As your business grows, it’s easy to see it as a tree of disconnected branches and it’s harder to keep on top of what all those branches are doing. That’s why you hire people to take care of these different areas, reporting to fewer staff members until everything reaches you. With all these different areas … Read more
Welcome to Breaking the Blueprint— a blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success. Leadership is comprised … Read more
The term “dropshipping” has gotten a bad rap in recent years, On one end of the argument, you have those who believe dropshipping can make you a millionaire, and if you aren’t making 100 grand in passive income every month from your private jet, you are a loser. Spoiler alert: 99.99% of these claims are … Read more
Small businesses face significant challenges, particularly when securing financial resources to sustain and expand their operations. They frequently grapple with cash flow constraints, limited credit history, and stringent lending requirements from traditional financial institutions. These hurdles can impede their ability to seize growth opportunities, invest in technology, retain talent, and weather unexpected market fluctuations. And … Read more
When you’re considering a new venture, one of the first things you should do is determine whether there is a valuable market for it. Imagine putting in months of hard work to realize that there are only 100 people in the U.S. who will potentially buy your product. Knowing this early on will enable you … Read more
The digitally driven world has lowered the barriers to entrepreneurship. There has been a noticeable rise in college students embracing entrepreneurship. The trend is particularly prominent in the realm of e-commerce. Starting an e-commerce business is rewarding, combining education and real-world experience. If you are someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, this guide walks you through … Read more
Corporate responsibility should play a major role in the objectives and organization of any business. Businesses must consider the impact they are having on society and the environment — better business practices are being demanded on a worldwide scale. The average consumer is more environmentally and socially aware than they used to be. Companies that … Read more
Question: How many social media platforms should a local business be using? Realistically, it is a challenge to manage multiple platforms well with the limited resources of a small business. – Keegan Edwards There’s no end to the tasks small business owners have to juggle daily. When you’re managing everything from strategy to sales, adding … Read more
Emergency savings are a necessity for us all. But this is especially true for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers. For such folk, a major unpaid invoice can fall on the same month as an unexpected household emergency — like your oven calling it a day or your air conditioner packing it in the middle … Read more
When one of Dulma Altan’s followers called her videos “TikTok B-School for Women,” she didn’t just laugh and move on; she turned it into her tagline. Now, it’s how people refer to her online. Intentional moves like that set Dulma, who is well-versed in business strategy from her work as an entrepreneur, apart from other … Read more
What if I told you that you could start a business from home for free and earn 10K a month passively, all within three months? All you have to do is these three things Well, you’d call me a conman. And rightly so. With the internet now riddled with more “online gurus” than ever, the … Read more
Starting a small business involves navigating various legal and financial aspects, and one essential requirement for certain business structures is IRS Form 2553. This form, officially known as “Election by a Small Business Corporation,” allows eligible businesses to elect S Corporation tax treatment, which can have significant benefits for small business owners. In this article, … Read more
In December 2022, I was starting to long for something more. I was working at a Venture Capital firm and was feeling the itch to create something new on my own. At the firm, I was a portfolio manager and would run point on all the firm’s founder relationships. Through those relationships, I noticed a … Read more
Business insurance provides crucial protection for companies against unforeseen losses and liabilities. However, the true test of an insurance policy lies in the event of a claim. Successfully managing business insurance claims can be a complex process involving various stakeholders, paperwork, and communication. This comprehensive guide will take you through the key steps and best … Read more
Meta has an answer to Twitter, and it’s Threads. The social media conglomerate launched Threads in July, and the platform amassed 100 million users in just five days. If you’re a brand looking to hop on the Threads train sooner rather than later, you’re likely wondering what your leveraging of the app should look like. … Read more
Wix announced a significant evolution of the platform with a new offering called Wix Studio that enables agencies to quickly scale the process of creating business websites for clients. Wix Platform Wix is known as a platform that allows individual businesses to create and maintain their own high performance websites without having to deal with … Read more
Reading sample business plans is essential when you’re writing your own. As you explore business plan examples from real companies and brands, you’ll learn how to write one that gets your business off on the right foot, convinces investors to provide funding, and confirms your venture is sustainable for the long term. But what does … Read more
In today’s world of marketing, it is almost impossible to find your company listed first on any search engine without the help of SEO. Have you been trying to grow your company for a while and found that nothing is working? Are you are startup business trying to get your name out there with an … Read more
