Ecommerce shipping is the process of managing inventory, picking ordered products accurately, checking and packing orders carefully, labeling shipments, and coordinating parcel pickups and drop-offs to carriers. Having well-defined shipping and handling practices help busy ecommerce sellers handle these daily tasks efficiently and cost-effectively. Even with well-defined ecommerce shipping and handling practices, you’ll find these…
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403(b) Plan Rules, Contribution Limits, & Deadlines 2018
403(b) plans are alternative retirement plans only available to non-profits like charities, churches, public schools, health systems, and government agencies. Like retirement plans used by for-profit businesses, 403(b)s incentivize employee saving through deferrals and employer contributions. Combined contribution limits are $56,000 and can be invested only in annuities and mutual funds. provides effective 403(b) plans…
Lead Scoring: Simple Steps to Identify the Strongest Leads
Lead scoring is a way to identify your sales prospects that are most likely to buy. Using a combination of factors that measure level of interest and quality of fit, a lead scoring system automatically sorts your leads from hottest to coldest. For example, if you use email marketing, you can score leads based on…
How To Build a Real Estate Team with Free Contract Template
When a real estate agent is working at their maximum capacity, their best opportunity to grow their business is to build a team around them. In this article, we take you through the process of how to start and structure a real estate team, including when to hire, who to hire, and give you a…
How to Open a SEP IRA in 6 Steps
SEP IRAs are employer-sponsored retirement plans allowing employers to contribute up to $56,000 or 25% of their pre-tax income each year. How to open a SEP IRA for you and your employees is quick and easy, once you understand how SEPs work and determine your eligibility. A good provider can help you with the rest….
How to Set Up a SIMPLE IRA in 5 Easy Steps
SIMPLE IRAs are employer-sponsored retirement plans that allow employees and employers to save up to $26,000 in pre-tax contributions each year. The process for setting up a SIMPLE IRA is easy and inexpensive once you’ve determined your eligibility. The right provider will help you complete forms, get employees enrolled, and administer your plan. Looking to…
How to Start a Podcast in 6 Steps
If you’re considering starting a podcast, now is a good time to get started. There are 57 million people in the US listening to a podcast every month. In addition, 25 percent of Americans between the ages of 12 – 55 listen to three podcasts every week on average. Podcasting is quietly growing, and that’s…
How to Get SBA Startup Loans in 7 Steps
SBA startup loans are the same as traditional SBA 7a loans for existing businesses but are more difficult to qualify for because there is a higher risk of default. These loans are still possible but you’ll typically be required by SBA lenders to come up with 25 – 30% as a down payment as well…
How to Get Foreclosure Listings in 4 Steps: The Ultimate Guide
Foreclosure listings differ from general listings in that they require agents to take additional steps to acquire them. These steps can include working directly with lenders or government agencies, building relationships with asset management companies by completing broker price opinions (BPOs), networking with asset managers, and gaining specialized knowledge in the field. This article will…
How to Buy a House at a Real Estate Auction in 6 Steps
Buying houses at auction is a fast process where undervalued properties are sold to the public through competitive bidding. Auctions are either in person or online and can be advantageous for a fix and flipper and a long-term investor. Most auctions require a 5% to 10% deposit the remainder within 30 to 45 days (if…
Buying a Foreclosed Home: How to Buy a Foreclosure in 5 Steps
A “foreclosure” is the process in which a lending institution tries to recover a portion of the outstanding mortgage balance from a homeowner who has defaulted on their loan. Typically, they do this by selling the property at a foreclosure auction. Buying a foreclosed home offers real estate investors an excellent opportunity to buy low….
5 Best Chart Software
The best chart software programs make it easy to convert raw data into simple to understand business insights by creating an illustration, such as an infographic or image, for use in a document or shared online. We looked at the most popular chart software programs that covered the range of options for small businesses in…