Do you have a product that does well in your home country? The next logical step would be to take it global. While this is doable, there are many factors you need to take into consideration first. Regulations There are myriad regulations surrounding products, even more so when you are distributing to multiple countries. You…
Painting may not be in demand as other seasonal businesses, but there are still times during the year when paint tends to dry slower. In these times, the demand for painting supplies get higher than usual and that is where a painting business thrives. In order to become a successful painting business, just like any…
Image Source The dawn of a new year can often provoke thoughts of changing our lives or making them better in some way. For some, this might be losing weight or getting fit. For others, this might mean traveling more. And for some, a change for the better may mean embarking on a quest to…
Think about the last time you read an article online or visited a web page. Chances are, different portions of that website’s text were hyperlinked and led to other websites. These links are like bridges in the road map of the web, and they are a key aspect to how search engines find (or “crawl”)…
You have always heard that exceptions can never be an example. When you are trading in Forex, you will find that normal rules do not apply here. You get to be more creative to make money if you want to trade in the long term. Most people try to be traditional and they lose money.…
The dream of starting one’s own restaurant is not an uncommon one. After all, plenty of things might make it an appealing idea. Maybe you’ve worked in a restaurant before, and while you enjoyed the atmosphere and interacting with customers, you just couldn’t help but think you would do some things differently. With creative freedom,…
Whether consumers chose to buy a product or not is generally a matter of minor psychological triggers. You may have a great website but if it is not set up appropriately, you will struggle. However, before you part with your hard-earned cash to pay marketing consultant or do a website overhaul, there is one simple…
You know your online store better than anyone else, which means you have a decent idea of what your average customer likes. Your makeup brand’s skin-safe “unicorn” glitter targets teenagers. Your artisan candle company appeals to homeowners aged 30-35 who want to infuse a little freshness into their living space. Selling adorable designer baby onesies?…
The prices for prescription medications continue to rise in countries across the world. People who rely on medicines for their everyday health may find it difficult to afford them and even have to choose between paying for their mortgage or groceries or buying medications that can keep them alive. When you are on a tight…
If you want to launch a successful business, but you don’t know where to start, might I suggest the sharing economy? It’s an area that’s growing significantly and in which there is still significant room for new businesses and ideas to take root and become successful. Companies like Uber and Airbnb are just the start…
Perhaps more than any other investment, it is important to make sure that your retirement fund is properly diversified. Diversification of a portfolio is vital to ensuring that you are exposed to the minimum amount of risk with your investments. By spreading your money in several differing sectors, you stand a higher chance of being…
We are living in an age where small businesses are the businesses of the future. Over 50% of the western world are working for small businesses so that certainly goes some way in showing the power of small companies. As most small businesses are run by self-employed people sometimes a little help can be required…