Business

Starting a business isn’t easy, but the reward that comes with helping a customer resolve a need with a product or service makes all of that hard work worth it. If this is your first time in the business world, then you’ll need to do a few things. First you’ll have to come up with an idea, a business plan, …

A recession is a significant decline in economic activity in a given region that lasts for an extended period of time. In recent decades, experts have disagreed on whether falling gross domestic product (GDP) is enough to indicate a recession.  When a country experiences negative GDP, rising unemployment, and falling levels of retail sales, manufacturing, and personal income for a …

Invoices are incredibly important for small business owners. They serve many purposes for the small businesses or independent contractors who create them as well as the clients and customers who receive them. Not only is it important to create invoices carefully so that critical information is included, it’s also a good idea to create a professional-looking invoice instead of something that looks …

Recently, I moderated a panel discussion that included Lori Greiner of TV’s Shark Tank, myself, and Alison Corcoran, the Staples Senior VP for North American Stores and Online Marketing, for a lively roundtable discussion about entrepreneurship and small business . After our panel discussion, I had a chance to sit down with Lori and ask her some questions about what it takes …

Both Stripe and PayPal can help you send invoices, process payments and receive money. How do they differ, and which one is right for your business? Stripe is a far more robust financial services provider and charges lower fees. Stripe is customizable, and allows your business to accept different payment options. PayPal has simple and straightforward invoicing tools for your …

Choosing the right business entity can be tricky, but understanding what an LLC is can help you make the best choice. LLC stands for limited liability company; LLCs protect a business owner’s personal assets if they’re involved in a lawsuit. An LLC can be taxed as a sole proprietorship, an S corporation or a partnership. An LLC can have unlimited …

Google Calendar is already among the easiest calendar apps to use. With these tips and tricks, you’ll find it even easier. Google Calendar is an efficient, streamlined calendar app free for all Gmail and Google Workspace users. Google Calendar can help you streamline meeting planning, set meeting reminders, determine your daily agenda and schedule your tasks. You can use Google …

Instagram is a powerful marketing tool for your business. Here’s how to make the most of it. Instagram is a popular social media platform that can also serve as a valuable business marketing tool. Create a business account on Instagram, and then use photos, live videos, and hashtags to market your business.  Advertise your business through Instagram ads and use …

LinkedIn is the most popular professional online platform for job seekers and businesses. Learn how to make the most of this valuable tool. LinkedIn is a social platform where professionals can network, search for jobs, sign up as freelancers, and publish articles. If you own a business, LinkedIn for Business lets you vet and hire employees and vendors, generate leads, …

If you’ve ever wanted to start a podcast, now would be the perfect time to do it. The medium is hotter than it’s ever been and continues to grow at a lightning-fast pace. Moreover, people often prefer listening to audio content over reading it. Wondering how to start a podcast? You have come to the right place. There are so …