Jeff Rose — May 7, 2019 — May 7, 2019 geralt / Pixabay When you’re self-employed, increasing business is a constant effort. Normally, you’ll do this by growing your main business. But you can also do it by adding income streams, from sources not directly related to your main business. Usually, those income streams will … Continue reading Adding Income Streams When You’re Self-Employed
Heidi Daitch — April 17, 2019 — April 17, 2019 Now that April 15th has come and gone, it’s still critical for you to stay vigilant and to keep a watchful eye for any suspicious activity that may signal tax fraud. Fraudsters have been busy, and may have already been working behind the scenes to … Continue reading Refund Denied: What to Do if You’re a Victim of Tax Fraud
Derek Davidson — April 12, 2019 — April 12, 2019 I read somewhere that multi-tasking makes you stupid. So, I did some research to understand why. What I learned was both interesting and revealing. Google Is Your Research Friend In my business, the phrase ‘multi-tasking makes you stupid’ is often quoted. So, I typed the … Continue reading Why Multi-Tasking Makes You Stupid (And Why You’re Probably Enjoying It)
Bill Kaplan — April 1, 2019 — April 1, 2019 If you ever wanted to play the role of big-time email marketing consultant, now’s your chance. Grab a pencil, a piece of paper and maybe a calculator, and take a whack at helping a brand get its email program back on track. The brand is … Continue reading You’re the Consultant: Revive a Failing Email Program
Terry Lammers — March 25, 2019 — March 25, 2019 Lalmch / Pixabay What is your company worth? It’s important to know your business valuation. If you’ve put any thought into life after running your current business, you’ve likely given this question some consideration. But the real question is this: Is your own estimate accurate? … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your Business Valuation (Even if You’re Not Ready to Sell)
Cres Ferell — March 21, 2019 Follow @cresferrell — March 21, 2019 For fledgling companies, venture capital investment can feel like the prize at the end of a long, arduous journey. Less than one percent of startups receive this coveted cash influx, and venture capital can be vital in providing new companies the funds they … Continue reading You’re Funded. Now What? 4 Ways to Accelerate Growth
Kara Perez — March 18, 2019 — March 18, 2019 When you work for yourself, the lines between your personal life and business life can blur easily. Normal work hours can no longer apply. And you might find that your friends want to pick your brain more than once about your area of expertise. While … Continue reading How to Handle Friends Who Want Free Advice When You’re a Small Business Owner
Taylor Gordon — March 18, 2019 — March 18, 2019 It can be frustrating when you’re not seeing results from social media. It seems like everyone else is growing a following and you’re stuck getting maybe a follower a day and not seeing any change to your bottom line. Social media gives us access to … Continue reading 3 Reasons You’re Not Seeing Results from Social Media
Kara Perez — March 14, 2019 — March 14, 2019 leninscape / Pixabay At some point, you’ll have a customer or client that will drive you up a wall. Perhaps they are consistently late with payment, or they have unreasonable demands on your time and skills. My personal favorite is when clients lead you on … Continue reading How To Keep Calm When You’re Angry With Clients
Max Palmer — March 6, 2019 — March 6, 2019 Most of us use Excel for at least one purpose in our jobs or our daily lives. It originated the idea of digital spreadsheets and remained one of the best spreadsheet apps available to the public. With it, you can keep track of data, look … Continue reading How You’re Wasting Time in Excel (and What to Do About It)
