Whether it is a side hustle or your full-time gig, starting your own business can be a rewarding if risky venture. Articles with tips and advice.
When people consider starting their own business, most get stuck thinking about large upfront investments and wondering how long it will take to get their first customer. However, many small businesses can be started from your own home with little or no investment – and most people overlook one of the most obvious ways to
There are several reasons why you may want to set up an online business. One of the most appealing things about running an online business is the freedom it offers. Having gone through this several times ourselves, we thought it would be helpful to share a guide on how to set up on an online
It was December 2000 and I was a pharmaceutical rep in a hotel room 300 miles from home. I was doing some Christmas shopping online when I saw it. The little box titled “Enter Coupon Code” that would change my career path forever. I had never heard of a coupon code before, and after some
I’ve been thinking about writing this post for some time now after my wife and I purchased a business this spring. I’ve been holding on sharing too much as my wife and I are have worked through the details and (to be honest) been a little overwhelmed in taking on this “living” entity. There’s a
A few months ago a friend of mine came to me with a request to design a logo for a real estate company that he was starting. At first, he showed me a design he had created through an online logo creation service. If he liked it, all he had to pay was $40 and it
We’re in a time when traditional bricks-and-mortar jobs – especially the kind that pay a living wage and offer full benefits – are becoming increasingly scarce. At the same time, opportunities to make money online are increasing all the time. We may even be in a major shift in the occupational landscape, one of historic proportions.
1. Choose a website builder The business owner should hire a good website builder. The website host should have enough experience in building business websites. Business owners can visit several website builders and try to review their profiles and choose the best. You could for example create a business website with 1&1.
In 2008, when my dad went into bankruptcy I quickly had to pull together a LLC corporation, and take on 520 acres of farming. Over night I had to develop a budget, obtain a line of credit, sign land leases, obtain insurance, and take a loan out on $90,000 worth of farming equipment that use to be
One of the most essential things for your online business to succeed, is to prepare well – that means putting in a lot of work before you even launch. It may take longer, but when it’s done right, it will save you time and headaches down the road. So here are five steps you can
Out of college, I wanted to illustrate greeting cards for Hallmark (yeah, I’m kinda touchy-feely). While my dream didn’t exactly come to fruition as I had planned, I did end up creating my own greeting card line and had a mini online store. Sales weren’t exactly brisk – but it was fun to have my
