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Small business owners: Simplify your life with one financial tool that does it all
Are your finances as organized as you’d like them to be? Come on, be honest. For most business owners, the answer is a reluctant no.
As your company grows, you will have more expenses, contractors, KPIs and hands managing it all. If your communication happens through email, over the phone, in messages, and via spreadsheets, you will hit a wall sooner or later.
3 secrets to building a successful business
Chasing your passions can be scary because it comes with many risks. When I was 25, I left behind a job that paid $150,000 a year so I could help people understand media and technology. Since then, I’ve flourished — and I’d like to teach you three essential tips for starting a business.
How to become an Amazon Inspire influencer
Making money online is not just for big brands, e-commerce store owners or niche entrepreneurs. Almost anyone can become a profitable influencer with the right content and an engaged audience.
Lately, a new player has entered the influencer arena: Amazon. Capitalizing on this modern way to sell products, Amazon has cut out the middleman and is attracting influencers from social platforms into their consumers’ shopping experience. It’s called Amazon Inspire, and it’s only been available to the public since May 2023.
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How to make money by starting an online resell business
Looking for ways to bring in extra cash this year? One option is selling stuff online. You may be surprised to find the value of some of your old electronics. Here are 10 vintage tech gadgets worth a ton of money.
Starting an online resell business will take things further. It takes work and dedication but can become a rewarding, full-time job. Here’s how to get started.
Get Temu, the popular shopping app, off your phone now
Seemingly overnight, everyone’s talking about Temu, an online shopping app full of deals that seem too good to be true. You’ll find $17 wireless earbuds, $1 “gold” necklaces and $23 wedding dresses.
No wonder Temu is the most popular shopping app in the U.S., behind only Amazon. But most of us know little about the app’s origins. Like these apps, it’s tied to China.
These Chinese-owned apps are dangerous — Get them off your phone
TikTok has been facing significant backlash worldwide for collecting data on its users. It’s already been banned from government and military devices in the U.S., and there’s been a push for its Chinese owners to sell their shares in the company. Here’s what’s happening so far.
Struggling with Excel? 3 tips and tutorials to help you out
Ah, Excel. It’s been around since the ’80s, yet it can still stump many of us. There’s a lot to learn, from creating complex formulas to navigating pivot tables.
So, where do you turn? You can buy a paid course, which will give you a lot of bang for your buck, but you can also start smaller — and free.
3 ways to optimize your website before 2023
If you have an e-commerce store, I bet you’re reaping the benefits of holiday shopping. Whether you’re selling products or services, there’s always room for improvement. That’s why we’re sharing three of the best website optimization tips.
Best timekeeping, accounting and money-management software
Time is money, and every minute counts. Detailed time tracking and bookkeeping can seem like a hassle if you’re running things independently.
If a skeleton crew operates your business or you’re managing everything on your own, that means relying on the right tech to get the job done. Don’t waste your time and money on software that doesn’t work for your needs.
Budgeting tip: An easy way to slash your monthly charges
Your dollars don’t go as far these days. Sure, things are more expensive, but “buy now” buttons and shiny new services add up much faster than we’d like to believe. It’s no surprise that subscription-based business models are so popular.
5 new eBay scams every buyer and seller needs to know about
There are plenty of places where scammers search for new victims. While phishing remains an effective attack method, online e-commerce websites like eBay are lucrative hunting grounds. Facebook’s Marketplace is also regularly used, so it’s essential to know the tricks used by criminals.
Online shoppers: How to get cash back when you buy
The first online purchase was in 1994. Since then, digital shopping has exploded in popularity. Statista predicts e-commerce sales will hit $6.5 trillion by 2023. Tap or click here to save money with this handy online shopping comparison tool.
3 simple things that will save your business money to start the fiscal year
Many people think that owning your own business means you have hundred-dollar bills hanging out of your wallet. Small business owners know differently.
Business owners face a myriad of financial hurdles, more so since the pandemic. So when it comes to budgeting, finding ways to cut costs is a priority for every business owner.
Buy now, pay later: Amazon adds option to pay in installments
Online shopping has been booming since the start of the pandemic. As essential supplies became more scarce and brick-and-mortar stores closed their doors, people turned to online retailers to get what they needed. Even as restrictions relaxed and merchandise became readily available again, digital shopping habits stuck.
Sick of buying junk? Spot duds with this new secure shopping browser
The pandemic played a huge role in introducing online shopping to millions of people who otherwise wouldn’t have used it. By some estimates, there will be 300 million regular online shoppers by 2023.
How do you make sure your purchases, your payment methods, and your info are secure? Tap or click for four ways to make online shopping safer.
Avoid holiday shipping delays - Do this to make sure your Amazon packages arrive on time
While COVID-19 ravaged the world, e-commerce companies like Amazon had one of their best years on record. In April alone, Amazon outdid its own Black Friday numbers every day of the month. That’s a whole lot of packages being shipped and delivered!
Amazon will pay you to share your receipts – Here's how it works
It’s astonishing to see how Amazon has grown over the past decade. Back in 2010, it was already a top-performing e-commerce platform. And now, it’s one of the biggest companies on Earth — and its growth during COVID-19 has only cemented its place at the top.
2,000 online stores at risk after attack - How to shop safely
It’s bad enough when an online platform like a social network or game gets hacked. But when an online store — and all of its customers’ payment information — finds its way into hackers’ hands, you have an absolute disaster in the making.