Donna Hentsch
I am a professional freelance writer living out my dream of living and writing in the beautiful Mt. Shasta CA area. I have extensive writing experience in many different forms including content, SEO and technical writing.
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Understanding Medicare and MedicaidA review of the Medicare and Medicaid systems in the United States. Which program do you qualify for and who pays the bill?
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Assessing Your Business Outsourcing NeedsThere are many tasks which lend themselves well to being outsourced in any Internet business. While we have looked at web design, copywriting and search engine optimization, there are many others to consider as well.
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Hire a Baby Boomer to Get the Job DoneHiring a baby boomer to do a job is a good idea no matter how you look at it. By hiring a baby boomer you will find an employee who is loyal, comes to work each day, has a great work ethic and does a good job for you.
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How to Put Together a Home Office, FrugallyEvery successful business must have a certain amount of furniture and machines to make it run smoothly and get the job done.
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Frugal Office Supply OptionsThere are many options of where you can purchase office supplies at the lowest cost and yet still keep the quality to a standard required for business.
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Unique Business IdeasStarting a business in a unique niche can be both fun and profitable. If you start a business that is unique from others then you have a larger market of purchasers because you have less competition from other businesses.
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Frugal Business Card SolutionsWhether you choose to order your business cards, or make them yourself, you can have very professional looking business cards without a lot of expense. Saving money in little ways allows your business to show more profits and spend your business dollars wisely.
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Trade and Barter Services to Save Your Business MoneyBartering can be a great way to get things your business needs and preserve your capital. Investigate your needs and those of the other businesses and see if you can find a way to build a win-win barter situation between you.
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Office Equipment - to Lease or to Buy, that is the QuestionWhen finding property for your business it is important to look at the unique needs of your business and decide if renting, leasing or purchasing property is the best option.
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Hire a Work at Home Parent - Support Family Values!Technology today makes it possible, and very easy, for people to work from the comforts of their homes via the phone and internet.
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Frugal and Simple Baby Shower GamesPlaying games at a baby shower can be a lot of fun and create some wonderful memories for all who attend. Baby shower games do not need to be expensive or elaborate to be fun.
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So, You Want to Start a Home Business?These have been just a few examples of home businesses you could start with little or no money. All of them can be advertised local to your home with flyers and business cards.
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Starting a Successful Business - the BasicsStarting a business can seem like a pretty daunting task but in reality it is amazingly simple to do. Setting up your business is easy; it's marketing it and finding your customers where you will need to research and work hard.
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Suggestions for Finding Free (Or Almost Free) Baby StuffRaising children can be expensive but it does not have to be. If you mention to people that you are trying to raise your children frugally and are open to any and all suggestions and donations you are likely to have more of them than you ever dreamed possible.
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Networking with Other Local Businesses Brings You New CustomersNo matter what your marketing plan entails make sure it includes networking with other local businesses. Support the other businesses in your area and ask them to do the same for you.
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Save Your Business Money on Travel ExpensesWhile business travel clubs can save you money it is very important to remember that the bottom line always matters even when you are traveling. Staying in a decent priced hotel, eating meals out at cheaper locations, etc... should always be the goal.
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How to Obtain a Business LicenseObtaining a business license is not a hard thing to do, but is very important to make sure your business is legal.
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How to Market Your Service Based BusinessRemember that the only way your business will start and succeed is to get the word out there that you are in business. Do some research and then get out and market your business to everyone you come in contact with.
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Business Card Scanners - Cool Technology to Save Clutter on Your DeskBusiness card scanners make great gifts for executives and owners of small businesses. They serve to reduce clutter and make information easily available on a PC or handheld device rather than having to dig through a pile of bulky business cards.
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Does Your Business Need an Attorney?The question you should consider is not if your business needs an attorney but if you can afford to start a business without one.
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You Own a Business - You Need a Website!While having a website for your business is an added expense it will help to make your business look more professional and stable. Having your own website can also help to advertise your business.
