Too Many Passions?
Entrepreneurs are known for forging ahead with an unshakable determination to live their passion. They spend countless hours pursuing their goals, but what happens when there are too many passions to sort through? To succeed,…
Tax Rules for Turtle Businesses
No, this term doesn’t refer to pet stores or turtle farmers. It refers to small business owners who carry their businesses on their backs. They work from Starbucks or mobile homes. I couldn’t find any…
Why Your Signs Matter
To simplify complications is the first essential of success. ~George Earle Buckle Signage plays an important role in every business. Not only do signs convey information to your customers, but they also bring new customers…
Franchising and Digital Marketing
A new report on digital marketing among franchises has one major conclusion: only a few franchises are actually making good use of the potential that online marketing offers. 296 different franchises representing 28 industries were…
The Real Life of a Hardware Startup Founder
When does it make sense to launch a hardware startup? For Jason Morlon, it’s when the demands of career overtake the joys of life—and a certain camera mount proves more of a hassle than an…
Running a Small Business: Cutting Past the Misconceptions
Thinking of starting a business? For many, becoming an entrepreneur represents the epitome of the American dream: freedom, independence and unlimited opportunity. It’s true: running your business can be incredibly rewarding. Though any veteran business…
Patience to Persistence: Make the Switch
Successful entrepreneurs and business owners have certain key qualities that give them the edge over others. Can you define it? Could it be perseverance, problem solving, motivation, or creativity? While these all play an important…
The Guide to Crafting the Perfect Subject Line
You can have the best offer of the year on your product email, but your customers will never know if they don’t open the email. When you knock on a prospect’s proverbial door, a good…
4 Breakroom Perks Your Employees Will Truly Appreciate
When most people think of a breakroom, they think of a dingy place with fluorescent lighting and perhaps a communal table and refrigerator. It is not normally a place that leaves employees feeling recharged for…
5 Ways Alternative Finance Can Help Your Online Business
Running an online business without a physical shop can be challenging. Whether it’s keeping up to date with changing terms and conditions or dealing with that difficult customer, there’s always something to keep you occupied….