Having a strong community is a powerful way to build your business. If your business is more than just "products", but a "community" it's much more powerful. Having a customer is nice, in fact, it's essential. AND having an energized community means you'll always have customers. In my book "Celebrity CEO", I write about the...
Every business owner needs to know their financial numbers. Especially retailers. Jason Richelson, co-founder and CEO of Bookkeep says that not knowing your numbers can be one of the detriments to an online retailer. Sure it's great that you're selling items and making a "gross profit". However, what about the taxes, platform fees and other "hidden" costs...
Online privacy is hard to come by these days, with companies using every opportunity possible to gather and use your private data. It is no surprise that customers are more concerned and cautious about their online privacy than ever before. If you run an online business, you need to create a customer data privacy policy....
Is your eCommerce website struggling to increase the conversion rate? Do your customers abandon shopping carts a lot? If your answer to these questions is yes, don’t conclude that something is wrong with your products or marketing. My friend, the main deal-breaker can be your eCommerce website speed. According to the latest survey by Digital.com,...
Traditional banks provide a range of much-needed services for small businesses. Checking and savings accounts, lines of credit, loans and so much more. However, traditionally, banks have been a challenge to deal with, for some business owners. Christopher Johnson, President of Pitney Bowes Financial Services, says that Pitney Bowes is positioned to help fill this financial...
Want to know what it takes to start a women-owned business? I have the answer: it takes a lot of work, a lot of passion, and a lot of grit. I started my own side hustle business while on maternity leave with my second baby. I was so naive when I started – I...
Book Publishing Tips for Business Owners It's time to publish your first book. This Smart Hustle Guide is for the small business owner who needs the top DIY book publishing tips. So, you want to write a book and publish it. Great news! This is exciting. Learning how to publish your first book is a journey...
By Kimberly Green-Kerr, UScellular Business Solutions and Operations Leader In very welcome news for ecommerce and brick-and-mortar small businesses, many Americans are eager to spend their money during this holiday shopping season. According to a recent report from Deloitte, holiday retail sales are expected to increase by up to 9% from November through January, on top...
If you don't use Zoho One, then the latest addition of offerings to Zoho One is more likely to convince you to try this powerful suite. Popularly known as The Operating System for Business, Zoho One has added 5 new apps, 3 new services, and 7 major platform enhancements to help businesses succeed. What Is Zoho...
Every eCommerce company wants to boost business growth with the right investment. With the massive expansion in 2020 and sales increases predicted for 2021 as well, now seems like the perfect time to get things right and make your site more appealing. Whether your brand is pivoting in hopes of surviving customer shifts or...
