Small Business

Benefitting Communities, Not Speculators — By Tomás E. Durán Private equity (PE) is increasingly setting its sights on acquiring lower- and middle-market firms, ones that often anchor the economies of small towns and underinvested urban neighborhoods. As PE firms grab more and more of these small firms, investors are likely to be the big winners…

The digital revolution has transformed the way we consume food. With a few taps on a smartphone, a variety of meals from diverse restaurants can be at our doorsteps within minutes. But beneath this glossy façade lies a system rife with inequalities for the backbone of this industry: the restaurants. — The rise of food delivery apps such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Takeaway.com offers undeniable convenience. But these delivery platforms charge hefty commission fees from restaurants, often ranging between 15–45% of the order total. For many small and local businesses operating on razor-thin profit margins, this sizable chunk can significantly…

Plan the work, work the plan. 3 important steps to defining your goals before starting your marketing journey. Are you making the correct choices when marketing your business? For most owners starting out, the answer is “I don’t know.” How can you know if the choices you’re making or the…

I showed up and wrote this article. Result. — My brain is a swirling, busy soup of thoughts today, and I can’t decide what to write. My head is not focused on my work. I don’t know where to start or begin. It’s like a fog clouding my thoughts. Today is one of THOSE days. I need to knuckle…

Don’t waste your time dancing to cringey Instagram reel trends and start bringing real value to your potential customers. — If your main priority on social media is to gain as many followers as possible, you’re on the wrong track. This especially applies to small businesses who are just starting out on social media. It’s a scenario I witness all too often: brands exhaust themselves on social media, diligently posting…

Even before the Pandemic, distributed teams were becoming increasingly popular. Remote work gave us access to a global pool of talent and reduce costs. Managing a remote team of freelance developers has its own set of challenges. A Complete Guide To Building A Successful SaaS Business For Non-Technical Founders medium.com Several years ago I bootstrapped a software design and development business. Read my…

Introduction The approach of inventory management software development has become vital to all retail businesses. To get the most out of your stock control, you can use inventory management software. …

Do you ever feel like your business processes are chaotic and inefficient? Do you feel like there’s a better way to do things, but don’t know how to find it, so you’re just sitting there, hoping it will all sort out eventually? Well, you don’t have to stay stuck anymore…

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