Sponsored posts are one form of income that I love making on my blog. Although it’s not passive, it’s one of the easier ways to earn income from blogging. A sponsored blog post is when a company pays for you to write a post on your website. It’s usually an opportunity for them to promote […]
When you’re running a business, keeping costs as low as possible is important. It helps you maintain a healthy profit margin and keep prices reasonable for your customers so they remain loyal. To that end, you must constantly keep a close eye on business costs. If opportunities arise that might lower them, you’ll probably check […]
With the frequency of data breaches and attacks on the rise, it’s no longer an option for companies to have a weak defense to secure themselves against these cyberattacks. Just last year, these attacks hit companies big and small, and many individuals were hit by cybercriminals retrieving their credit card or banking information. As a […]
Owning a business can be stressful. When you’re working day in and day on project launches, you also need to be focusing on building a loyal customer base. Your business may experience its own slumps and busy seasons, but if you’re only looking to sell once to customers, you’re going to create a lot of […]
There comes a point in most everyone’s life when it’s time to call it quits and retire. If you work for a business, giving notice may be as simple as a resignation letter. If, on the other hand, you own the business, making an exit can be a little more difficult. You must decide if […]
Freelancing full-time is something many people hope to do. I enjoy freelancing and love the flexibility that it gives me now that I work for myself. But to be successful, there are a few critical details that you need to consider first before taking the plunge. Doing quite a bit of preparation beforehand will make the […]
We’ve all been trained to climb the ladder in our careers: Do well, hit your goals, get promoted, and repeat until you find yourself in a corner office. In reality, however, there are only so many management positions any company can sustain, and the idea that we all should be working our way toward those […]
We hear a lot about taking our weaknesses and working on them until we become strong in those areas. Unfortunately, trying to turn weaknesses into strengths might not be the best or most efficient use of your time as a business owner. Recently, I came across a philosophy that recommends that you focus on your […]
My freelance writing career started with humble beginnings. I began by pitching for writing spots on various small blogs. After getting published, I would use those writing samples to pitch businesses and major websites for paid work. These days I get pitches for my own blog. Some of the pitches are great, but most of them […]
There is no greater excitement in business than a hockey stick growth moment. If you are new to the term, hockey stick growth is a growth pattern shaped like a hockey stick. It has a steady, stable base before rocketing up into the sky. It isn’t always easy to create hockey stick moments, but looking […]