Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)

Does the List Created with Your Bulk Mail Software Entitle You to Nonprofit Postage Rates?
If your nonprofit organization is sending out mass mailings, the number of names on the list you created using your bulk mailing software is important. This informative web site explains that organizations that meet criteria set by the United States Postal Service can submit an application to qualify for a break on the cost of postage. Find out the steps involved in making the application here, including where you can download an application form.

Telecommuting Resources
These websites provide more information about telecommuting and other topics related to telecommuting. The Cyber Dialogue website is an excellent source of numerical data related to, or directly about, telecommuting. These sites also have links to the Midwest Institute for Telecommuting Education (MITE). Links include information about coaching, strategies, ideas and tips to help improve the productivity of telecommuters, mobile professionals and entrepreneurs. Home office book links are also included throughout this list of home office resources.

How to Market Your Small Business
This article offers links to extensive tutorials with information and advice on marketing a small business from scratch. Topics include market research, goals and tactics, budgets, marketing plans, recommended books, etc.

Productivity Tech Tools
This newsletter features information about tools for running and effective and profitable business. Many tools are great for home use, as well as larger businesses. Topics include merchant accounts and shopping carts, updating your website without knowing HTML, organizing your computer files, organizing your home office filing system, saving money on taxes, wireless electronic data, software for organization, creating online assessments, formatting emails and a book-marking solution to make your Internet time more efficient.