Category: Growing a Business

A recent Supreme Court decision could change the future of online shopping outlets you use every day, and may significantly affect how much you pay to use them. In the recent case of South Dakota vs. Wayfair, the state argued that it should be able to collect state sales tax from purchases made by its residents on the popular shopping site (and similar shopping websites) – even though Wayfair doesn’t hold a physical presence in the state. Unlike some other… Read More

Snapchat may not be the social media site with the most users, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a powerful tool for companies with a specific audience – namely, millennials. With over 180 million daily users, many of which are under the age of 34, Snapchat, when leveraged properly, can help boost sales and grow brand awareness. Not intimately familiar with Snapchat? Unlike Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Snapchat’s longevity is, in part, based on its fleeting nature. The social platform allows users… Read More

It's true that some of the best things in life are free-- and it’s especially true of some of the excellent educational resources available to entrepreneurs. Case in point: there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of free email newsletters that can help you learn whatever it is you need to know to help grow your business. Here, small business owners and marketing pros share their picks for the best email newsletters for entrepreneurs— the ones they open and read every time.… Read More