Imagine performing a Google search for your business and it comes up with five competitors—all of which have dozens of glowing Google reviews. If you’re like a lot of small businesses I’ve worked with, chances are you didn’t have to imagine. You just had to remember. I call it “review envy.” Getting positive reviews on…
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5 Best Stripe Apps for Mobile
Stripe is a highly favored online payment gateway with great rates and excellent tools for online sales. Although a top merchant service, it does not offer its own mobile app for accepting payments as others do. However, app developers have filled this need, and there are over 30 Stripe payment apps for Android and iOS….
Top 16 Real Estate Certifications & Designations
While real estate certifications and designations aren’t required, they help agents and brokers broaden their expertise and target niche markets. Many well-known real estate certifications automatically build an agent’s credibility with potential clients. We’ve reviewed the most impactful real estate designations and certifications to determine how they can help you and your business grow. Best…
13 Tenant Horror Stories + Proven Tips on How to Avoid Them
For current and aspiring real estate investors and landlords, hearing tenant horror stories can be intimidating. However, reading up on nightmare tenants offers valuable insights on how to set yourself up for success when purchasing, advertising, and managing a rental property. We found 13 of the worst horror stories about bad tenants so you can…
5 Best Crowdfunding Sites for Investors
From risk assessment and grading to diverse investment strategies, real estate crowdfunding sites offer a range of options to grow your portfolio. When evaluating crowdfunding platforms, we considered minimum investment amounts, historical performance, fees, the offered asset types, and the platform’s track record. These features, plus an assessment of your risk tolerance and investment goals,…
18 Tax Write-offs for Self-employed Taxpayers
There are numerous tax write-offs for self-employed professionals that individuals can claim to save thousands of dollars. Here are 18 tax write-offs you should claim as a small business owner: Qualified business income tax deduction (QBID) Self-employment tax deduction Home office or work space tax deduction Depreciation deduction Internet and phone expenses Health insurance premiums…
10 Famous Brand Positioning Examples & Strategies
Carving out your position in a crowded market requires positioning your brand to stand out from the competition. Brand positioning is a vital part of your marketing strategy and especially for your brand identity. To help inspire you, we’ve singled out 10 of the best brand positioning examples from around the world. What Brand Positioning…
Showing Employee Appreciation: What Small Business Owners Should Know
It is crucial to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of your employees. While verbal appreciation can go a long way, the best way to show employee appreciation is by offering something tangible as a token of gratitude. Tangible rewards serve as a visible reminder of recognition and motivate employees to continue performing at their…