Ewen Finser 
Imagine pouring your life’s savings into opening a small artisan cake shop. You’ve spent years pondering if it’s the right idea, scrimping, saving, and fretting over whether or not you can do it. After many late night contemplations, you finally decided to go for it and lay it all on the line. After months of … Read more
It’s a cruel world out there these days when it comes to costs, and one of the biggest liabilities most companies face is the dreaded tax bill. Tax credits are a great way to prevent the IRS from taking too much of your money. However, this area can be a bit of a minefield; eligibility … Read more
Workable is a solid hiring tool a lot of people love (and for good reasons), but the truth is that it’s not for everyone. It could be too pricey, too complicated, or just not built for the kind of hiring you do. But it doesn’t matter why you’re not happy with it: the good news … Read more
Did your business have full-time employees during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you might be entitled to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). This tax credit comes as a refund of a portion of the wages you paid out in 2020 and 2021. It could provide you with a sizeable chunk of money, depending on the … Read more
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is one of the most significant relief measures for businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020, the ERC has undergone several legislative modifications through the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) … Read more
Emails keep bouncing back or winding up in the spam folder? That’s no way to engage with your subscribers! Here are some best practices to improve your email deliverability rate and keep your subscribers interested and engaged What Affects Email Deliverability? (Common Pitfalls to Avoid) First off, what are you doing wrong? Here are some … Read more
Selling a business is no small thing. It doesn’t matter if you’re hoping to make $50,000 or $50 million: Aiming for an exit is a big deal, and working with a business broker or selling on a marketplace is one way to achieve that. If you go the broker or marketplace route ⏤ or both, … Read more
Grin is a popular influencer marketing platform, but it’s not the only option. If you need better tracking, a lower price, or tools that make influencer management easier, there are plenty of alternatives to consider. What to Look for in Any Grin Alternative These are some quick things you should keep in mind if you … Read more
I recently took another look at Buffer and Hootsuite in 2025 and updated MOST of this comparison as a lot has changed! I first used BOTH Buffer and Hootsuite about a decade ago (geez, I feel old). At the time they were both pioneering the category for social media automation. It genuinely felt like a … Read more
In this post we will comparing Agorapulse vs Hootsuite find out which one is best! Agorapulse and Hootsuite are both social media marketing tools that can help even the most non-technical business owner manage sinsocial network profiles on the top sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google + with ease all from one dashboard. … Read more
Amazon retail arbitrage has always existed in some form or another since the beginning of Amazon’s third party seller platform. The last 3 years have accelerated the trend massively. Why? Supply chain fluctuations. Starting with the pandemic & continuing to this day, supply chains are….well… just whack. This is an environment prime for arbitraging the … Read more
If you are trying to figure out if Moosend or ActiveCampaign is right for your specific business, you are in the right spot. I’ve been in this same position! I’m constantly evaluating which email marketing suite is best for my various business lines – from blogs, to ecommerce, digital products, and newsletters. Moosend first came … Read more
I’ll admit that when I first discovered Smartsheet I was blown away (and somewhat addicted). As our business scaled up and our team grew, however, I quickly realized that we needed a more robust project management platform. We still use Smartsheet for specific projects and SOPs but tie it all together with a pureplay project … Read more
We’re lucky enough to live in an age where starting an online business is something literally anybody can do. The Shopify app store is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms around for making business happen online, so it’s no surprise that plenty of other tools use integration with it as a selling point. Specifically … Read more
Webflow is an excellent multi-purpose CMS and ecommerce platform, but it’s pricing can get a bit complicated. If you are looking for the latest Webflow deals and ongoing promotions, you’ve come to the right place. Webflow has some great “hidden” discounts that may not be obvious at first. That’s where we come in. Webflow Annual … Read more
I still remember how great it felt to switch from Legalzoom to Incfile a few years ago. Night and day difference. A few years ago, Incfile (now Bizee) was one of the few “next gen” business formation companies. Not anymore. In the past 2-4 years, the business incorporation space has exploded with a cornucopia of … Read more