Don’t Ignore These 4 Essentials to Make Your New Business Thrive
Running a business is no minor feat. No matter what products or services you’re providing, which field or industry you specialise in, or what demographic you’re targeting, it’s bound to be a challenge. Source: Pexels Even when you’re offering a relatively niche product or service, there are going to be plenty of competitors out there…
Read More6 Things That Really Irritate Entrepreneurs
Becoming an entrepreneur isn’t always as glamorous as it may seem. Some ambitious professionals are blinded by the desire to utter the words, “I’m a business owner”, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Although being a successful entrepreneur comes with plenty of clout and financial freedom, it takes hard work to get…
Read MoreSmall American Manufacturers Are Leveraging Technology for a Smarter Second Wind Post-COVID
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s there were significant declines in U.S. manufacturing jobs. Some figures indicate a nearly 30% reduction in the first decade of the new millennia. Now manufacturing has been hit hard again, like so many other businesses, by COVID-19. However, for manufacturers there may be a silver lining to this pandemic, if…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Run a Webinar & Make Money
Webinars are one of the best ways to engage leads and generate sales online. A well-planned webinar, with a good slide deck, can convert between 10%-30% of attendees. That’s a significant conversion rate. On the other hand, a badly managed webinar will generate next to no sales and will attract only a handful of viewers.…
Read MorePhishing Is Up During COVID-19 – Are You Prepared?
In the realm of cybersecurity, do you think you are covered? 74% of hackers say they are rarely impressed by an organization’s security measures. So why aren’t they impressed? Are your firewalls not tall enough, is your system not up to date, is your IT defense force not up to snuff? No, it’s because 93%…
Read MoreHow to Expand Your Business into a New State
Growth. It’s the reason your business exists, and the only reason it will stick around. When it comes time to serve customers and markets in new states, don’t let legal requirements take the wind out of your sails. Each state has specific requirements for companies doing business within their borders. While every business has unique…
Read MoreBeginners Guide to Running a More Efficient Small Business Using Tech
Technology has stimulated constant, rapid evolution in business. Whereas few offices had their own computer 50 years ago, computers are now crucial for every business. Companies that want to keep up with consumer needs and compete with others in their industry have to embrace tech and the advantages it brings. Photo by bruce mars on…
Read More9 Side Hustles Full-Timers Can Start to Make Extra Money During COVID-19
COVID-19 has taken the world by surprise. This pandemic seemingly came out of nowhere, causing businesses and economies alike to come to a grinding halt over the past 3 months. Thankfully, many organisations are already digitally equipped to continue doing at least some of their business online. But there’s a growing number of people who…
Read MoreAvoid These 9 Mistakes Small Businesses Make During Their First Year
Thinking about launching a startup, but scared of the legendary failure statistics? Today’s post covers the nine most common mistakes small business owners make in the first year—so you can learn how to avoid them and set yourself up for smooth seas ahead. Mistake #1: Failing to Plan By and far, the number one reason…
Read MorePreventing An Internet Meltdown In The Age Of COVID-19
Everyone probably knows that Seattle was assaulted with a heavy outbreak of COVID-19. Consequently, they have faced shortages in medical supplies and food for the needy. But did you know that Washingtonians were facing internet outages? Seattle’s internet traffic spiked at the end of January and in a little over a month, it rose by…
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