After attending her local Chamber of Commerce meetings and presenting, or exhibiting, at various trade shows, small business owner Becky Beach was shocked to learn that the $1,000+ she spent on business attire to look […]
Simply having a great business idea doesn’t guarantee that you’ll soon be running a successful startup. You’ll need funding, a solid business plan and lots of luck. But, every once in a while, lightning strikes […]
In 2016, Wasp Barcode Technologies asked more than 1,100 small business owners what the biggest challenges were as it related to running their business. Unsurprisingly, money management issues topped the list. 43% mentioned that growing revenue was tough 45% […]
Kristen Merlino is a real estate agent in New York City who has’s been in the real estate business for more than five years. In that time she has learned a few things about the industry […]
As a small business owner, managing your expenses can be a full-time job. Juggling receipts, bills and invoices can cause you to drown in piles of paper. However, the importance of keeping your receipts organized cannot be overstated. At the end of the […]
If you run a retail business, a Point of Sale (POS) system is an essential component to your success. A POS system is where your customer pays for your products, and you accept and record that payment. […]
Opening a business is about much more than finances: It’s also about grit, resilience, and the commitment to learn and grow along the way. Over the years, we’ve picked up tried-and-true practices that have helped […]
In the course of doing business, there are costs and expenses that are not directly related to creating products or services, but must still be paid on an ongoing basis. These are called “overhead costs” and are […]
Today’s business word of the day is “nexus” (pronounced nek-səs, plural nexuses). According to the American Heritage English Dictionary, the definition of nexus is a connection or link. The term could also refer to a connected […]
Electronic check, or eChecks—also referred to as electronic check conversions, or back-office conversions (BOCs)—are secure digital versions of paper checks. Using eChecks in your small business saves time and money, as well as providing additional […]