Ideal businesses for kids require little training, minimal equipment, and little time commitment (or at least should be time-flexible). Before officially selling their services, children should practice the job with family and friends. For example, before providing lawn maintenance services to paying customers, they should learn the basics of lawn care by tending to their…
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10 Best Home-based Franchises
Home-based franchises are businesses you can run from your home, or that have a mobile vehicle such as a branded truck, from which you can operate and sell products and services. Many of these businesses can start as a home-based franchise and eventually grow to include several employees and even office space. We reviewed work-from-home…
7 Common Reasons You May Be Denied a Business Credit Card
Approval for a business credit card is never guaranteed, as several reasons can contribute to a denial. The following are seven common reasons why your credit card application may be rejected, namely: credit score issues, verification issues from the issuing bank, business is new or unestablished, too many credit card applications, not enough income, no…
Low-cost Franchises: Top 12 Franchises Under $25,000
We’ve found many high-quality, low-cost franchises that have many locations nationwide and reasonable investment fees. They cover a range of industries, including fitness, cleaning, travel, and food service. We’ve listed several affordable franchises in the US with at least 100 locations and an initial franchise fee starting under $25,000, sorted by the lowest possible initial…
17 Best Gmail Tips and Tricks for Business Email
You may have your Gmail business account all done and set up, but are you really leveraging it to the best of its ability? Gmail can do much more than sending and receiving emails, which is why it’s one of the world’s favorite business email platforms—myself included. Below, I’ve listed some of the best Gmail…
24 Small Business Saturday Ideas for 2024
Small Business Saturday (November 30, 2024) is the perfect opportunity for local brick-and-mortar businesses to shine. In 2023, it was the second-busiest day for in-store shopping after Black Friday1, according to the National Retail Foundation. This annual shopping event encourages consumers to support local businesses during the holiday season. To help you make the most…
14 Essential Accounting Websites & Blogs for Small Businesses
I have compiled a list of 14 of the best accounting websites and accounting blogs that can assist you with staying up-to-date on important accounting topics, learning accounting principles, and troubleshooting issues with your accounting software. 1. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Who it’s for: Accounting and finance professionals, investors and analysts, accounting students, and…
18 Tech Startup Ideas for Entrepreneurs
Technology startup ideas cover a wide range of businesses, from software or physical tech sales to businesses that completely rely on technology, like independent live-stream reporting. All tech businesses can be profitable, with the most successful ones earning millions of dollars per year. Some have an edge with proprietary information, while others require more innovation…