Passive income is a business strategy that allows you to sell products or services on auto-pilot, so you can essentially earn money without doing extra work. It is understandably becoming increasingly popular with entrepreneurs who want to support a comfortable lifestyle without working seemingly endless hours. Passive Income Ideas If this sounds like an attractive…
Sponsored Post To Rakesh Gupta, a Salesforce MVP and small business owner, adversity is essential to achieving success. In fact, his life journey is the perfect example of it.Born and raised in Katihar, a small town in India, Rakesh saw his parents sacrifice their needs and safety for his success. He recalls watching his father leave each morning…
A successful email marketing campaign needs an eye-catching, succinct and relevant subject line to grab the attention of recipients and encourage them to open the email to learn more. Professional email subject lines are often descriptive and personal, rather than generic and lackluster, which do little in compelling subscribers to open the email. Email Subject…
It’s not uncommon for freelancers to work diligently from project to project. Lining up work consistently is how we earn the real money. However, working so hard for our clients can mean we’re neglecting our own business. Building a brand is what can lead to longevity and increased income. Benefits of a Freelancer Brand I…
There are about 2,300 escape room businesses operating in the U.S. today. That number has grown dramatically over the past few years, as this concept has gained popularity with friend groups, families and even business teams. If you’re not familiar with the escape room concept, here’s how it works. Basically, you’re placed in a themed…
Small businesses need to be aware of the Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) because it’s designed to reimburse employees who drive their vehicles for business. Most companies use the more familiar IRS business mileage standard, but FAVR presents another more precise option. Small Business Trends contacted Craig Powell, Motus CEO, to dig deeper into how…
Franchises offer one of the best entry points into the business world for first-time entrepreneurs. For experienced business people, it has just as many opportunities. The NorCal Franchise Business Expo 2019, which is sponsored by Silicon Valley Score, will let you meet franchisors face to face. If you want to be independent, be your own boss,…
It’s important to always have goals for your business. And the new year is a perfect time to set some resolutions or achievements you’d like to make going forward. Whether you’re looking to start over or grow an existing business, here are some goals you might consider for 2019, along with tips from members of…
Ice cream and frozen yogurt businesses can be found in nearly any community. But Reis & Irvy’s still thinks there’s room for disruption in the industry. Reis & Irvy’s does sell frozen yogurt. But that’s about where the similarities end. Instead of a storefront or stand, the company operates a series of machine-operated kiosks. Instead…
There are a lot of negatives in the news about the big social media companies. While those headlines tend to focus on the leadership at those companies, the sites themselves continue to be a boon for small business owners. They’re one centralized location to reach a large group of potential customers and followers. This week,…
