The uncertainty that comes with being a small business owner can often be frustrating and one of the frightening uncertainties is income. Unfortunately, no matter how much planning you do, no matter how many systems you put in place or how much hustle you give the reality is that there could be months where you are in the negative financially. …

Trick or Treat fellow business owners? Today, we’ve got 3 tricks to bring your business back from the Walking Dead. If you’re business has had more in common with zombies lately, then pay attention so it can rejoin the land of the living! (image source for top image)   image source 1. The first step with any resuscitation is to …

Odds are you’re going to want a snack at some point during your work day, but don’t reach for chips and candy bars. Instead, make some popcorn. No! We don’t mean the prepackaged kind. October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month and because of this we thought we would share some of the best popcorn recipes for this tasty snack. The …

A sales funnel in its most simplistic sense is the steps of taking someone who visits your website from the first step of merely visiting the site to the moment they become a customer. Why do you need a good sales funnel for working virtually? Essentially you need a sales funnel because it takes the guess work and the manual …

When you first started your business, odds are you thought it would be something you would be doing forever. Still, some people grow tired of their business, some just want something new to do and others can’t keep up with the demands of time/money their business requires. If you want to get rid of your business you could simply close …

If you have been living on a remote island for the past several months you may not have heard about the new live streaming app known as Periscope. Essentially, Periscope is an app that allows you to see the world through the eyes of another person. You can watch a sunrise in Japan in real time while sitting on a …

A while back we posted about the benefits of having a pet in your home office. If you missed that adorable post you can check it out here. We just learned that October is wishbones for pets month and because of this we thought we should host a cutest pet contest on our Facebook Page! Here’s how to enter Simply visit …

Sometimes the key to more income is partnering with someone to help you make it happen. In business they call this a strategic partnership. The idea being two companies come together to help boost each other’s income and promote one another to their audiences thereby expanding the number of people who know about the two individual brands. Looking for ways …

There’s something magical about the phrase “Thank You!” It’s such a simple phrase, just two words long and yet being on the receiving end of this phrase can often leave a person with warm fuzzies in their heart. When we do business with someone it’s important to say thank you to let our clients know that we truly appreciate the …

It is a common instinct, especially in women, to say yes to as many things as possible. All too often though we say yes to too much and before we know it our schedules are over packed and we have worn ourselves out. It may not be easy to say no, but sometimes you have to if nothing else than …

When you’re first starting out in business, a common question many entrepreneurs ask themselves is “How much should I charge?” To answer the question of what to charge, we thought we would offer a quick guide that teaches you how to break down your rates. First, take a look at your competitors. How much are they charging for the service …

Think about the last time you went to a grocery store. If you went during a time where you had a choice in the cashier you checked out with, which one did you go to? The one that greeted you with a smile or the one who looked like they were literally counting the seconds until their shift ended? You …

Want to take your business to the next level? If you answered yes, then it may be time to go virtual my friend! First, going virtual in lieu of having a brick and mortar shop means you will be dropping the costs of your overhead. That capital can now be used to fund stuff like more virtual employees, new marketing …

Picture this: You have been making the prettiest bracelets out of beads and metal wire for the past several years as a hobby. You love it so much that you often find yourself creating these bracelets for friends and family for their birthday and holiday gifts as well as making countless bracelets for yourself. Every day people compliment you on …

It’s no secret that in business your number one goal is to make money. If you’re selling though, how can you boost your numbers? Here are five ways to easily increase your sales without even breaking a sweat! 1. Stop trying to sell to everyone. This may seem obvious and yet it’s an area where many entrepreneurs miss the mark. …