Brought to you by Shopify: If you're thinking about starting an ecommerce business or are currently running one today, you need to think about how you're going to manage your cash flow. It's one of the most critical parts of growing a thriving business that doesn't go bankrupt. One of the main reasons most people go out of business is because of poor cash management. It's … [Read more...]
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3 Steps for Women Business Owners to Develop Supplier Relationships
Sponsored by Apple Rubber: Women business owners are becoming more involved in today’s supply chain. In 2017, FedEx procured $800 million of goods from women-owned businesses, accounting for 9% of procurement from minority-owned businesses. FedEx follows on the heels of Walmart, which successfully pursued a five-year initiative to source $20 billion from women-owned … [Read more...]
7 Digital Ideas that Were Panned at the Start but Changed the Way We Work
The digital revolution is changing everything — from the way we communicate, to the way we eat. But one of the greatest transformations brought by our digital age has been in the way we work and the jobs available to the next generations. From Uber driver to App Developer and Social Media Manager, there has been a considerable rise in online job roles in recent years, many … [Read more...]
How to Run an Online Store with Global Shipping as a Full-Time Mother
Sponsored by ChinaDivision: Owning an online store is very possible for part-time workers, especially full-time mothers. Because of the flexible time and the good income, you can be a successful businesswoman and a good mom who is always there for her children at the same time. But there are still some difficulties to opening and running an online store, especially when … [Read more...]
Top 5 Benefits of Hiring On-Demand Workers for Your Business
Sponsored by Workfast: Many businesses need extra help, but their needs might not warrant hiring full-time employees. They might have a temporary skills gap or a seasonal surge that requires additional manpower. This is exactly when on-demand workers can help. On demand workers work in a variety of industries and provide a diverse list of services. It is very common to … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Offering Coupons
Sponsored by Piucodicisconto.com: Successful business models require attracting a loyal customer-base. To reach the point of getting customers who are loyal, you need to cater your message to a large audience at first, don’t you? This calls for promotional campaigns. Many organizations, new and old, use coupons as a way of attracting people’s attention towards what they are … [Read more...]
How to Know if It’s Time to Expand Your Business
Thinking about expanding your business is a big deal for obvious reasons. If your clientele is growing and you need to move to a bigger space or increase the number of employees, you need to make sure that you'll continue to operate efficiently and effectively. More importantly, you need to make sure that you don't get ahead of yourself. Growing is good, expanding without … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurship – Why Gender Is Not an Issue
I am going to be totally frank with you all. I have never entertained the idea that my gender was an issue with regards to how I approached my working life as an entrepreneur---ever. I am using ‘issue’ in the same way I would use ‘matter of contention’ by the way. Similarly, I have never let my nationality, age, height, number of offspring, etc. become an issue in running … [Read more...]
What To Consider When Starting Your Own Business
Sponsored by Elbowroom: Whether it’s been your life-long ambition or you’ve only recently been daydreaming about working for yourself, starting a business can be a daunting and challenging undertaking. There are so many factors standing in the way of your success, such as financial instability, consumer apathy and fierce competition. However, with the right approach, you can … [Read more...]
Inventory Management for Small Business
There are millions of small businesses throughout the United States. Small businesses have some unique challenges because they have the same duties to fulfill as their larger counterparts but without the massive budget or staffing to get it done. Whereas a large company can hire specialist in every area, a small business often requires one person to where multiple hats. This … [Read more...]