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Should You Get a Business Degree?Student loan debt is at an all time high in the U.S. today. It is my belief that college degrees are important if you are going into a position where one is required.
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Introduction to Small Business LoansJust as with personal loans, you may not receive the first small business loan you apply for. Do not let this stop you. Move on and look for another lender or choose a different loan type.
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Six Steps to Selling Your BusinessDeciding to sell your business is never easy. Is it the right time? What will you do next? Will you get the money for your business that you believe its worth?
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Free Money for Small Business Start-Up and Growth?Finding the right grant opportunity for your business is not simple and may take you a significant amount of time. However, the grant you receive may go a long way toward the success of your small business.
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How-To Build a Successful Joint Venture BusinessThe only way to have a successful joint venture is to put yourself out there and ask others if they are interested in participating. Most business owners would probably jump at the chance but have not been asked.
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How to Market Your Service Based BusinessRemember that the only way your business will start and succeed is to get the word out there that you are in business. Do some research and then get out and market your business to everyone you come in contact with. Best of luck to you and your new business venture.
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How-To Find the Perfect High Income Business OpportunityIs the opportunity they are offering you legitimate or does it sound too good to be true? The old adage is still true - if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is!
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How-To Have the Perfect Unique Baby ShowerBaby showers are such a meaningful event for expecting parents. They bring together all of their friends and family to celebrate the impending birth of their new child.
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Does Your Business Need a Credit Card?It is just as important for your business to establish a good credit history as it is for you in your personal life. A good credit history allows you to borrow money and to do so at a low interest rate.
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5 Easy Steps to Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC)When starting your own business you will want to decide if you will have a sole-proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC), or form a corporation.
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Communicate with Your Baby Using Sign LanguageBaby sign language is very easy to learn and teach your baby. You have the option of using American Sign Language (ASL) signs or making up ones of your own.
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7 Steps to Starting a Successful BusinessStarting a business can be very exciting. Take the time to do it right and it can also be profitable. I hope these seven steps help get you started in the right direction.
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9 Steps to Writing a Business PlanStarting any successful business requires taking the time to write a well thought out and professional business plan. Think of a business plan as a roadmap for the start-up and success of your business.
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10 Tips for Small Business MarketingThe most important thing you do for your business is to market it, and market it well. Marketing gets your name out there to people who want to purchase your goods and services. Marketing is how your business makes money.
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How to Successfully Hire a Business ConsultantHiring a business consultant can be a big help for your business if you take the time to hire the right person for the job and know exactly what you need for them to do. Make a good plan, interview multiple people, check references and you should be well on your way.
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Tips for a Successful Cruise VacationCruising is a different vacation experience than staying in a hotel. With a little understanding of some basic information on how cruising works and what is expected of you, as a cruiser, you can have a memorable and hassle-free vacation.
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The Diversity of SwitzerlandSwitzerland is a travel destination which has something for everyone. If you prefer an active vacation or just one of leisure and shopping, you can find what you are looking for in Switzerland.
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An Overview of Popular Cruise Vacation DestinationsWherever you decide to cruise to, know that you will have a meaningful experience and get to visit some of the most beautiful places on earth. Cruises are available to a destination for everyone.
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Italy - a Vacation Destination like No OtherWhether you choose to travel in the North, Central, Southern or Island portions of Italy you will find friendly people, amazing sites and wonderful food. Take a camera with you and relish in views and culture like no where else on earth.
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Madrid - Medieval and ModernNo matter where you go or what you decide to do in Madrid you can be assured that it is a very safe and clean city. The night life is like no other and you will never be bored. Enjoy the clubs at night and the amazing views by day.
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Egypt - Land of the NileEgypt is one of the most facinating places on earth to visit. The views are amazing and the region is like no other in the world. Make sure to travel during a cooler time for comfort and plan on bringing comfortable shoes and sunscreen.
