Immigration Regulations Loom as a Major Challenge for Small Businesses in 2019
Immigration policy is front and center as one of our nation’s most challenging and controversial policy debates for 2019. With the continuing swirl of discussion on the topic, it can be difficult to determine the potential impact of policy changes, not only for people, but also for the U.S. economy. When you look beyond the…
Read MoreA Paradox: The Sales Process and the Buying Journey
As sales professionals we face an intriguing paradox. We know, for complex B2B buying, the buyer’s journey can best be described as chaotic. What we have always believed is a linear process: identify a challenge, commit to change, define the problem/needs, evaluate alternatives, select a solution, turns out to be chaotic, as illustrated by the…
Read MoreWhat is the Schedule K-1 Tax Form for Businesses?
Are you a partner in a business? Do you receive distributions from an S corporation? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then the business entity you participate in should have provided you with a Schedule K-1 tax form. But just what is a Schedule K-1 and how does it work? Reporting Pass-through…
Read MoreWhat’s the Minimum Information to Give Your Investors?
Every investor wants regular information from companies taking their money. And most of us investors are frustrated by the lack of regular communication—unless, of course, the company needs more money. On the other side, entrepreneurs and CEO’s usually have a natural fear of giving too much information to us investors after the initial investment is…
Read MoreShould You Use Single or Multiple Domains for a Successful Multilingual Site?
A multilingual website allows you to reach and conquer new markets abroad, but there are benefits and drawbacks of using single or multiple domains. If you are planning to do business across regions or you want to expand your e-commerce venture to international markets, then having a multilingual website is a must. But in doing…
Read MoreWhat’s New in Facebook’s Redesigned Ads Manager?
In an effort to make advertising easier for advertisers, Facebook is rolling out a new redesigned Ads Manager, including a handful of shiny new features! Keep in mind that the old Ads Manager will be available until May 1st, but we recommend using the redesigned UI as much as possible to get acclimated to the new interface, and…
Read MoreInterviewing Franchisees
Buying a franchise is a big, life-changing decision and is cause for proper research. After all, you’re not just investing your money; you’re investing your time, talent and skills. You might also be investing your blood, sweat and tears. Due Diligence Be sure to conduct what those in the franchise industry call “due diligence.” The…
Read MoreAffiliate Marketing 101: How to Be an Affiliate
Everywhere you look entrepreneur “gurus” are claiming you can use affiliate marketing to make loads of cash online in just a few steps. Is all of this buzz around affiliate marketing worth the hype? In reality, yes. Affiliate marketing is a legitimate, effective way to make money online. However, it’s not as simple as it…
Read More10 Clues That a New Business May Not Be Your Passion
People who get stressed managing their own lives don’t make good entrepreneurs. Small businesses require multi-tasking, work prioritization, and decision-making, with no assistants or help from specialists. That’s why Fortune 500 executives usually don’t survive as startup CEOs. First you have to learn to accept total responsibility for things that happen to your business, just…
Read MoreIs There a Human in There Somewhere?
My dad passed away almost a year ago and, as executor, I had to make a lot of official phone calls to everyone from the social security administration to Hyundai where his car lease was financed. Sometimes I got a human and other times I did not. In almost all cases, I started with someone…
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