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Digital technology is providing more options for today’s workforce. And workers are using these options for greater autonomy and independence. But this independence brings with it challenges when it comes to finances and reliable income. In order to address the financial challenges, a new partnership between Mastercard and Evolve Bank & Trust (“Evolve”) is going…

A business entity exists under its documentation. Without the proper records, registration, licenses and other legal documents, a company is just an idea in the owner’s head. Having hard copy business documents registered in the right places make the business a real entity. And losing those documents, or access to them if they are saved…

One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is eliminating the labor-intensive processes of daily operations. And one of these operations is the many tasks in accounting. A new feature from FreshBooks is going to help businesses by setting up a retainer and recurring payments from clients. This will greatly lower the administrative overhead…

Data tells us 27 million business cards printed daily. This long-established form of business promotion still holds importance and prestige in the business world today. Do you need new business cards? Or maybe you want to update your existing stock of this effective form of marketing. In that case, you may want to design your…

Shopify reports ecommerce revenue in America will grow 46% to 2023. You’ll need to pay taxes with these stores. Here’s how to create a Shopify sales tax report. Shopify doesn’t file your taxes for you. It’s important to register your business with the proper government authority. Include these reports when you file your taxes. You’ll…

Mobile food trucks and carts have become popular in markets around the country, especially in major markets like NYC. But these setups aren’t especially environmentally conscious. But now, MOVE Systems wants to change all that. Read more about the business and how it’s changing the mobile food scene in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What…

For individual taxpayers, refunds are a common thing. But for small businesses, it depends on the type of entity you establish and the type of taxes you pay. 2018 Small Business Tax Refunds Survey According to a report from OnDeck, 65% of the business owners received a tax refund in 2018. And while 75% said…

Zero waste products have become popular. Because businesses have grown increasingly conscious of the impact they can have on the environment. The products you choose to sell, the packaging you use and the vendors you work with make a major impact on your carbon footprint. But you can find ways to run a store or…

Planning a project as a small business owner becomes a lot easier. If you use a project planning template. In fact, you’ll find many out there. And they come a variety of formats. As a result, you’ll need to conduct some research before identifying the ideal template for your requirements. To aid that research, check…

If you want your business to operate as efficiently as possible, you need to get organized. A simple filing system that’s easy to keep up with can ensure that all of your important documents and items are easy to find at a moment’s notice. Coming Up With Your Filing System Each small business’s filing system…

. They’ve cast the votes! They’ve tallied the ballots! And Small Business Trends proudly announces winning first place in the Freshest in Small Business Awards, by FreshLime. The awards recognize small businesses. But more specifically they identify those who work day in and day out to provide the best service possible to their customers. Small…

Facebook Places is a geolocational tool that is designed to help users share their favorite spots and discover new ones. Users can “check in” at various locations, from cities to movie theaters to small boutiques, and then share updates with their connections that include a map and pin showing that exact location. For small businesses,…

Too many small business owners still believe that just by creating a website, prospects will come and buy from it. But unfortunately, “build it and they will come” only works in Hollywood movies. In order to turn your website into a lead magnet, it’s not enough just to have an informative or well-designed one. Turn…

Unicorn marketers are rare — so rare that I’ve only come across a few in the wild. Some of these unicorn marketers were consultants. Some were part of an in-house marketing team. A few of them were marketing executives. All of them had five things in common. I’ve explained before that modern unicorn marketers have…

Texting is now as much of a business communication tool as the phone and email. And just like those, you must follow the same etiquette for the people you are communicating with. The problem is users think it is different, and the same rules don’t apply. A new report from Carphonewarehouse proves this very point.…

According to a study from Go-Globe, 18 percent of local searches lead to a sale within one day. And what do people normally use to search? That’s right — Google. So if you want people to find your local business in their searches, you need to make your business really easy to find on Google.…

Creating the perfect home office usually requires a bit of imagination. As a result, you should create a working space that helps you concentrate. And it should allow you to focus on your work. These clever home office storage hacks will help you keep everything organized and under control. Home Office Storage Hacks Homemade Desk…

ZOHO has a suite of apps designed to address virtually every aspect of your business. Finance Seminar ’19 is going to bring these tools together so you can streamline the day-to-day operations of your business. The free finance seminar is designed to help you learn everything you need to know about Zoho apps. Small business…

If you already own a small business, you probably have some processes in place that help you run as efficiently and effectively as possible. However, as your business grows, you may need to step up those processes to get even better results. There are tons of different areas to improve, from your marketing materials to…

Nearly 2 billion people have tuned into Facebook Live broadcasts. For businesses, this means there’s a huge audience out there that’s willing to engage with you over real time video. Whether you’re looking to answer questions, show off some behind the scenes shots from your office or showcase a live event, Facebook Live can be…

Wondering why you need to improve customer service using social media? Because social media interactions can make or break a business. A recent study showed that 50% of consumers expect a response from a brand or business on Twitter within an hour. On Facebook, the expectation is similar, with 42% of customers also expecting a response within one hour.…

Every year the federal government awards more than $500 billion to businesses across the country to complete work on its behalf. And every year, the federal government sets a goal to promise a portion of those contracts to small businesses. This week, we learned that the federal government once again hit that goal. In fact,…