Category: Starting a Business

If you thought leaving corporate America and starting your own small business would mean the end of conference calls, you might find yourself sorely mistaken. Most service- and product-based businesses require conference calls at least every once in a while. If you need to organize an occasional call, or even a frequent one, any of these services may be up to the task. And, the best part: many of them are free to use! Let’s take a look at the… Read More

One of the perks associated with running your own business is being able to select the people you want to work with. It is, after all, those individuals who will be responsible for carrying out a large part of your vision. With that in mind, it’s easy to assume that family members may be the very best candidates to help you bring your vision to fruition, but is it a good idea them? Hiring and working alongside family members isn’t… Read More

When it comes to work, sometimes one paycheck just isn’t enough.  Or, conversely, maybe a full-time job just isn’t in the cards. That leaves many searching for just the right opportunity to make a little extra income— or a lot— in their free time.   Today, as we shift into a gig economy, the notion of “work” is no longer bound by traditional nine-to-five chains, making it easier to earn cash on the side or make money online without sacrificing too… Read More

After surviving several tumultuous business partnerships, Susan Nilon has learned to be more skeptical and cautious. In the past, she admits she was so excited about business possibilities that she “didn’t pay attention to red flags.” She and her current business partner in a legal research firm, De Novo Law Services, not only have a formal partnership agreement, they’ve taken it one step further. She created an addendum to the agreement “writing out 10 steps on how to survive our… Read More

If you don’t know the difference between the EEOC and OSHA, no one can blame you. There are tons of acronyms business owners may come across or need to know in their career. From government agencies to laws to business processes, there are many acronyms you can probably not worry about, but there are a handful that are very important. Here are some of the important acronyms business owners need to know. 1. SBA The U.S. Small Business Administration is… Read More

The buttery-soft leggings and the multi-color, casual-yet-sassy dresses, skirts, and tops have become all the rage among America’s moms – so much so that it’s hard not to spot a trademark LulaRoe piece on a trip to the grocery store. And though those coveted black leggings are seemingly impossible to get your hands on (trust me, I’ve tried), finding a LulaRoe consultant isn’t nearly as hard. Since 2016, the fairly young company has seen a big bump in consultant numbers,… Read More