More than 70 percent of self-employed individuals have difficulty getting paid. Needless to say, invoices being paid late can have crippling effects on small businesses. SoverPay is a new online platform that aims to overcome the issue of delayed payments. An Automated Billing System SoverPay allows users to create contracts and invoices effortlessly, which can […]
The Winter Olympics have begun and that means it’s time for one thing — Team Norway’s bizarre curling pants. Now, the country is known for another thing this Olympic season. It’s the team that ordered 13,500 too many eggs. Yes, you read that right — because the team chef sure didn’t before sending out a
Running a restaurant requires a lot of supplies and ingredients. You have to find vendors for all of your meats, produce, drinks, paper goods, and so much more. The costs for all of those goods can vary widely, so you have to be able to negotiate with vendors to get the best possible prices. Here
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Payment processing is a challenge many small businesses face. From being bitten by costly cancellation fees that were undisclosed by a payment processor, to being unaware of hidden fees charged when transactions are made, payment pitfalls are a headache and expense small businesses can do without. Some of the most common of these pitfalls for
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A survey of small businesses by Staples reveals 3 in 4 owners who are struggling or failing say not being organized has affected the productivity level of their companies. The survey looked at how disorganization, tax preparation, and marketing is affecting struggling and successful small businesses. How Being Disorganized Leads to Productivity Loss The challenges businesses
You know the feeling you get — it’s a terrible feeling — when you’re on the phone with someone else’s customer service team? They send you from one person to another and every time it feels like a totally new conversation? Imagine how your customers and clients feel if it feels like they’re reaching you
Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) has introduced shipping label printing capability on its mobile app so you can fulfill orders directly from your phone. Shopify Shipping Labels on Mobile With the new update, users can create and print shipping labels as well as manage shipping workflows on Android and iOS devices. The new mobile features come after
If there’s a chance you answer “No” to this question, you’re in a very small minority. This data is a little old but figure it’s unlikely to have changed much. According to a New York Times report, as many as 95 percent of all blogs created have been abandoned. Among millions of blogs, even 5
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We’ve all heard about the importance of “branding” one’s business. It’s important to present a strong, cohesive image to customers, and a logo can help you do that. Now, you don’t need to be a design expert to create a logo that grabs someone’s attention for all of the right reasons. And you don’t have to pay
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Online freelancer marketplace Fiverr just announced its acquisition of AND CO, a services platform aimed mainly at freelancers and sole proprietors. Fiverr Acquisition of AND CO AND CO’s SaaS platform, which features invoicing, contracts and payments services, is now available for free as part of the acquisition. Previously, AND CO was available as a paid
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