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Many businesses shut down during the early months of the pandemic. Some had to temporarily stop their operations. Others had to make the decision indefinite. There are also those who had no choice but to permanently close their business. Due to this, many people would think opening a company in the middle of a crisis […]

For customers, there’s nothing more pleasing than walking into a store where everyone who works there knows you. Business owners are also always glad to see returning customers who truly support their products or services. That’s why it’s not surprising to see many reputable local businesses earning the attention they deserve. They are not just

At the pandemic’s onset, a lot of people didn’t know what to make of all the free time they instantly had on their hands. Then somebody somewhere had the brilliant idea of getting some much-needed home improvement work done around the house and posted it on social media. We can just imagine how this unknown

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to most businesses, including private practices. All over the world, the lockdowns have caused devastating loss of millions of Americans in 2020, leading to mass unemployment. The restrictions, as well as fear of the virus, has also badly affected the healthcare industry. All are required to reduce the number

COVID-19 has shown all of us that nothing is ever permanent in this world. The way it upended a lot of things in our lives is something that was never seen before in history. At the time of writing, the deadly virus has already claimed 2 million lives out of 96 million cases recorded. On

We have all heard numerous success stories of small businesses turning into something much bigger. Take Sara Blakeley of Spanx, whose billion-dollar innovation had its humble beginnings with pantyhose and some scissors. She only had $5,000 and was constantly rejected by manufacturers. She pursued Spanx on the side while working an office job and eventually

A degree, lots of money, and a brilliant business plan do not guarantee entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurship is a complex phenomenon. If you want to succeed in your venture, you will be required to have management skills, a strong sense of direction, self-discipline, and the list goes on. If it looks like you lack the few

What makes this generation truly different from the previous ones is that people and their smartphones are inseparable. These handheld devices have obviously become an extension of everyone – you can order your food, shop, book flights, reserve a hotel room, and bank with just a few taps. Small business owners should leverage this behavior

Business operations, no matter how small or big, should be smooth-running 24/7. By functioning like a well-oiled machine, businesses can deliver the goods and continue the cash flow for the benefit of everyone. This is easier said than done but not impossible. If you own a business, whether a startup or an established one, you

Have you been always a passionate baker, dreaming of owning a bakery? Have you only started baking during quarantine, after reading all the sourdough recipes online? Whatever has inspired you to finally act on your entrepreneurial dream, think about a key aspect to business security: food safety. For the Beginner Baker Setting up a bakery,