Setting business boundaries is one of the hardest things for business owners to do. Our work-life balance can take a severe hit when we’re not careful to set limits with clients and contractors we hire. No one benefits if you’re tired and frustrated because you have too much on your plate and your time isn’t being respected. […]
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Ecommerce giant Amazon had a blockbuster first quarter. The period from January 1 through March 31, 2018 easily surpassed analysts’ predictions. Revenue jumped 43 percent to $51 billion, compared with $35.7 billion in the first quarter of 2017. Net income more than doubled to $1.6 billion compared with $724 million in the same quarter of
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Adam Watson is founder of U.K.-based Hollywood Mirrors, an online retailer. With less than two years online, U.K.-based Hollywood Mirrors has a good problem: keeping up with demand. “I should have ordered more stock, instead of being cautious.” Adam Watson, founder of Hollywood Mirrors, is the cautious type. It takes four to five months for
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The eHealth report, Small Business Health Insurance: Costs, Trends and Insights 2017 (PDF) highlights the concerns small business owners have when it comes to the cost of health coverage. Close to 80 percent said they worry about the cost. And 62 percent say a 15 percent increase in premiums would make group health insurance unaffordable.
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Many small businesses, including hair salons, family doctors, and pet grooming services, rely on appointments to keep their businesses running. The more appointments you can get, and the more reliably you can get them, the better. In today’s world, appointment scheduling happens 24/7. In fact, 40 percent of online scheduling happens after hours, typically through an
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6 Tips for Effectively Managing a Small Business It’s hard work building a business, but you did it anyway because you’re a born entrepreneur. Now that you’ve started a small business though, it’s time to manage it. This can seem overwhelming at first, but it’s not impossible. Read these 6 tips on how to manage
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Performance issues, security vulnerabilities and problems resulting from updates top the list of challenges facing businesses using WordPress. The stats come from a survey conducted by Pagely, a managed WordPress hosting platform. The 2018 Edition of “The Biggest WordPress Headaches” survey looks at some very specific issues affecting how the WordPress platform operates. WordPress currently
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“Net Promoter Score” is a simple-to-understand customer loyalty indicator closely associated with sales and profit growth. Online sellers can use this metric and associated customer interactions to improve customer service, encourage loyalty, and grow. Fred Reichheld of Bain & Company, in conjunction with research firm Satmetrix, developed (and trademarked) the Net Promoter Score concept in
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Some rich and famous entrepreneurs have some pretty weird hobbies. Hobbies are great for relieving stress. But did you know that hobbies can also boost your intelligence? Hobbies that Make You Smarter If even the busiest entrepreneurs and billionaires can make time for hobbies, so can you. Here are five hobbies to consider. 1. Exercise Regularly
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Here is a list of product releases and updates for late April from companies that offer services to online merchants. There are updates on A.I., category search, online advertising, cyber security, and same-day, last-mile, and in-car deliveries. Got an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. Ecommerce Product Releases Magento Commerce announces Progressive Web Applications Studio. Magento
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