April, 2017
Keep Your Eyes on the Rapidly Evolving Shipping Industry
We all know that the internet has changed shopping. More brick-and-mortar stores are closing almost as quickly as product review sites are growing, and the entire advertising industry seems to have been left dizzy and confused. There’s also one industry in particular that’s steadily growing in the background that most of us aren’t paying [...]
Warning: Avoid These 3 Gig Economy Onboarding Mistakes
Today’s gig economy is expanding at an overwhelming rate. And that growth can be attributed to how well the “gig” work option appeals to those interested in an alternative lifestyle or extra income not possible with traditional work. Related: Gig Economy Platforms Are Creating A New Class of Entrepreneurs For instance, [...]
10 Hosting Options Beyond Airbnb
The following excerpt is from the staff of Entrepreneur Media’s book Start Your Own Travel Hosting Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound It’s important to understand that as a potential host, you have options beyond working exclusively with Airbnb. In some cases, you may find it advantageous to work with [...]
From Inmate to SMS Marketing Success Story
In 2007, Todd Matherne hit rock bottom. Arrested for selling steroids, Matherne was given a seven-year sentence, even though he was a first-time offender. But what changes a decade has wrought since then. Related: 6 Stories of Super Successes Who Overcame Failure Today, Matherne is a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Extreme [...]
IRS Demanding More Dough? You Might Need to Head to Court
Have you received a proposed adjustment from the IRS in the aftermath of an audit? Well, before you faint, freak out, or scream other things that start with the letter “F,” keep in mind that you have options. This is because before the IRS-proposed adjustments from your audit are deemed final and you are on the hook for the amount [...]
Top 3 Features to Look for in a Lock Box for Your Real Estate Business
Even though lock boxes may seem like rather inconsequential items in the real estate world, the truth is they are actually one of the most important items and they cannot be overlooked when starting your own real estate business. After all, you’re going to need to provide these lock boxes to sellers. A lock box is nothing more than a [...]
Make Better Business Decisions by Seeing Where the World Is Going
Bucketfeet is a footwear company that collaborates with a global community of artists to design limited-edition shoes with the goal of sparking meaningful conversations to create a brighter world. With a network of 40,000 artists from more than 120 countries, Bucketfeet empowers artists to share their stories and perspectives using the [...]
Not Getting Enough Sleep? Blame Your Job.
Are you getting enough sleep? If you’re not getting at least seven hours of sleep or more every day, the answer is likely “no,” according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society. A shortage of sleep, classified as less than seven hours a day, can result in conditions such as cardiovascular disease, [...]
4 Ways to Ensure the Consistent Quality in Your Small Business
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High-quality products and services might leave your customers satisfied after your first encounter. However, if subsequent purchases leave a nasty [...]