Business braces for rising gas prices
It’s one of the most visible commodities and its price affects us every day: Gasoline. And experts predict that small businesses will be hit this summer…
Category: Briefs
Business Book Review: The Attributes
If any year told us how we’d react under pressure, 2020 was it. And one person who understands the intricacies of working under stress is Rich Diviney, a…
You never know when an idea will pop up: The invention of bubble wrap
It’s undeniably satisfying and almost meditative: The pop of bubble wrap between our fingers and thumb. But did you know that the invention of bubble wrap…
Are PPP loans taxable?
Last year’s Payment Protection loans were a big help to many businesses around the country, helping them stay afloat during the pandemic. But the loans…
Hiring a contract worker? Exercise caution with side hustlers
What does hustling mean to you? For some people, it means quick movement or busy activity, like football players hustling during practice. For others,…
Company names have strange origins
Famed entreprenuer Jeff Bezos had a big idea that needed a big name. First he came up with Cadabra, which was a play on abracadabra. But a lawyer heard it…
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….
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…