Hearing the right words, at the right time, can be life changing. Especially when it comes to entrepreneurship. The best quotes contain meaningful lessons from successful (or at least experienced) people. I’ve compiled 10 of the most meaningful
How VoIP Can Save Your Business Thousands Each Year
Have you ever used Skype or had a voice call through Facebook? That’s VoIP in action. VoIP stands for Voice Over Internet Protocol. It can be used to describe any service that transmits audio over an Internet connection. Great, so why should
How to Outsource Boring Work Without Sacrificing Quality
“I hate doing this, but I can’t trust anyone else to do it.” Sound familiar? Small business owners are a special breed. They’re usually talented in multiple fields, which allows them to handle everything. But there is a time, in any
15 Books That All Entrepreneurs Should Read
I’ve read hundreds of books on entrepreneurship and business but some have stood far above the rest. This is a list of 15 books that are essential reads for aspiring entrepreneurs. Reading them will improve your business mindset, soft skills,
14 Best Customer Service Tools for Small Businesses
There are hundreds of customer service apps out there, is it possible to not be overwhelmed? Research is definitely a good thing. Choosing a customer service platform is a big investment. On top of the direct cost, it also takes time to move
The 25 Best Podcasts for Small Business Owners
Want to learn about small business? Read. That was the typical advice up until the last 5 years or so. Now you have more options, including podcasts. At first, they were perfect for long commutes and workouts, but now there are podcasts
How to Handle (and Prevent) Credit Card Chargebacks
There are some parts of small business that just suck. They’re not enjoyable, and they don’t make you money in any way. One of those such parts is getting chargebacks. One second you thought you had a sale, and the next second you find out that
Small Business’ Guide to Facebook
Is Facebook a mystery to you? When it comes to using Facebook to attract customers to your small business, it takes a while before you "get it." But with that struggle comes a huge opportunity. No matter the industry you're in, you can use
Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Simple Business Plan
Has anyone dismissed your business idea as nothing more than a dream? The reality is, until you have some concrete progress to show people, very few will believe that you can succeed. One way to show that you're serious is to create a business
Online Marketing For Offline Businesses
It wasn't always necessary to use online marketing to run a thriving business. But it is now. The majority of Americans prefer to shop online. Customers have more options now, and if you're not reaching them online, you're missing out on a
A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Structure for Your Business
Coming up with a new business idea is such an exciting moment. But there's always one question that follows... "What do I do now?" You have a vague intuition that you need to register your business in order to start building it but have no
A Step-By-Step Guide to Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Being able to pre-sell a product and create that product with that revenue is the dream. It’s why crowdfunding can be a great way to fund your project. You bring people who want something together with people (like you) who are happy to make
5 Great Accounting Tools for Small Businesses
Payroll, invoicing, taxes... I don't think I've ever met a small business owner who actually enjoys them. You'd rather focus on growing your business. Luckily for you, there are some amazing tools out there developed specifically for your