Self Employed Success

The big move is upon us. I’ll be offline (and non-blogging) until August 15.

A great feature has resurfaced on the web: searchable maps via A9.com. First, pick your city, then look block-by-block using the magifying glass icon. You’ll see actual photos of the streets and buildings on the right! While it’s still a beta-version, it works well and it will be interesting to see where it goes from here.

Another great map resource is Google. Just type a street address, city, state and zip code into Google, and from the results, click on Google Maps. You’ll see the standard graphic map PLUS a satellite map option. Very cool when you’re going to a new place and you want to see it from the air.

I’m in the process of packing my office to move to a new location. What to keep, what to throw away? What do I need up until the last minute, what can I pack now and clear some stuff out? Did I accidently pack the office cat? (I looked; I didn’t pack him.)

With more and more people working out of home offices, the likelihood that you’ll have to move your home, and your office, is increased. There are a million details, all of which I’ve captured, and all of which I’ll compile and put into the September ezine for you!

In the meantime, where did I put my stapler??

I found a great website today, Ladies Who Launch.

It’s full of information for women launching their own business, but the best part about this site is the success stories! Each week they’ll send you an email with a short story about a woman entrepreneur. These stories will inspire and motivate you.

Check out the site for more information.

A recent survey shows that the increasingly expensive cost of health insurance is one of the top concerns for small business owners.

A new set of guides from the Aspen Institute’s FIELD (Microenterprise Fund for Innovation, Effectiveness, Learning, and Dissemination) program offers some useful help to both entrepreneurs and policymakers. For microentrepreneurs, the guide includes a handy state-by-state guide of various health insurance options.