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6 Tools to Help You Manage Your Remote Side Hustle Efficiently (and Easily)

Managing a side hustle on top of a full-time job requires a lot of dedication. Depending on the type of work you’re doing, it can even feel like your side hustle requires more work than...

byLucas Miller

August 7, 2020

4 Flexible and Remote Hiring Options for Startup Founders

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the way we work. From managing cash flow to adjusting email marketing, many entrepreneurs and small business owners have had to find new ways to adapt to this changing...

byLucas Miller

June 11, 2020

Why E-Commerce Sites Must Address Web Accessibility During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down school systems, forced businesses to close their doors and has completely changed our normal way of living as we adapt to social distancing and stay at home orders. While...

byLucas Miller

April 12, 2020

The Real Cost of an Untimely Data Breach (and How Your Startup Can Protect Itself)

We live in a day and age when companies big and small are increasingly connected to the internet. While this has streamlined many aspects of starting and running a business, the increased connectivity has also...

byLucas Miller

June 28, 2019

4 Things E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Must Know About Buyer Behavior

As an e-commerce entrepreneur, you’ve undoubtedly spent countless hours fine-tuning your product to make it the best it can be. But a great product alone does not a successful e-commerce business make. You must also be able...

byNathan Resnick

April 11, 2019

3 Personal Growth Habits to Integrate Into Your Life

There is a difference between successful people and those who are not. While it’s easy to think that successful people got a lucky break or were born with a better disposition, that is hardly ever...

byAmanda Abella

January 31, 2018

5 Ways to Protect Your Business From Non-Paying Clients

When you work as a freelancer or run your own business, non-paying clients can be a major threat to your livelihood, and unfortunately, they’re all too common. The Freelancers Union found that 70 percent of...

byBlair Nicole

December 17, 2017

7 Common Non-Disclosure Contract Mistakes Startups Make

Of the many contracts that startups draft and execute, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are among the most common. Protecting intellectual property is a key concern, and thus, startups want to legally prevent employees, vendors and investors...

byCher Zevala

December 14, 2017

3 Reasons Why a Side Hustle Can Make a Huge Impact in Your Career

While a business degree can be valuable to your career growth, there are plenty of real-world examples that make it obvious that a degree isn’t the be-all end-all to a burgeoning career. Bill Gates famously dropped...

byNathan Resnick

October 21, 2017

Startup Cities: Ranking of the Best Around the World [Infographic]

The internet and the rise of digital technologies have revolutionized the business landscape. Never before have companies been able to emerge and grow so fast, with so little physical infrastructure. Today, entrepreneurs can identify a...

byEdna Oliveros

December 11, 2016

Gift Card Program: 4 Business Advantages

A gift card program is a terrific tool to motivate customers to purchase your products and services. These programs are easy to maintain and keep your customers engaged and coming back to your business. Whether...

byDavid Iafrate

October 27, 2016

How Your Startup Can Accept Online Payments with Ease

Accepting online payments can help increase small business sales. You have many options for accepting online payments, including accepting eChecks, recurring billing, online gateways and integrations, and more! Allow your customers the ease of paying online,...

byDavid Iafrate

September 28, 2016

Why Your Business Should Accept EMV Chip Cards

By now, you have probably heard the buzzwords “EMV,” “chip cards,” or “Fraud Liability Shift,” but do you really know what they mean? As a business owner, it’s critical for you to understand the importance...

byInternational Bancard

September 23, 2016

Grow Your Business Through Payment Acceptance [Infographic]

Starting a business can be overwhelming and confusing. Do you know the steps to take to help grow your business? If you're looking to grow your business, consider payment acceptance through different channels. It's simple! By accepting...

byDavid Iafrate

September 16, 2016

Branding: In Media, What’s Old is New Again

Over the past few years, the television industry has grappled with diminishing ad revenue in an increasingly diversified media landscape. Choices amongst platforms means that funding has been spread over more than network and cable, to...

byPatrick Jager

July 25, 2016

The Anatomy of a Perfect E-Commerce Store [Infographic]

Oftentimes, entrepreneurs fail to realize how tough running an e-commerce store can be. Granted, it may be possible to run on only a backbone of staff in comparison to what a brick and mortar store requires, with relatively...

byJames Brockbank

July 6, 2016

Go to the Cloud: Cut Costs and Scale Your Business

New cloud computing companies can help you cut costs and rapidly scale your business for launch, rapid expansion or even franchising. Help ensure your business is free to redirect its resources for exceptional service, delivery and...

byMelissa Fisher

July 3, 2016

How to Deliver a Great Elevator Pitch

"I have a great idea!" "I want to tell you about my project." "You have to hear this pitch!" OK, so you've teed up a conversation, but can you deliver on it? When the person...

byPatrick Jager

May 25, 2016

Rethinking Engagement in a Digital World

I was recently interviewed by Joel Pilger of RevThink on what I would tell agencies looking to get into TV. In listening back, I might sound overly pessimistic about traditional linear media. Let me be clear, I am...

byPatrick Jager

May 19, 2016

Digital Marketing Campaign: Get the Most Out of Video

The biggest challenge for any brand looking to expand online is embracing the concept of digital marketing. For many businesses, video a brand new challenge and one that could cause difficulties if the best practices are not followed....

bySuzanne Vallance

May 17, 2016