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Why is Our Financial Life Taboo to Talk About?It has been my experience in life that money is a taboo topic of conversation. It is something you just plain do not talk about. It is bad etiquette. It is tacky. It is rude. -
Has the Glass Ceiling Really Lifted or Are We Still Banging Our Heads?As a teen in the 1980's I grew up hearing how women could do anything for a living and attain any job they set their minds to. In my "Generation X" age group we were touted as being fortunate for our foremothers and their work on equality. -
Autobiography of a Fat WomanI have often wondered why it is that I am fat and other people are not. Sure, it's partly because of choices and lifestyle, but I strongly believe there is more to the equation that that. -
Listen to Your Favorite Authors: Download an Audiobook to Your MP3 PlayerAudiobooks are a good option for those with the inability to read for whatever reason.
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Zatarain's Rice - the BEST Boxed Food Ever InventedIn our family we have discovered a new favorite food - Zatarain's Rice. Zatarain's is a unique, tasty, product which is easy to cook and a favorite of everyone in our household. -
Average Size Parents, Dwarf Child?"Can big people have little people babies?" It's a reasonable question. We are also often asked by others; "Is it a recessive gene that you both had?" No, it doesn't work that way, but is also a reasonable question. -
Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Garage Sale LoverSince garage and rummage sales generally start early in the morning, and often the first comers get the best goodies, there are a few things you could consider getting your favorite garage sale shopper this holiday season. -
Raising Chickens on Your Small Farm or HomesteadChickens can be a wonderful addition to any small farm or rural homestead. They can be raised for meat, eggs, or both. Chickens will also provide you with some free entertainment, keep down the local bug population, and eat your weeds. -
Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Frugal Woman in Your LifeWe frugalistas are a different breed of woman from your stereotypical woman featured in woman's magazines and in advertising. Frugalistas don't care so much about the bling but rather care more about getting a good bang for our (or your) buck. -
Top Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for the Hemodialysis PatientDialysis patients require special consideration for holiday gift giving. They are forced to sit tethered to a machine for about four hours a day, three days each week.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Small Farm OwnerAs a small farm owner I have come across many things that I wished I had to make my life easier. If you have a small farm owner on your holiday list, or maybe just someone with a lot of pets, there are a few things most everyone could always use. -
Living Frugally: The Life You Were Destined For?When you make the decision to change your life in any way, including financially, you need to be prepared for judgment from other people. I strongly believe it is this fear of judgment that keeps many people stuck going with the flow in life. -
Tips for Not Getting Ripped Off on Your Vehicle MaintenanceDuring the time he was an Service Advisor he came to discover that many people were misguided, largely by the media and advertising, on how to care for their vehicles. -
Best Shopping Tips to Save You Money At The Grocery StoreFrugal shopping does not require hours and hours of time investment every week or month. Frugal shopping is about getting an item for the best possible price each time you purchase it. -
Your Time or Your Money: Living Frugally, or Living Comfortably?We seem to have a single trade off to contend with in each choice we make. Do we spend our time? Do we spend our money? Generally things cost more of one or the other based on the decision we make. -
Health Care Access and Affordability in the USWhen you have access to good quality healthcare you really don't think about those people who do not. Being on MediCal was an interesting and eye-opening experience.
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Veteran's Living Memorial Sculpture GardenThe Veteran's Living Memorial Sculpture Garden in Siskiyou County CA is a wonderful dedication to those who have fought and are fighting for our country and our freedom. The sculptures will make you think, make you smile, and make you cry. -
Does Outsourcing Jobs Affect the Traditional Way of Life in Developing Countries?When the US outsources jobs to countries like India we also start to impose our ways of life on their citizens. We require them to work all night, weekends and holidays and pay them just enough to perform the job. Is this a good thing?
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Boer Goats Are a Wonderful Addition to Any Small FarmBoer goats make good farm animals and pets. They are tame, have cool personalities, eat brush and are easy to care for.