You’ve probably heard of shared office space before, but it’s not just for solo entrepreneurs doing their own thing. Your business could actually be a good fit for sharing an office with another company. Not only could shared office space be the answer to your cash flow issues, but it could provide a number of other […]
Obtaining a loan for your small business isn’t always a simple task. Depending on the factors that are present in your situation, a lengthy vetting process may take place. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can be very helpful. Understanding Your Options Before probing into what exactly lenders are looking for, it’s important to […]
Competition is a natural part of doing business. Even if you’re the first to market, you’re eventually going to deal with competition. It’s just the way the business world works. But there are right and wrong ways to respond to competition in saturated niches. Are you doing it the right way? In this post we’ll […]
A company’s success is made up of different components – strategy, talent, competitive advantage, and leadership. All of these processes play a role, but leadership becomes one of the main reasons for the success of business. Some businesses succeed despite their leaders, but as a general rule, it’s the leader that determines the direction of […]
Money isn’t everything, but it does tend to keep a business running. Unfortunately, many small business owners struggle to become profitable without knowing why. They just can’t figure out why they aren’t having financial success. According to Inc.com, 96 percent of businesses fail within ten years because they can’t pay their bills. The problem is […]
When Kevin Plank first launched his now billion-dollar company Under Armour, one of his biggest challenges was conveying a professional image. He didn’t want people to know that he was working out of his grandmother’s basement. So he did everything possible in the beginning to make his small online business appear bigger. He even carried around multiple […]
As if business owners didn’t have enough to worry about, they also need to find a bank that won’t charge them fees, such as a monthly service charge if you don’t maintain a high enough balance. A business also needs features like online banking, a debit card, and other banking perks, like a payment or […]
The growth and size of Amazon is nothing short of amazing. It has a firm chokehold on the entire ecommerce industry and rarely shows any signs of loosening its grip. Research shows that Amazon has more than 300 million active users, while nearly half of all online shoppers start with Amazon when conducting a search for […]
Blogging is a great way to earn a little disposable income, whether it’s something you do on the side or it’s your full-time profession. If you have a passion for event planning, elegant nuptials, flowers, gowns, and other wedding details, it follows that weddings would be the focus of your blog. Your top priority should […]
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, one of the challenges of being a freelancer is constantly recruiting new clients. Without a stable list of clients and the ability to find freelance work, it’s going to be pretty difficult to thrive as a solopreneur. Attending in-person events and reaching out to businesses that […]