your business is one of the most important things in your life, it’s hard to trust others to handle any aspect of it. No matter how good a candidate looks on paper, you likely won’t have a good idea of how trustworthy they are until you’re able to meet them face-to-face. Luckily, there are some…
It’s hard enough to attract customers and make sales, hire and manage employees, and pay your bills. Small businesses also have to comply with government regulations of which there are thousands and thousands, with more to come. According to last year’s annual report on federal regulations, of the 3,852 federal regulations in the pipeline, 635…
Today marketing covers a wide range of channels both in the digital and analog world. If you are not up to date with the latest cutting-edge marketing, you are playing catch up. Digital Summit Portland 2022 is going to be showcasing strategies and tactics along with actionable tips and insights to positively impact your small…
If you want your marketing strategy to be successful, you need to change things over time. Upgrades can help you make the most of new platforms, tools, and customer habits. These tips from members of the online small business community can help you take your current marketing plan to the next level. Step Up Your…
The economy being what it is, having multiple streams of revenue is a great way to deal with the record-high inflation. And one of the best ways of doing this is with an online business. An online business allows you to run your operation from anywhere while acquiring a global customer base. The online businesses…
Most businesses have faced hardships over the past few years. But micro-businesses and those owned by women and minority entrepreneurs have been especially impacted. The Latest Micro Business and Women-Owned Business Grants Small business grants can combat some of those additional challenges. Here are some current opportunities for women, micro-businesses, and others in communities across…
So, what small business is not facing challenges these days? With economic indicators on the downside across many metrics, small businesses are living with many challenges. And grants are providing some relief for those lucky enough to get approved. But first, they have to apply, which is the best advice if you are looking to…
Most of us have large volumes of paperwork and files at home. These could be bills, contracts, receipts, title deeds, and more. As these documents are important, we need to ensure they are kept safe and organized to protect them from loss, theft, or damage. Finding a good storage unit for your important documents and…
If Congress abides by President Joe Biden’s request and suspends the Federal gas tax, will that translate into greatly reduced gas and diesel prices? No. If Congress did vote to suspend the Federal tax – and to date, that seems unlikely – the oil companies are under no obligation to keep their prices stagnant. And…
By the end of May 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had a backlog of 21.3 million unprocessed paper tax returns, up by 1.3 million since last year. This is according to a report by National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) Erin M. Collins to Congress. The report also expressed concern about continuing delays in processing paper-filed…
