BUSINESS
6 Small Business Taxable Write-Offs Your May Have Forgetten
I just finished filing my taxes. This is the second year I've had to do it as a small business and each time, I learn more and more about the process as well as what I can write-off. Here are 7 things that are deductible to track for next year! DISCLAIMER: I am not a...
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Pros and Cons of Using Late Fees in Your Contracts
If you provide a service online - whether it's coaching, graphic design, or something entirely different - you are probably no stranger to the stress that comes with charging your clients or customers. Getting paid is a huge pressure point for business owners,...
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5 Clauses Your Web Design Contract Is Missing
So far in my web design business, the contract has been one of the most important tools I have. Mine has grown and expanded and shifted with each new client I get. It allows me to ensure that the client and I are starting on the same foot. It also helps me create...
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My Top 9 Free WordPress Plugins for Small Business Websites
I have been working with WordPress to design and build websites for quite a while now. And in that time, I've installed, used, and struggled with a ton of different plugins. I hear people asking the following questions so often: "How many plugins is too many?", "How...
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How to Easily (and Correctly) Create a Divi Child Theme
Before you begin, make sure you have a fresh new WordPress install - details here! The Divi Theme for WordPress has had more updates than any other 2 premium WordPress themes combined since 2004. I actually have no evidence to support that statement, I simply feel it...
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Monthly WordPress Website Maintenance Checklist
Having a website maintenance checklist handy to help you manage the maintenance of your site can make this process way less daunting and much more fun! I always say that having a website for your small business is like having another employee. If you hire a living,...
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BoardBooster BOSS Course Review: My Results!
I started using the BoardBooster BOSS Course from Blue Fairy Studios Learning Lab at the beginning of September with the goal to increase my presence, increase the number of eyes on my pins, and increase my traffic. Not only did BoardBooster work in supplying me with...
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6 Common SEO Myths
Publishing More Content Gets You Higher Rankings Many people believe that if you churn out tons of blog posts, videos, podcasts, or other content, your rankings will skyrocket. There are businesses solely dedicated to providing you with fast, cheap content so you can...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a millennial, it's hard for me to imagine a world without the Internet. While I remember a time before going on the computer was a daily thing for me, so much of Internet culture has been burned into my brain and now comes second...
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