Shutterstock now has a new feature that will let you remove backgrounds from images. Until now, making this edit meant you needed to find an application like Photoshop or another online tool. With this capability, you can now make this type of edit right there on Shutterstock. Shutterstock Background Removal Tool As one of the…
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Flea markets take place in various venues throughout the country. And though there are many outdoor markets that take place mainly in the summer, there are also communities and organizations that host them throughout the year. Flea markets give entrepreneurs and side hustlers a perfect way to earn some extra money. They can even give…
A survey conducted by GetApp reports 43% of employees do not get regular data security training while 8% have never received any training at all. The report highlights the level of exposure businesses have towards cyberattacks such as ransomware. This comes as cybersecurity remains one of the most challenging issues for small business owners. Small…
Most small businesses have to send files at some point. Maybe you just need to make documents available to your team or you could have to send a big project over to a client. With small files, you can easily just attach them to an email and send them off. But larger files tend to…
A new financial program from Visa, Practical Business Skills, has been launched. It’s designed to help small businesses with a variety of resources and tools. Small Business Trends contacted Visa Senior Director of Social Impact Hugh Norton to learn more. “Financial and business literacy are two of the most critical skills a small business owner…
Who do you think makes more typos or mistakes, desktop or mobile typists? According to a recent infographic from Fenetic Wellbeing, desktop users are making 3X more errors than mobile users. Even though the technology of what we type on has changed, the concept is pretty much the same since 1829. This was the year…
If you know how to sew, you’re well on your way to starting a successful business. There are tons of different products you can sew and sell online, at local craft fairs or even in retail boutiques. Things to Sew and Sell Whether you’re looking to start a full time business or just make some…
Halloween is around the corner and beside the ghouls and goblins, candy is another thing which is synonymous with the celebration. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the total spend in 2018 for candy on Halloween was an astounding $2.6 billion. 2019 Halloween Spending With billions being spent on candy, the next obvious question…
Not all entrepreneurs start their careers in their industry of choice. Some make massive shifts after learning about a new passion or interest. Such was the case for the founder of Cronin Creations. She left a successful career in dentistry to jump into the design world. Read about her journey and the business she has…
Self-employed people in low paid, routine jobs face the greatest risk of being overtaken by artificial intelligence. This finding comes from new research carried out by the School of Management at the University of Buffalo. Self-Employed Jobs Threatened by AI The study found popular, low skilled, regular jobs face the greatest risk of being replaced.…
Native Americans played a significant and yet often unheralded role in shaping the United States. As a result, Native American entrepreneurs often get overshadowed. Other more brash companies and entrepreneurs make more noise, for example on social media and in pop culture. But November is designated Native American Heritage Month. As a result, this seems…
Most businesses have made emails their default team communication tool. If you also have done the same, you should think beyond it because employees now want more. According to the latest survey from Spike, 77% of employees prefer using emails for work Vs. 23% of employees prefer messaging apps for work. However, 71% of employees…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency looking after health and safety standards for your small business. As a result, they can inspect you and hit you with citations. Recently the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) held a webinar called OSHA Essentials for Small Business. Elizabeth Milito Senior Executive Counsel,…
Facebook Messenger marketing is the hottest opportunity in digital marketing today. And get this. 1.4 billion people actively use Facebook Messenger, but less than 1% of businesses actually engage in Facebook Messenger marketing. This is what we call an opportunity gap. So what is Facebook Messenger marketing, what’s the pay-off, and how does it work?…
The challenge with the aviation industry is that the mainstream audience is not aware of the existence of uncommon niches. For example, the private and business aviation market. However, they seem to know about commercial airlines. But on the other side, it might seem that private or charter aviation kind of sells on its own.…
If you face competition from companies importing Chinese products at unfairly low rates, there is good news for you. A recent compromise at the Universal Postal Union’s emergency congress can get you an edge over your Chinese counterparts. Also, it can make your business more competitive. According to the latest development, the Universal Postal Union…
A report by NICE inContact says 70% of businesses have their entire contact center technology in the cloud or are planning to partially move next year. The Customer Experience (CX) Transformation Benchmark study shows businesses are benefiting from having their contact center in the cloud. They are experiencing customer satisfaction (CSAT) that is 18% higher…
It seems that with technology today, distraction becomes addictive. So much so that when we don’t have an immediate distraction, we go looking for one! With all our devices’ buzzes and beeps, how do we get anything done? On the Small Business Radio Show this week, Nir Eyal, author of “Indistractable: How to Control Your…
Yahoo Small Business has unveiled its Website Design Service catering to small businesses. The service provides the design, build, and management of professional websites for small business owners. Yahoo Small Business Website Design Service It is expected to lessen the burden on small businesses from learning how to build and manage websites on their own to using…
With the lure of being independent, flexible working times, freedom to choose projects and a chance to experiment with their craft, more Americans are freelancing. And in 2019 their earning is set to hit the $1 trillion mark. Freelancing in America 2019 According to the Upwork Freelancing in America: 2019 study, 57 million Americans are…
Attorneys have complex legal documents to prepare, lawsuits to win, not to mention a small business to run. So no one should find it surprising lawyers belong to one of the most stressful professions out there. Independent lawyers and small law firms function essentially as small businesses and face fierce competition. This comes particularly from…
