With the roll-out of the vaccination program and the opening up of many industries, there had been a renewed sense of optimism facing the small business community in the US. Such optimism was, however, short-lived, marred for many small businesses in recent months by inflation. Inflation is attributed to demand outstripping the supply of goods…
It’s no secret that the events industry was obliterated in 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying need for social distancing. According to the International Congress and Convention Association, 88% of 2020 planned events were either cancelled, postponed or conducted virtually. Many wonder if the industry ever fully will return to pre-pandemic levels. Taking the…
What drives you? As a business owner, you might say a passion for making a difference or solving customer problems. But did you ever consider that it’s actually the invisible and unconscious stories that you’ve made up about yourself? You already know this, because your “Storyteller in Chief” is chit chatting right now, as you’re…
Amazon Pay is a fast and easy way to purchase products and services. There is no transaction, membership or currency conversion fee. Small businesses need to pay attention. Customers can buy things from your e-commerce online storefronts and/or website using the data stored in their Amazon account. They can shop with Amazon Pay at your…
Last week, Keap held its annual IKON conference, which gave solopreneurs ideas on automating, tweaking their lead capturing strategies and some new products. It also highlighted some small business growth trends. The event was held at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Arizona and virtually online. It kicked off with a keynote talk from Clate…
WordPress is a popular Content Management System (CMS) that allows users to host and build websites. WordPress is a free open-source CMS that comes with a good selection of themes, plugins architecture, and customizable features to customize your website to fit your business, blog, portfolio, or even online store. So, if you are asking is WordPress…
You never know when the opportunity of a lifetime will walk through the door… or step onto an elevator. That’s why businessman Philip Crosby wrote in his “The Art of Getting Your Own Sweet Way,” that business people should have a prepared speech ready to present their ideas and benefits at any given moment. “This…
Since the COVID pandemic, the idea of people working five days a week in the office has become a thing of the past. But what could your team members accomplish if they only worked four days a week and used the extra time to renew themselves so they could focus on their work the other…
Vistaprint, specialists in design and marketing designed to empower small businesses, has announced the launch of Vista, a significant brand development for the company. Vista is the new parent company of Vistaprint. It incorporates Vistaprint, 99designs by Vista, Vista x Wix and the company’s most recent acquisition of Crello. Crello has now rebranded under Vista as…
The number of businesses being bought and sold continues to increase with the third quarter seeing a 17% rise in acquisitions from the previous quarter, according to BizBuySell’s latest Insight report. The report also indicates that sellers are feeling more confident that they can receive a good price for their businesses. The median revenue of businesses…