Small businesses hire independent contractors (otherwise known as freelancers) all the time—it’s a great way to get that extra work done on a project-by-project basis without the prolonged expense of hiring an employee. But if you’re hiring a freelancer to …
The Promise Earlier this summer, I attended a first-time festival celebrating local food, craft beer, and specialty distilleries after purchasing a $50 VIP ticket through my subscription with social deal giant Groupon. “VIP,” I was assured, meant I got to sample …
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What the heck is an operating agreement? What’s the difference between a member and a manager? What is double taxation, and how can I avoid it? Corporate terminology can be tricky, but it’s important that you understand all the lingo …
It’s easy to handle a happy, grateful customer—but what about the unhappy ones? You can’t run from them. But rather than being weighed down and taking it personally when a relationship with a customer goes sour, use it as a …
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Since the existence of business websites, small business owners have been going back and forth over the issue of posting their prices. Should the prices appear right away? What if the prices are scalable? Will you be scaring your customers …
If your small business has reached that point where you can’t keep up with inquiries or fulfill orders fast enough, congratulations! If you’ve got a steady cashflow and your business has become larger than you can operate it on your …