This week’s roundup starts with great job numbers and goes on to report on different aspects of the workforce. This includes the four growth industries 99designs has identified in its annual report as well as how small businesses are preparing for a possible economic downturn. The good news is January […]

User onboarding is the process of guiding new users to easily and quickly find value in your product. Think of it as a small welcome bridge between acquiring new users and turning them into happy loyal ones. In essence, it is the first point of contact once a user signs […]

A new browser extension allows small businesses to build contact lists from social media and websites in seconds. Nimble Prospector 2.0 also lets you target businesses using company profiles and manage relationships. As a result, you can gather actionable insights when you’re on the go. Or from wherever you work. […]

Entrepreneurs who know and covet the value of “emotional resilience” understand how essential this quality and attitude is to long term success. “When you get kicked in the teeth and hated on, when you’re financially upside down with your back against the wall, do what no one expects. Get back […]

  You may incur certain costs for your company that make good business sense. Unfortunately, the tax law doesn’t view them all as write-offs. Check out this list of business expenses that remain non-deductible (in whole or in part) these expenses on your 2019 tax return. NOTE: This article has […]

Each new year brings with it new opportunities and emerging trends in the business world. The 2020 emerging industries to watch report from 99designs has 4 segments in its yearly outlook. For the new decade, the company is bullish about cannabidiol or more commonly known as CBD, veganism, biohacking and […]

How you manage and optimize your digital presence will dictate the trajectory of your small business growth. Digital Growth Unleashed will be held in Las Vegas to optimize the complete customer journey for your company. This two-day event is going to bring together leading marketing directors, CEOs, founders and other […]

  It’s hard to hear of any good news coming from Washington DC these days. And that’s true no matter what side of the aisle you sit. But there was one piece of legislation that did actually get some bipartisan support. And it’s being lauded by small business advocates everywhere. […]

According to a study by eBiz Facts, it still remains a profitable career for freelance developers to earn the highest pay. The study surveyed over 2 million Upwork freelancer profiles and ranked them on who earns the highest amount of money. The study was based on the highest paid freelancers […]

Smart entrepreneurs understand how crucial their employees are to the success of their businesses. Onboarding new employees the right way can make all the difference. In fact, according to Glassdoor, organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82 percent and productivity by over 70 percent. But, there’s […]