Month: October 2023

Flixel is a successful tech startup that makes mesmerizing hybrids of videos and photographs called cinemagraphs. The company was honoured with an Apple Design Award and Best of 2014 in the App Store, and they’re integrated into Facebook. They are thriving… but they almost didn’t make it Read More

My student loan – a financial burden and monthly reminder that I frittered away my formal learning years on an education I never use – is finally paid off, 15 years later. It’s this experience that has prevented me from returning to school, though I’ve threatened it more than once Read More

The most important social media conversations about your brand usually don’t involve you. It happens all the time. A customer fires off an angry complaint. Someone shares a problem that your products can solve. If these conversations don’t mention or tag you, how are you supposed to hear about them? Read More

For years I’ve been advocating for people to start their own online stores. I love helping entrepreneurs create value seemingly out of thin air and have been fortunate to mentor a few students on their ecommerce journeys. One of my most successful students is Jonah, a 17 year old competitive swimmer from Denver, Colorado. Jonah […]

In 2007, Toni Carey started running. Her mother told her that it was a “white sport” and that her uterus would fall out. It didn’t deter her. She was a woman spurred on by an alarming statistic: over 80% of black women in America are considered overweight or obese. Read More

You’ve probably heard founder stories that either involve a single owner who orchestrates the various moving parts of a business, or a duo of co-founders, where one generally steers the product and the other manages the day-to-day operation Read More

Time managing is not about working harder but working smarter. In order to keep your business running smoothly, you need to allocate the right time slots for tasks. Following are a few chosen time management tips by experts. All of them might not work for you, so experimenting will make it easy to find the […]

In the course of processing over 10 million product images, we’ve worked with everyone from international mega-brands to DIY boutique retailers. Product photography can be intimidating for beginners, but it’s a challenge you can definitely overcome – there’s a science to this art form. Read More

A purchase must be a win-win situation. In other words, both the seller and customer must be satisfied. In order to enjoy this feeling, you need to serve your customers well. So, identifying and understanding them is a must. There are four kinds of prospects you will meet while doing business. We will tell you […]

Top 100 Low-Cost Franchises Franchises with lower costs of entry can make it easier for you to plan to be your own boss. Here’s a look at the strategies behind low-cost franchising and some resources on where to find successful opportunities. Read More  

Black Friday 2016 is projected to be the biggest shopping day ever, but if you’re hoping to get a piece of this year’s earnings, you’ll need to do more than just offer a few discounts. Today we’re going to help you optimize an important piece of the Black Friday puzzle—your Facebook page or Facebook Business page. This post will teach you some of […]