Making beautiful, hand-crafted wood items to sell is an extremely creative and rewarding way to make money. Naturally, like any art or craft project, some woodworking creations sell better than others. Most Profitable Woodworking Projects to Build and Sell If you’re determined to turn your creative, woodworking skills into profit, take a look at the…
Facebook has added Stories to all of its brands and now it is also part of Groups. With this new feature Group members can be part of the story by contributing and collaborating in a conversation. Since many businesses and brands maintain such Groups, this may be an opportunity to boost engagement. The global rollout…
For most businesses, Christmas and New Year’s means office parties, but for introverts, this time of year can be highly stressful. A new infographic by Simply Be titled, “An Introvert’s Guide to Office Parties” has 18 tips to help introverts navigate office functions around this time of year. The infographic looks to provide a set…
Since its launch back in 2005, YouTube has become the premier online destination for video content. For small businesses, YouTube provides a number of unique opportunities, from video marketing for a specific product or service to earning an income through the YouTube Partner Program. 2018 YouTube Trends Here are some statistics and trends that could…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) wants you to find the right mentor as you move forward in your entrepreneurial journey. To that end, the SBA will be holding a chat on Twitter to celebrate National Mentoring Month in January. On January 10, 2019, you can log on to Twitter at #SBAchat at 3 pm ET…
You don’t need to wait for a new year to update your business’s processes. But when the calendar changes, it serves as a good reminder to evaluate some of the tech and platforms you use so you can modernize your business and become even more effective. Here, members of the online small business community share…
In the world of business, no matter what company you run or which role you have in a business, there are certain ‘rules’ that should be observed and followed to create a professional, experienced and serious image. Timeless Business Etiquette Rules Business etiquette goes much further than throwing on a suit and tie and giving…
Starting an online business isn’t easy, but for entrepreneurs who are willing to put in the work, they can yield tremendous rewards. There are several key points of which you must be aware if you want to sell products or services online. 3 Lesser-Known Entrepreneur Skills Everyone knows about the sales and marketing aspects of…
We don’t aim to read the tea leaves here, but it’s hard not to speculate. This week, we reported on the most recent employment numbers from ADP. In the small business sector, 46,000 jobs were added in November 2018. Franchise businesses added 11,500 jobs in the same time. Those are both healthy figures. And any…
I can’t remember where I heard “Leadership Seminar,” but almost immediately this idea of being led there popped into my head. It took a bit to get the font large enough to be readable, but thin enough for three signs, and I had to research those little standup sign things, but it’s a simple idea…
