Fed up with manually tracking my finances as a freelancer, I decided to check out some free accounting software for small businesses. And I was truly amazed at all the exciting options I discovered. If you’re just starting a business, or maybe you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or sole proprietor who can’t afford to…
So you have a brand new business idea, and you’re considering venturing out on your own. Before taking the leap, it’s important to consider entrepreneurship vs. employment and decide which path works best for you. This piece dives into the pros and cons of entrepreneurship I uncovered from the 2024 State of Entrepreneurship Survey I…
Why would you need a script for making a cold call? Consider this: You have your list of names and phone numbers. Before the end of the day, you need to make 100 calls. Your sales manager has given your team a big pep talk encouraging you to dial, dial, dial. Imagine how stressful it…
Think of the last time you wrote a check for something. Can you even remember? For many, the answer is a resounding no. In fact, nearly half of all Americans didn’t write a single check in 2023. Despite the preference for digital payments in our personal lives, 40% of all B2B payments are still made…
When you think about online checkout experiences, odds are retail comes to mind. But over the past several years, digital checkout for B2B has seen an explosion in growth. In late 2021, a Gartner study revealed that 83% of B2B buyers prefer placing orders or paying for goods through digital channels. B2B consumers want the…
Whenever I want to buy a new product or sign up for a new service, I’m always drawn to options that offer a sales demo. Maybe because I can’t afford to waste money. Or I just need to see the product or service in action first. And a sales demo has convinced me to buy…
Growing up, my father owned businesses in the automotive industry. From the sidelines, I saw how building, sustaining, and growing a company in a highly competitive industry is often very challenging. But, it can also be highly rewarding for those who persevere, sacrifice, and execute a solid strategy. Some say that many successful entrepreneurs are…
As a B2B salesperson for companies like IBM and Open Text, scheduling in-person meetings or phone calls was often challenging, regardless of my prospect or client’s industry or business size. Then, the game changed when I leveled up my sales email writing game with curiosity-provoking subject lines, strong body text, and compelling closing statements.…
Thriving as an entrepreneur is an extremely attractive concept for many, and you can see why — the thought of applying your passion, dedication, and savvy to create and profit from something truly yours is starry-eyed daydream material. With that said, entrepreneurship is anything but easy to navigate (a wild take, I know) — and…
Welcome to Trends, a weekly newsletter with the zestiest business trends and actionable insights for entrepreneurs. You might not be a fan of greasy hair (although the look is kinda in vogue now), but it’s hard to ignore the growing number of people oiling their manes. Hair oils, known for boosting hair and scalp health, are…