Selling handmade goods can be a profitable small business model for a crafty entrepreneur. But where are the best places to sell your crafts? You could open your own store or establish your own website, but there are plenty...

Ecommerce expert John “ColderIce” Lawson and I recently transitioned our Watching Amazon show/podcast into Pass the Mic.  The new name doesn’t mean we’ve grown tired of, well, watching Amazon, as we still plan to do plenty of that with...

? We can all name successful franchises like McDonald’s and Dunkin’, but would it surprise you to learn these probably aren’t the opportunities potential franchise owners should be looking at these days? In this latest episode of Small Biz in :15,...

Phishing attacks are growing. And the latest phishing statistics prove this point. To help you stay informed about the current phishing threats, we have collected the key phishing attack statistics below. Let’s dive in: What Is a Phishing Attack? A phishing attack...

Having a programmable keyboard may seem like a luxury or even unnecessary, but in many fields, it has become a necessity. There are a number of programmable keyboards available. Let’s take a look at what they are and which...

Creative entrepreneurs starting their own handmade businesses need a dedicated space to construct their products and store craft supplies. Whether you use a spare room, or you must settle for equipping a smaller space in your house, a craft...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the Federal Register publication of SBA-proposed reforms to the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program. Small Business Investment Company Reforms Proposed by SBA to Address Diversity The proposed reforms are designed to reduce...

Since 2007, more than 8 million minority-owned firms have launched small businesses in the US. In fact, minority small business owners are represented in every industry sector, according to the US Department of Commerce. Lenders have taken notice. Funding options abound...

Online reputation crisis happens when any kind of negative information related to your company starts spreading. A single negative review is not a reputation crisis. But if that customer’s negative experience with your company is being actively discussed on several...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is looking toward raising the price of stamps. As of January 22, 2023, the USPS is proposing price increases for first-class mail forever stamps, metered mail rates, postcards, and international letters. The stamp...