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Letting your Child Be a Home Business “Intern”

One of the great perks about having a home business is that we can involve family members if we want to. For our children, this can be incredibly positive (or not so fun too) as they learn work skills and get to be close to us during the day while we are working. As our children get older, however, we may need to put a little more structure around their involvement with the home business and perhaps thinking of them as an “intern” can help shape their experience. Working in the “family business” can be a very positive experience for … Continue reading →

How About an Intern?

So, maybe your home business is growing—but it is not enough to justify the expense of taking on an additional paid employee. You could really use the help and can’t seem to stretch yourself far enough to cover all the basics, but you just can’t afford it. Have you considered getting an intern? Think that internships are just for big corporations? Well, you might be surprised… There are plenty of students who are more interested in entrepreneurialism and small business than they are in high powered, corporate operations. Some students go to school to learn about business or some other … Continue reading →