Food shortages and delays have been reported across the United States, pinned, in part, on rising consumer demand amid the easing of coronavirus restrictions. The supply chain issues the US economy is currently facing are not only impacting consumers, but they are taking their toll on small businesses. Businesses that require a robust supply of…
With the rise of the gig economy more and more people are opting to work as freelancers or contractors. This is because the opportunities presented help them to work on projects for multiple companies simultaneously and grow skillsets while opening themselves to more opportunities. In addition, gig affords them more independence and freedom to choose…
If you’re making and selling handmade products, it makes sense to have as many revenue streams as you can. And the more places you have where to sell crafts online, the better your chances for increasing your revenue streams. You may have started out hitting local craft markets, and you probably have your own website…
Avoiding falling victim to cybercrime can be a daunting challenge for small business owners. Knowing the areas where cybercrime is less prevalent can be an invaluable step in averting being subjected to online crime. To shed light on the regions most at risk of cybercrime, AdvisorSmith, providers of expert research and advanced tools for small…
Here’s the dilemma for business owners: the business is growing and you’d like to invest some of the profits back into it. But, you’ve been working long hours and need to earn money. Where’s the balance? As a business owner, how should you pay yourself? And how much? How do Small Business Owners Pay Themselves?…
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a Liberian national plead guilty to $23 million in COVID-19 relief fraud. This announcement comes a couple of weeks after the first COVID small business loan fraud sentencing was delivered in Rhode Island. In that case, David Staveley received a 56-month sentence in federal prison followed by…
Are you looking to generate more income through your website? One simple way to do that is by adding the right WordPress membership plugin. With the best WordPress membership plugin, you’ll be able to manage your revenue stream more efficiently for your passive income business ideas. What is a WordPress Membership Site? A WordPress membership…
Whether your team is fully remote or working hybrid-style, spending time together in a non-work context is crucial. It helps members connect to one another better, improves collaboration and productivity, and it’s a good way to get to know one another better. Virtual team events might seem difficult or challenging to coordinate, but it’s still…
Businesses in nearly every industry are trying to be more sustainable. Sometimes, the answer comes from simple solutions — like reusing materials that would otherwise be discarded. For example, Neutrall offers unique products made from old bottles. This solution keeps them out of landfills and provides a stylish solution. Read more in this week’s Small…
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to add to the festive season by letting your clients know that you are thinking of them. Sending out festive messages to your clients is not only a way of wishing them well for the holidays, but it is also a way of maintaining good…