Setting Up a Home Office on a Tight Budget + MORE

Many U.S. small businesses are turning to Chinese manufacturers to start their businesses and keep costs low. While some have found success, international trade lawyer Dan Harris says there are plenty of dangers in doing business with China.

Advertising and marketing is one of the most lucrative industries on the planet, with billions of dollars being spent on campaigns to try to boost brand awareness and sales in markets all around the world.  That said adverts are notorious for being one of the most annoying things that any of us can encounter at a particular time…

A fascinating new study took an in-depth look at how custodial staff understand their work and uncovered wisdom for those on every rung of the career ladder.What’s the worst job in the world?Answers certainly differ based on personal preference (my vote goes to anything involving heights). But cleaning up after hospital patients would surely be towards the top of most people’s lists…

Personal finance expert and author Linsey Knerl tells AllBusiness.com about the best ways for home-based businesses to save money while building a fully functional home office.

The digital marketer who effectively runs Qantas Airlines’ highly regarded — and very successful — loyalty program has an unusual iPad problem. Flight attendants on Australia’s flagship carrier can now get up-to-the-minute data on the airline’s most elite and valued frequent flyers displayed on their onboard tablets…

What’s your favorite website/blog for practical business advice?
The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses via live video chats, an expert content library and email lessons…

A role-playing event at a New York City incubator shows what early-stage startups should look out for when trying to land their first big client.