The holiday season is approaching, marking a vital time for small businesses. To help businesses make the most of a period where many retailers expect to make more than half their annual revenue, Facebook has launched a new set of tools. The social media giant’s new and updated suite of tools is designed to help…
Even a couple of years ago, it was practically impossible to make money while traveling. Thanks to travel vlogging, a tribe of travelers today are able to do both at the same time — work and travel the world by visiting new places. What is a Travel Vlog? A travel vlog is a short video…
Women and minority business owners have historically had difficulty accessing capital. So there are now some grant opportunities aimed at addressing that inequality. Some are open to businesses nationwide. And others are focused on specific communities or educational initiatives. Here are a few for business owners to know. Latest Small Business Grants for Women Business…
The third annual MetLife Triangle Tech X Conference is going by the theme Women and STEM: Harnessing the Great Reevaluation this year. The conference is going to bring together the most influential leaders in technology and business for a free two-day virtual summit. The summit will look at the barriers women are facing in tech…
An online presence is an essential part of growing a business in 2021. Whether you’re opening a local shop or running a company entirely online, your content and website can make a huge impact. Here, members of the online small business community share tips for shaking up your online presence. Create TikTok Videos That Connect…
WooCommerce is a customizable, open-source eCommerce platform built for WordPress or as an eCommerce option by web hosting providers. With it, users can create and manage an eCommerce storefront without the need to do any coding. In addition, the WooCommerce store comes with hundreds of free and paid extensions that let you extend and customize your…
Twitter has debuted a raft of new ad features and a revamped algorithm as part of a drive to grow its performance and advertising business. The social networking giant’s restored algorithm decides which ads users see. The ad feature overhaul enables users to initiate the download of ads that promote the downloading of mobile games…
Fake reviews can have a devastating effect on a small business. And the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is ready to hold the people or businesses responsible for this practice accountable. The FTC Says It’s Cracking Down on Fake Reviews Online by committing to protect consumers and competition. It aims to do this by preventing anticompetitive, deceptive,…
The deadline for SBA working capital loans due to drought is fast approaching. Businesses in six states have until November 5, 2021 to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These businesses can use the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills. The Looming…
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