Instagram Stories have changed the way we use Instagram, turning the platform into something more than your everyday online photo album. Initially released as a thinly-veiled attempt to mimic the popular Sna...

One of the biggest challenges aspiring entrepreneurs face is finding profitable, in-demand products that will sell, whether it’s a single product or a full product line that occupies a niche in a market. Com...

It’s standard practice for shipping carriers to raise their rates each year, and some of this year’s increases were significant. Shipping your orders may become much more expensive in 2019. That’s why we’re ...

Getting your first real customer is a significant milestone for every entrepreneur. But sealing the deal on your first sale takes time and focus. With hundreds of channels and ways to promote your business, ...

As a brand, it can be challenging to navigate the tumultuous waters of internet commentary. Despite your best efforts to project positivity, you may still encounter some negativity online—especially if you'r...

A day before her 28th birthday, Dana Donofree was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was in the throes of wedding planning, and, at a time when she should have been meeting with florists and caterers, she was...

Having a strong brand name gives you an immediate advantage when you're first starting your business. As Marty Neumeier writes in The Brand Gap, “The right name can be a brand’s most valuable asset, driving ...

For many small business owners, there’s no question that they should be building a presence on Instagram. They sign up for an account and set up their profile, but then they hit a hurdle: What exactly should...

When the place we call home is also the place where we work and create, it defines us as much as we define it. Makers and founders everywhere are at the heart of the communities where they do business. This ...