Business Resources
T he Internet is a vast source of information: some good, some bad and, unfortunately, some information is just wrong.
The Comox Valley Home Based Business Association has compiled a list of information sources and resources that can help in starting, promoting and managing your home based business. The information is broken down into the following three general areas:
- Online Resources -- These are free tools, usually provided by government agencies, that will assist you setting up or managing your business.
- General Articles -- These are articles on all aspects of operating a small business.
- Blogs -- These are ongoing discussions, primarily on marketing and promoting your business.
Resources
Business Start-Up Assistant
This Government of Canada site is your entry point to a wide variety online tools and reference materials, ranging from an online tool for 'Preparing a Business Plan' to 'Promoting Your Business' . . . more
General Articles
111 Ridiculously Obvious Thoughts on Selling
Tom Peters was the management/marketing guru of the 1970's, 80's and 90's. This little 17-page manifesto restates a lot of things that should be obvious - but aren't . . . more
Guerrilla MarketingLooking for a way to get your client's attention - here are 93 ideas from the master of off beat marketing . . . more
The Bootstrapper's BibleBest selling author and marketing guru, Seth Godin, shares his thought on how to grow your small business . . . more
Blogs
Copy Blogger
Whether you need to write copy for a brochure, a newspaper or a website, this site is for you. Serious information wrapped in short easy to read articles . . . more
Seth's BlogSeth Godin is the current guru of online marketing. Opinionated and sometimes technical, it gives some valuable insight to the murky world of online marketing . . . more
