Since its launch in 2003 WordPress is a website builder and Content Management System (CMS) tool which is popular among bloggers and businesses. In fact, an estimated two out of every five websites on the internet use WordPress. Although...

Thanks to its viral content, TikTok is a rage in social media today. Young content creators are fueling much of its success. And one feature that seems to have turned the TikTok app into an overnight sensation is the...

Just because you run a retail store, doesn’t mean that you’re in the retail business. In fact, I’d say that almost all businesses can learn a lot from some retail marketing. And, in The Metail Economy: 6 Strategies for...

You can get a credit card for your business that doesn’t require a personal guarantee. You’ll need to provide your personal credit score as part of the business credit card application. Credit card issuers for the no personal guarantee requirement...

California is home to millions of businesses – many of which are small and could use some extra support. Luckily, the state, local governments, and nonprofits offer small business grants for various purposes. Here are several current small business...

The solar farm industry set new records for capacity in 2021. Solar farms were growing faster than other sources of energy, including wind farms and natural gas projects. In 2020, the solar industry was the number one type of...

$1.5 million has been made available for 10 new grant opportunities for established Minority Serving Institutions aspiring to host a Women’s Business Center. SBA Funding Expands Small Business Outreach The grants were announced by Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the...

A long time ago, I read a book by Alex Kotlowitz called “There Are No Children Here”. It was about growing up in the poor projects in Chicago and the illegal drug business that many residents were involved with....

The “Great Resignation” has forced many businesses to contend with understaffed teams, demanding customers and discouraged employees. This environment of overwork and reduced morale can naturally have a negative effect on a team’s productivity. To keep productivity high, even while...

Amazon recently announced their earnings for the last quarter of 2021 and it sent their stock price up over 13% the next day.  A few of the things that caught my attention included: Net sales increased 9% to $137.4 billion...