The basics of changing ownership in an LLC
It is typical for a small business to have some ownership transfer or sale during its lifetime, and it is crucial to know the differences between selling,…
Author: The Smart Reader Staff
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Drones could replace fireworks
The constant threat of wildfires has prompted many areas to explore using lighted drones as an alternative to fireworks, according to USA Today. When…
Gamers give big to charity
Gamers who have spent thousands of hours playing their favorite, classic titles are using their skills for charity. The events, called speedrunning, let…
Robot boards space station
Artificial intelligence, combined with aerospace technology, has created a voice-commanded, autonomous robot named CIMON, according to Engadget. Short for…
From coffee to tractors: The thrills and fears of technology
Consider the advent of digital music and those who hated it. Fans didn’t hate it: they were trading tracks for free on the internet. It was CD makers,…
Burger flipping robotics: You knew it would happen
In San Francisco, the newest burger is cheap ($6), tasty, and made by a machine. Customers of the shop Creator place their orders on a mobile application…
Healthcare is among business owner’s biggest concerns
Around 53 percent of small businesses list healthcare as their biggest concern, according to a recent survey by the NFIB Research Foundation….
Why good customer service is essential for success
The best small businesses will excel in many areas, but the most critical quality for long-term success is having exemplary customer service, according to…
Online lending is a boon to small business funding
Small businesses have found that online lending platforms can be a reliable alternative to the traditional banking sector and received nearly $10 billion…
Mesh Wi-Fi can dramatically improve home internet performance
Weak signal and dead zones inside a large home or awkwardly shaped apartment can be remedied quickly, if a little expensively, with a mesh Wi-Fi system,…