How to save money on shipping
With the rapid move to online ordering and fulfillment, a lot of small businesses faced a budgeting concern they hadn’t dealt with before: shipping….
Category: Briefs
Is your website mobile-friendly?
The year 2020 provided a high-intensity crash course in online strategies for business owners, from social media marketing to the ins and outs of…
The work from home pre-meeting pack
Meeting prep has long included a packet sent ahead of time so attendees can get up to speed on agenda items and arrive ready to discuss. But a lot of…
Capturing and creating ideas
Business and personal challenges often demand new ideas–those often fleeting solutions that streak through dreams, only to be forgotten in seconds. One…
PPP loans and taxed expenses
The IRS issued guidance in November clarifying the tax treatment of PPP loans that have not been forgiven by the end of the year the loan was received: *…
How to write good sales emails
Businesses make sales through far more channels than just traditional advertising. In fact, many entrepreneurs make the bulk of their income via sales…
Can I sell my products and services on Facebook Marketplace?
Four years after its quiet beginnings, Facebook Marketplace has become a major player for people buying and selling products. But is it a viable place to…
How to repay an Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Wondering how and when to pay back an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)? You’re not alone. Administered by the federal government’s Small Business…
Small business: Check the demolition limits for riots on your insurance policies
Small business owners are finding their insurance policies have limits on the payouts for demolition of buildings torched in riots. A report by the…
How bad has 2020 been for insurance? Look at the numbers
If you live in Oregon, Washington or California, you may no longer be able to get insurance to cover damage from wildfires. Insurance losses from recent…