Category: Starting a Business

Are There Government Business Loans for Startups?

Are There Government Business Loans for Startups?

The government, despite what the cool kids are saying, is there to help you. From Pell Grants for students to various incentives for first-time home buyers, there are options to help you out. But what about your small business and funding options for your business needs? Starting your own venture is expensive, and access to venture capital or grant programs might not be available, especially if your business is just getting off the ground. A Nav survey found that 62% of… Read More
12 Must-Have Chrome Add-Ons for Business Owners

12 Must-Have Chrome Add-Ons for Business Owners

The internet has become a great boon to our productivity (…most of the time). With the click of a mouse, we have access to a plethora tools, apps, and professional resources, all designed to help us further increase our productivity, become more organized, and connect with others across the globe. Today, Chrome is the leading web browser. And if you’re one of the billions browsing with this increasingly popular Google Inc. product, then you’ll be pleased to know that add-ons… Read More
No Business Yet? You Can Still Get a Business Credit Card

No Business Yet? You Can Still Get a Business Credit Card

Hey, you're pretty ambitious. You've got plans to take over the world with your unique and well-planned business idea, and you may have already put your boots on the ground and been making money. Getting things REALLY going, however, takes money (not to mention, blood, sweat, probably some tears, and plenty of time). If you have yet to incorporate your business yet or don't have your EIN yet, you may be wondering if you can still get a business credit card.… Read More
9 Side Hustles for Teachers

9 Side Hustles for Teachers

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 8% of the money teachers earned in 2016 came from outside employment. Whether they needed the money to support themselves, fund retirement, or save for a goal, the rise of the gig economy has certainly given teachers more options for working extra hours. Teachers have unique skills (both academically and socially) that have prepared them to take on any variety of part-time jobs in the gig economy, but some are better suited… Read More
Do Schools Kill Entrepreneurship?

Do Schools Kill Entrepreneurship?

“Do Schools Kill Creativity?” is one of the most popular TED Talks of all time. In his entertaining and provocative presentation, Sir Ken Robinson says (referring largely to the state of education today) that “..if you're not prepared to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original. And by the time they get to be adults, most kids have lost that capacity. They have become frightened of being wrong.” Robinson doesn’t address entrepreneurship directly in his talk, but plenty… Read More
5 Apps That Will Make You a Better Business Budgeter

5 Apps That Will Make You a Better Business Budgeter

Budgeting may not be the most glamorous task associated with running a business, but it’s certainly one of the most important ones. A good budget accounts for all the “little” pictures – utilities, purchases, payroll, employee expenses, invoices, etc. – and packages them up into a big picture, helping you see where you came from, how you got there, and how you can, or should, move forward. Luckily, today’s booming digital world provides new and existing business owners with a number of apps… Read More