Amazon
How To Trademark A Name For Amazon Brand Registry
This short guide will teach you how to trademark a name for your business so you can participate in the Amazon brand registry. Most people who start an online business unknowingly neglect…
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Case Studies
Hiring An Accountant To Do Your Taxes Vs Using Turbo Tax Or Tax Cut
Do you really need an accountant to file your taxes? And will an accountant actually save you money versus using an off the shelf tax program like Turbo Tax? In this post,…
Entrepreneurship
Why Running A Business Is Always A Sh!t Show In The Beginning
One of the reasons I love documenting my online business ventures is that I have the ability to go back in time and re-live some of my experiences running a business. And…
Entrepreneurship
A Peek Into The Glamorous Life Of A Small Business Owner
Everyone knows that starting and running a small business is glamorous. In the past few weeks alone, I’ve read at least a half a dozen stories ranging from “How I made $1027.53…
Advertising
Should I Use Groupon? Don’t Be Tempted By The Dark Side
The other day, a friend and I were chatting about our wedding linens business and the topic of Groupon came up in our conversation. For all of you who are not familiar…
How to Build an Online Store
Small Business Resources And Where To Find Help- The Ultimate Small Business Startup Guide Part 7
Especially if you’re a first time entrepreneur, starting your own business can be quite overwhelming and it helps to know about the small business resources at your disposal. After all, there are…
How to Build an Online Store
Hiring Employees Vs Independent Contractors For Your Small Business – The Ultimate Small Business Startup Guide Part 5
This is part 5 of a 7 part guide on how to start a small business. This lesson will cover whether to hire employees vs independent contractors for your business and the…
How to Build an Online Store
Business Expenses: How To Take Tax Deductions On Your Car, Home, Travel, Meals & Equipment
Most people dread tax season when April 15th comes rolling around, but I actually get excited and almost giddy. The reason is not because I enjoy filling out paperwork and paying the…
How to Build an Online Store
How To Get A Sellers Permit, Fictitious Business Name And FEIN For Your Ecommerce Business
Even though it’s not technically difficult to officially register your business with the US and state government, it can be quite intimidating. When my wife and I first started our ecommerce store,…
Entrepreneurship
The Tradeoffs Of Owning Your Own Business Vs Working A Day Job
Ever wonder whether the people who brag about their small business wealth are really living the high life? Most of what you read on the web about starting your own business tends…
