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Female Entrepreneurs: Best Free Online & Mentoring Programs to Help Your Business
More than a half a million workers are creating their own jobs every month, according to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity. About one in five of those are started by women, notes Forbes. Female-created businesses could be an important key in creating more jobs and helping equalize the pay threshold in the U.S. Small... Read More
Six Practical Tips for Building a Successful Blog
Your business is thriving. You’ve managed to stay ahead of the competition. But staying on top requires a strong and consistent connection to your audience (i.e., your current and potential customers). While a blog offers an excellent forum to build this relationship, it seems everyone’s got one––or more. Like stars in the sky, there are... Read More
Which Ecommerce Platform is Right for Me?
Many SMB owners are often stumped when it comes to choosing an ecommerce platform that is right for their needs. There are several different options available, depending on the type and size of business, the technical ability of your team and your budget. Do you want to be able to modify every last detail, or... Read More
Five Products That Make You Say ‘Why Didn’t I Think of That?’
Market forecasting is one of the most important traits in any entrepreneur. Figuring out what the consumer wants before they know it themselves is infinitely important. It’s also really frustrating when someone else hits the spot before you have your chance. We combed through our deep-seeded insecurities to bring you a list of current (last... Read More
As Shakespeare Put It: 8 Common Business-Naming Mistakes
What’s in a name? A lot, actually. When you’re deciding on the word that’ll stick into any potential customer’s head when they first hear about your product. You may be further on your way to choosing the right name for your business by avoiding these eight mistakes: Trying to outsmart a successful large company by... Read More
Moving Office Tips: The Ultimate Guide To Moving Day [Infographic]
They say that moving house is one of the most stressful things a person can experience in their life – but just imagine if you were the one in charge of moving a business and its employees to a new premises. From finding a new office, to the organisation of logistics, and the upheaval of... Read More
8 Tips for a Successful Marketing Campaign
Online marketing has brought the world market to within the means of even the smallest business. However, the enormous size of the Internet market and the number of marketing options can seem overwhelming to a business just starting its first online marketing campaign. Before you begin, take a few minutes to consider the following online... Read More
10 Free Tools to Help Your Business Succeed in 2013
The right tools can make your life so much simpler and boost your productivity. As an entrepreneur, a strict budget generally comes with the territory. Save your pennies and give these awesome tools a try this year. 1. Google Apps Google seems to have an app for everything now. Their Gmail email system is free... Read More
Startup Struggles: The Most Common Challenges Entrepreneurs Face Today [Infographic]
It’s no surprise that people want to be their own boss. Starting your own business gives you the freedom to call the shots and not have some overzealous manager — or art director — peering over your shoulder all day, telling you how your job should be done. But, starting your own business is a... Read More
The Perks of Being Picky
“The point of running a business is to make money,” an entrepreneur friend of mine tells me. I disagree with him. True, a business needs money to sustain itself, but what’s the point if it’s not enjoyable? I opened my company because I love creating things, entertaining people, and, most of all, doing work that... Read More
10 Proven Methods to Optimize Your Videos for Search
If you’re looking for effective ways to advertise your new website or startup, don’t forget the power of video. Internet surfers, and especially young people, conduct searches on Youtube second only to Google. In fact, studies conducted by aimClear show that video search results produce about a 41% higher click-through rate than plain text results,... Read More
Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market from Self-Made Entrepreneurs Who Did it Right
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