For many entrepreneurs, 2020 was a time of growth as more consumers shopped online instead of going into physical stores. But the spike in demand for ecommerce also presented some challenges, especially for entrepreneurs shipping products to their customers. According to Shopify’s Future of Commerce report, 84% of consumers have shopped online since the...
Superheroes can wear capes, and then some don’t. Some are always on the frontline every day fighting the forces of evil. And some battle all the challenges that small businesses face every day. Regardless, NetSuite through their new series Superheroes of Finance celebrates both groups of superheroes – plus the incredible artistry and depth...
On today's Smart Hustle Growth Tips room on ClubHouse, Ramon Ray, hosted a lighting panel discussion with Jon Ferrara, CEO of Nimble, and Mark Tina, Executive Director of Verizon Business. They shared that business owners need to sell less and seek to serve more. Instead of seeking ways to sell more, we should build...
It's March, and many of us are reflecting about one year ago with all its trials and tribulations. And your business? You made it and overcame a lot this past year. You're the author of your business's story. Now it's time for your business to continue shining. One huge way to write a new chapter...
Most of the big platforms are monetized via advertising. The products are very similar in terms of people who are trying to acquire customers. Whether it's Google or Pinterest, you're trying to acquire customers to some degree, and that acquisition is done through paid advertising. Dutta Satadip is the Chief Customer Officer of ActiveCampaign....
I like Twitter more than any other social media platform. Why? This ever-popular microblogging platform has allowed me to witness many stimulating online discussions. Recently, I observed interesting conversations on 'can everyone be a successful entrepreneur' initiated by Smart Hustle Founder Ramon Ray and Shopify President Harley Finkelstein. Actually, it all began when Shopify President...
Customers have become increasingly comfortable buying things online, but many small businesses still have yet to cater their business to this option. In fact, 36% of small businesses still don’t have a website, let alone selling products/services online. Lack of experience, ability, and expertise to launch an offline business online often hold small business owners...
It’s clear that filing taxes this year will be more complicated than is typical. Some individuals may have lost a job or worked more than one job at a time. Many have collected federal stipends along the way. Therefore, a good number of businesses will be on the receiving end of a tricky filing...
The world as a whole is facing the most challenging time in recent history. The health and economic effects of COVID-19 caught most countries off guard. We have known one thing for certain: staying home would save lives. However, staying home also had major negative effects on the economy and our businesses. Unemployment in the...
Do you want to start or grow your business? Let's do a spot check and see if you have these 10 key pillars of a successful business: 10 Small Business Pillars Target audience. Are you getting clients and serving your audience? Business solution. Does your business solve a specific problem? Pricing. Do you have pricing...
