want to know how to prepare your own agreements with clients to cut down on your legal fees.

While people often assume you need to have an attorney draw up your contracts, if you acquaint yourself with the various provisions that are included as standard elements in a consulting agreement, you should b...

Writing your Will can be a daunting prospect. Not only do you have to decide who to leave your property to when you die and who will be the executor of your estate, but you have to wade through a lot of confusing legal terms. This brief Glossary explains some of the words and phrases commonly used in wills, as well as a few other terms that you may encounter during your estate planning process.

Administrator

An administrator is a person or firm that is appointed by the Court to manage and dist...

You have been named as executor in a loved one's will. What does that entail?

You might feel honoured to be named the executor of a person’s estate. After all, it is an indication of the high regard and level of trust that the testator feels for you. However, it is a demanding, time consuming and often complicated role.

Acting as the executor of an estate involves dealing with all the legal, fiduciary and tax implications arising out of the person's death, as well as coping with the financial ...

If you are about to make a Will for the first time, you may find that choosing an executor to administer your estate can be one of the most difficult - but possibly the most important - decision you will need to make with regards to your Will and estate planning.

Your executor (also called a "personal representative") is the person you appoint to carry out the instructions in your Will, to distribute your property according to your directions, and to wrap up your estate after you die. You can n...

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Divorcing a franchisee is the act of removing a franchisee from, or asking the franchisee to leave, the franchise system. It can be messy and difficult, just like divorcing a spouse. But sometimes it's the only solution.

There are three ways in which you can accomplish the split:

1. The most desirable option would be to transfer the franchise to another qualified franchise prospect. This can be done while the original franchisee is still occupying the locatio...