Sponsored Post For 30.5% of small business owners, inflation is of extreme worry. Not only that, but now small business owners are ranking it as a top concern, with nearly two-thirds or 62.5% saying they have general concerns about inflation, along with rising prices. This insightful and timely data about the state of small business…
In my most recent search for fresh, new marketing reads, I ran into The Conversion Code: Stop Chasing Leads and Start Attracting Clients by Chris Smith. This book was originally published in 2016 and has just be completely updated and released. Here’s what caught my attention. The Author’s Background Chris Smith cut his teeth in the…
Whether you are a nature enthusiast, an outdoor person, a traveler, the one with an eye for the detail that catches the cat that scares the dog for a split second, or just someone with a camera and never really gave it time, photography is a skill that can be taught. The great thing about…
? Most small business owners know about online business reviews. They let you know what your customers like about your products and services and what they don’t. But what if you could suppress the negative reviews so that potential customers can only see the positive ones? In this episode of Small Biz in :15, Shawn…
Income statements are the central hub of small businesses’ financial statements. An income statement shows a company’s revenue, total operating expenses, and net income. They are important in part because they supply the latest info and one for a prior period, so comparisons are easier. An income statement is an important cog in the small business financials…
Canadian-based global eCommerce company Shopify says its merchants contributed 5 million jobs and $444 billion in global economic activity in 2021. That’s an increase of 45% from 2020. Shopify merchants sold $25 billion worth of goods and services outside of their home countries. Small businesses accounted for $11 billion of the $25 billion. In the…
Passive incomes and side hustles are one of the major perks of the digital era. Employed people and people owning businesses, both practice side hustles to earn more income. These means of an extra income can be done by anyone with readily available tools. Affiliate marketing is the most popular business in 2022. There are…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. And UPS is marking the occasion by awarding grant funding to AAPI-owned businesses. This $150,000 grant program is part of UPS’s Proudly Unstoppable initiative. And the Asian American & Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (ACE) is helping to administer grants. About UPS and National…
As we write this, it’s impossible to find a place in America where the average price of gas is under $3.75. That’s what you’re paying if you live in Arkansas. Head west and you’ll find all-time high gas prices in California, where you’ll pay north of $5/gallon. There’s no indication when the nationwide gas prices…
Planning is an essential element of running a business. But creating new strategies doesn’t come naturally to every entrepreneur. Games can actually help you develop these essential skills. Read on for a guide to the best business simulation games for entrepreneurs. What is a Business Strategy Game? A business strategy game is an exercise that…