One way to guarantee a positive relationship with your contractors is paying on time. Paying on time shows that you appreciate their work. If you want contractors to continue working with you, you should offer a competitive rate and send payments before the invoice deadline. Here are a few ways to make sure you’re always […]
We know that late payments can happen sometimes when you’re a freelancer or running a business. However, you don’t have to accept this as the norm. Late payments can disrupt your cash flow and also cost you to spend unnecessary time and energy following up and trying to track the paper trail. Want to know […]
Too many people take networking for granted when it comes to building their business. Looking back, my business wouldn’t be where it is today without networking. The people in my network have always been there to provide tips, advice, opportunities and leads that help me grow my business. I believe in giving back just as […]
I’ll say it: lots of business books are a waste of time. They spend too much time of fluff and not enough time giving you practical advice. I don’t need to hear ‘you need to build something remarkable’ for 5 chapters (looking at you Seth Godin). I need to hear that in one chapter, and […]
Marketing is critical to the success of any business. You’ve got to get people talking about your work or product so that you can get in front of the people that will buy from you. It’s a simple theory with a complicated execution. HOw do you determine a good ROI for the time and money […]
As the cofounder of a startup, to protect your best interests should be a priority. No matter how friendly you are with the other members of the founding team, you have to look out for your own best interests. Otherwise, you could end up on the outside looking in. 5 Tips for Protecting Your Best Interests […]
The blockchain has already helped to revolutionize the world of currency. By using a shared, publicly distributed ledger, an entire network of users can keep track of their own material ownership and transactions. But soon, the blockchain will be able to track ownership for all kinds of things, including material goods like cars and intangible […]
Influencers are an essential piece of modern marketing strategy. There are many tricks to keep in mind when it comes to influencer marketing for eCommerce brands. 1. Tracking Influencer Performance Marketing is ineffective without having the ability to see hard metrics from your initiatives. Tracking influencers are especially challenging. This is because they promote across […]
Summer is right around the corner and sometimes that means your work schedule can go all over the place. Kids will be out of school and your summer may be full of travel, events, and other activities. When you run your own business, you have the freedom to choose your own schedule. This can be […]
Few industries are dictated quite like ecommerce is dominated by Amazon, Walmart, and other superpowers. Despite the utter control these companies have on the space, there are still smaller ecommerce businesses that find success. This leaves other businesses and entrepreneurs wondering if there’s a repeatable recipe at play. And if so, how can more small […]