Monthly Archives: May 2011

Seven Most Overrated Businesses: Second

Direct Sales. It’s a tempting pitch: Work from home and earn commissions by selling cosmetics, kitchen knives or cleaning products. But companies that recruit independent sales reps tend to attract new team members by pointing to the success of their … Continue reading

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Seven Most Overrated Businesses: First

Restaurants. Dining out and cooking are among Americans’ favorite pastimes. But “restaurants are among the toughest businesses to run,” says Donna Ettenson, vice president of the Association of Small Business Development Centers in Burke, Va. Far too many people assume … Continue reading

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