Starting an ecommerce business is a popular alternative to the traditional college student jobs these days, at least in Selom Agbitor’s fraternity. That’s where he caught the entrepreneurship bug after being inspired by his fraternity brothers who were making money dropshipping. “I didn’t really know what dropshipping was, but it was intriguing to not have…
In today’s digital world, having an online presence is not just a choice but a necessity for any business. From social media and studying to work and shopping, people are spending a significant amount of time online. So, why not leverage this opportunity to connect with your customers, grow your audience, and establish trust in your brand?Moving your business online and creating an ecommerce website can sound overwhelming. Well, it doesn’t have to be!…
When users land on a website, they form an opinion (usually a strong one) within the first 50 ms of exposure. The visual appeal of a website greatly influences first impressions.What does this mean for a business owner like you?It means you have less than a second to convince your customers that you have a trustworthy and professional online store worth browsing and buying from. Sounds like a daunting task, no? But you’re in luck:…
College students are heading back to campus soon. And with a new school year comes new decisions — like what classes to take, what extracurriculars to join, and of course, how to decorate your dorm room.In fact, according to a recent survey we conducted with Apartment Therapy Media, 81% of college students are responsible for…
According to a study published by the Harvard Business Review, entrepreneurs who create business plans are 16% more likely to succeed than those who don’t. These findings highlight the importance of taking the time and effort to develop a comprehensive plan. Not only can a sound plan help your business access investment capital but—as the…
There are considerable expenses involved in property management—including insurance, maintenance, taxes, utilities, landscaping, cleaning, and security. When the owner tallies it up, they come up with a critical measure: their net operating income (NOI). With NOI you can determine the worth of a property and the potential returns it may provide. But NOI can be…
As a business owner, having a credit card can help you smooth cash flow, finance purchases, manage employee reimbursements, and build your business’s credit score. Plus, you may be able to earn credit card rewards or points that you can reinvest in your business. However, depending on your company’s size and structure, you can choose…
To an outside observer, it might look like building a business is a fairly linear process. Make a great product or service, advertise, sell, rinse and repeat. But if you’re in the trenches, you know that managing the day-to-day operations and finances can be much bumpier. For many business owners, finding the right type of…
The best description of preparing sales tax returns I’ve heard is that it’s a time vampire. It’s a time suck. You start out thinking things will be pretty straightforward, but it ends up taking way longer than you planned, and then repeats each month or quarter. And you’re not alone: Merchants report spending hours or…
Noah Rubin, a Google software engineer and music enthusiast, developed Finale.app. The app tracks and uploads your listening habits to your Last.fm account, automatically adding each played track to your profile. This integration enables Last.fm users to exchange musical preferences, receive recommendations and curate personalized radio stations. Noah has established a thriving music community through…