Jan 2, 2023 | Finance
Controlling costs is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. Not only does it help improve your bottom line, but it also allows you to allocate more resources towards growth and innovation. In today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s...
Dec 28, 2022 | Start A Business
Countless articles and videos focus on the fantasy of “startups” and their ability to positively change people’s lives. “All you need to do is start” and “Trial and error” are common phrases that gurus use to encourage all those on the fence. The problem for some is –...
Dec 27, 2022 | Inspiration, Marketing, Start A Business
Networking is a valuable tool for business owners who are either in the infancy of starting a new business or for those who are hoping to grow their business. There are numerous benefits to gain from networking. Among them, I’ll fill you in with just some examples of...
Dec 26, 2022 | Finance, Legal/Insurance
Starting a company is a daunting task but having someone do it alongside you can alleviate many of the struggles that doing it alone contains. The issue then is how much of the company and its profit should be shared between partners. The ensure sustainability within...
Dec 21, 2022 | Legal/Insurance, Start A Business
If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you’ve invented something brilliant only to turn around and find it’s being used without your consent, you are not alone. This is why it’s worth legally protecting your intellectual property from others. Rightfully so, you...
Dec 20, 2022 | Inspiration, Start A Business
You have a business, or you’re looking to create one. Congratulations! You’re in for a bumpy ride. Your early decisions will help make that ride a sketchy 4-wheel expedition up a mountain or a stable roller coaster ride that Walt Disney would be proud of. Using a...
Dec 19, 2022 | Inspiration
Innovation can be a game changer. It has allowed success to many people throughout history. But what has led some innovators to success when others have completely sunk? Well, first off, a great innovator needs to be able to stay current, understand what’s going...
Dec 14, 2022 | Finance, Inspiration, Lifestyle
Unlike typical weather forecasts the economy does not have a set trajectory or definitive fluctuation. Because of this the economy can grow and collapse in faster than usual shifts at potentially very rapid rates. Trusting instinct or news outlets to provide timely...
Dec 13, 2022 | Inspiration, Lifestyle
Finding yourself in a management position doesn’t necessarily that you will have skills necessary to lead a team. You may just see yourself as only being good at running the day-to-day operations, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to develop them over...
Dec 12, 2022 | Marketing, Start A Business
Starting a company is an invigorating feeling that motivates many entrepreneurs to do great things. The early times are vital when starting a company as it is the structuring stage for all further company development. Because of its vitality it is imperative that you...
Dec 7, 2022 | Marketing, Start A Business
When owning your own business, especially for those new to it, you’re bound to make a mistake or two. While some decisions you make will only cause a minor hiccup, some can create a major problem. Developing a marketing strategy should be one of the top priorities as...
Dec 6, 2022 | Inspiration, Start A Business
As important as it is to accept certain opportunities it is also equally, if not more important, to reject opportunities. Time and resources are very important when running a business, especially if you are striving to start a new one. The question of whether or not...
Dec 5, 2022 | Hiring And Labor, Inspiration
The goal of team building is to bring co-workers together and provide opportunities for them to build more meaningful relationships. People who include this into their business plan have found the results to be quite rewarding. Here are some reasons why you should...
Nov 30, 2022 | Finance, Hiring And Labor, Inspiration
The gig economy has a reputation of short-term tasks done in volume to obtain the desired income of their worker. This, however, is not always the case as some gigs may break this stereotype with higher paying opportunities with comparable volume. The typical gig...
Nov 29, 2022 | Inspiration, Lifestyle
The term digital accessibility is the practice of designing digital products and their environment so that they can be accessed by those living with various disabilities. Most of us are aware of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates public spaces...
Nov 28, 2022 | Finance, Hiring And Labor
According to ZenBusiness, the hourly rates for 6,000 freelances billed over 100 hours of work on the freelancing website Upwork show that men charge an average of $22.28 more hourly than women. With the growing of the gig economy, it is important to ensure equality...
Nov 23, 2022 | Marketing
Deciding where and how to promote your brand plays a critical role in your business. Over half of marketing done for businesses is done digitally these days. This is why it’s important to become familiar with and stay on top of what’s trending right now. Ultimately,...
Nov 22, 2022 | Hiring And Labor, Legal/Insurance, Start A Business
In early October, Biden had passed one of his newest proposals which, if enacted, can drastically change the gig worker economy and small business operation. The basic efforts of this proposal is to simply alter the status of gig workers from independent contractors...
Nov 21, 2022 | Inspiration, Lifestyle
Practically anyone can become an entrepreneur with the right mindset. It starts with an idea. After some hard work and dedication, that idea has become a reality. But what makes the successful ones stand out from the rest? Is it luck? Or are some just destined for...
Nov 16, 2022 | Inspiration, Marketing
Shark Tank is one of the most popular TV shows in history, continuing to gather millions of viewers for each new season as companies of any size continue to give their pitches to the world. There have been a number a majorly successful businesses that grew soon after...