If you want to build and grow your brand online, a website is one of the best things to help. Making a website for a small business involves outlining your website’s technical priorities, finding the best platform for your needs, mapping your site structure, designing your website around your user journey, optimizing your site for…
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How to Use Google Voice for Small Business Communications
Using Google Voice for business is quick and easy as long as you have a stable internet connection and a Google account. It works seamlessly across iOS and Android devices, a web browser, or even a desk phone. Core functionalities include unlimited domestic calls, text messaging, voicemail transcription, and an auto-attendant. In this walkthrough, we…
How to Get an 800 Number in 3 Easy Steps
An 800 number or a toll-free phone number lets customers easily reach your business through long-distance calling without incurring charges. To get one, start by choosing a service provider. Then pick a prefix (e.g., 800, 833, 888, or 855) and create an account. This type of phone number enhances a small business’s reputation, positioning it…
How to Start a Dropshipping Business in 10 Steps
Starting a dropshipping business is legal, low-cost, and low-risk, with profit margins of 15% to 20%
Unlike traditional ecommerce, dropshipping eliminates the need for inventory, warehousing, and order fulfillment. A $200 to $600 investment covers platform fees and marketing. Managing the business typically requires five to 10 hours per week, with most dropshippers reaching profitability in six months and full-time income potential within 12 to 18 months. Learn how to start…
How To Set Up QuickBooks Online for Nonprofits
In this article, I’ll guide you through setting up QuickBooks Online for nonprofits, from getting a QuickBooks Online plan and modifying the account setting to creating products and services and setting up classes and locations. The process ensures your income and expense information is perfectly structured to match Form 990 — and with the proper…
How to Open a Juice Bar in 10 Steps
With the growing demand for healthy beverages, opening a juice bar can be a profitable and fulfilling business. To open a juice bar or a storefront that serves fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, you’ll need to plan carefully—from selecting your business model and location to creating a menu that appeals to your target customers. Beyond crafting…
How to Use Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms
Microsoft Teams breakout rooms enable a meeting organizer to split participants into smaller groups. They serve as sub-meeting spaces for brainstorming, side conversations, and small group discussions. Learn how to use breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams and explore the steps for managing participants, joining ongoing meetings, and making the most of this feature. Microsoft Teams…
How to Create a Business Email With Outlook in 5 Easy Steps
To create an Outlook business email, you’ll need a custom email domain, aka what comes after the “@” symbol in your email (like “@fitsmallbusiness.com” instead of “@outlook.com”). You can get that by upgrading to a Microsoft 365 Business plan, which also comes with Microsoft’s productivity tools, including Microsoft Word and Excel and its cohorts. After…