How to Get a Handle on Your Schedule C Deductions and Work with an Accountant. Waiting until the last minute in April to think about your tax situation is a BIG mistake.

Doing Business in a Recession. Tips and ideas for how to increase sales of your products and services in today's economy

The Crafts Industry. This new page now links to articles that have been moved to Barbara's blog. Also links to two new articles on this site on the history of the crafts industry and it's importance to the economy.

Barbara's Bio is now presented as an article that tracks the journey she has taken over the past fifty years, with lessons learned along the way, and encouraging words for those who may be struggling for success at this time.

How to Improve Your Google Rankings with the Right Keywords in the Right Places. Barbara began to track her writing/editing pages on Google in 2006; now her main editing page that once ranked between #50 and #100 is now showing up in the #2 to #6 spot for four different keyword search phrases. This article explains how this was accomplished.

Author-Publisher Contract Tips. In this updated article you will find information about unscrupulous literary agents on the Web, and resources for how to find a reputable one.

Barbara's Editing Checklist of Common Writing Errors. Use this helpful list when you're proofreading your business documents and book manuscripts in search of all your grammar and punctuation errors. Then if you need help, check Barbara's Editing Services.

Home Business Industry Research and Reports. Includes new research reports by Barbara on the history of both the crafts and home business industries.

Got all Your tax "deducts" in a row for your 2009 return? Barbara's eBook will make the job a lot easier.

Barbara and Harry Brabec― partners in both life and business for nearly 44 years. See Barbara's special tribute to Harry, an unusual man, outstanding professional musician, and bibliophile.==>

See Barbara's series of articles for widows here.