A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis is an exercise to help you make a business decision. The decision could be for a simple endeavor: adding a new product—or more complex like starting a business. You may choose to do a SWOT analysis on your own. However, we recommend doing it with others to get…
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How To Set up an LLC With LegalZoom – Step by Step
LegalZoom is an online legal service that assists you with the LLC (limited liability company) registration process. While you can register your LLC yourself through the designated state website, many business owners choose to have an expert, such as LegalZoom, assist with the process. Throughout LegalZoom’s LLC registration, you may see questions and other products…
How to Start an Instagram Blog in 8 Steps
If you’re wondering how to start an Instagram blog with no experience, you’ll be happy to know it’s easy to start. Instagram blogging is microblogging because of the 2,200 character limit for captions vs no limit on traditional blogging platforms. Instagram bloggers with 15,000 engaged followers can make around $200 per sponsored post. Many people…
How to Start a Music Blog & Monetize It
You’re ready to start a music blog, but you have no idea where to begin. No worries. Starting a music blog requires just six simple steps. This guide teaches you those steps plus shows you how to create a music blog that makes money. For the better part of a decade now, I’ve helped hundreds…
How to Start a Vlog in 8 Steps
Learning how to start a vlog (video log) is relatively easy with the right preparation. Vlogging involves figuring out what style of video content you prefer and what channel you want to host your vlog on. From there, you have to film, edit, and promote your content. If you have a smartphone, you can even…
One-Page Business Plan: The Step-By-Step Guide
Right now you likely have a business idea. Awesome! Now you need to think through that idea by getting your thoughts on paper. The One-Page Business Plan will walk you through each step of planning your business idea. Once you know your financial projections, you can finish the basics of this plan in less than…
How to Blog on Facebook: Everything You Need to Know
While most bloggers use Facebook to support and promote their existing blogs, you can also blog directly on Facebook for free. If you want to learn how to blog on Facebook, it’s important to understand the benefits and limitations of blogging on this popular social platform. The Two Ways to Blog Directly on Facebook There…
How to Make a Blogger Rate Card + Template
A blogger rate card lets brands know how much you charge for your blog services. It is also sometimes called a rate sheet. This differs from a media kit, which is a detailed look at your blog’s stats. You send brands your rate card when you’re negotiating your deliverables and rates. Collaborating with brands is…