Category: Starting a Business

Looking to make some trims to your operational budget? Just getting started and need business solutions that won’t break the bank? There are a lot of bills that are unavoidable – utilities, suppliers, etc. – but today’s digital environment connects small business owners with a variety of products that can help them run their business without adding to their bills.   Cut your costs by checking out these eight free business services. Doc Storage – Google Drive Google may be… Read More

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 61% of American’s polled consider work to be one of the highest stressors, with only, with only money (62%) and national concerns (63%) ranking ahead, marginally as it may be. Though the stress associated with work and money is common across multiple demographics and professions, small business owners likely feel an increased weight from that stress, with many tasked with long, challenging hours that bleed seep from the chaos of their work lives… Read More

Most of us have wished for a few extra hours (or days) in the week — a desperate plea for time to catch up on work, make more time for family, or get in some personal improvement time, but perhaps it’s the small business owners who really can benefit from that extra time. With an average work week of 50 hours (60 for some), many small business owners find themselves with little time for anything but operational basics – a… Read More

The news cycle is fast and furious these days, with many of the headlines focused on President Trump and his concentrated efforts on shoring up worldwide trade. One method of choice is the dreaded tariff, and with so many new announcements happening at once, it may be hard to know what’s up – and what’s down. So, what exactly is the deal with tariffs? How will it affect your company? While the answer will depend somewhat on where you are… Read More

As an entrepreneur, you’ll find yourself learning about a lot of crucial aspects of running a business, including accounting, insurance, financing and contracts. Instead of becoming a full-fledged expert, you’ll likely rely on professionals and online services.  Software like QuickBooks or FreshBooks can help you with bookkeeping and taxes while Nav can help you find a business credit card and check your business credit scores. For everyday legal tasks you may consider a service like LegalZoom.   Read our LegalZoom review… Read More

Securing a vendor booth at a concert, or any event, can be a great way to get your business in front of wide audience, expand brand awareness, and, most importantly, generate sales. Scoring a booth at a concert isn’t always cheap, and to make the most of your time there, here are a few things you can do to attract customers and sell more of your stuff. Know Your Audience Different notes for different folks (see what I did there…).… Read More