Articles tagged "Small business"

Why every small business should own a domain name

Starting a business? You should buy a domain name. A domain name is the address for a website—you're reading this article on zapier.com, for example. Registering a domain name isn't expensive, typically costing around $15 a year.

How to reliably scale an eCommerce business

The first time I saw consistent sales with my eCommerce business, I was excited and anxious. I finally had proof of product-market fit, and people actually wanted to buy what I was selling. But the anxiety came from knowing it was time to scale.

How to automate a customized apparel store

Customized merchandise lets you fulfill orders for products that have way too many options to list on your site, let alone stock. Automation helps you do that at scale.

3 signs your business needs Zapier

There’s no avoiding the administrative work, and the more successful you get, the more of that work needs to be done. When I realized that Zapier could make different apps and platforms work with each other to automate my processes, it was a game-changer.

Can your business run without you?

When I imagined what it would be like to run my own business, never in a million years did I think it would involve feeling trapped. I left my well-paying 9-to-5 job only to be stuck in a 9-to-9 job that had zero benefits and little-to-no pay.

How to use local competitors to your advantage

Choosing to start a business in what seems like a crowded market can be daunting. How could your little startup possibly stand out against the businesses who've been around for several years?

How to know when it's time to hire your first employee

You need to hire to facilitate growth. But you need to grow in order to have the money to hire. So what do you do? Should you gamble by increasing your overheads before you've made enough money to afford it? Or wait until you're certain you can afford it?

The importance of real-time financials for scaling companies

Early in their journey, founders might have a good handle on their financial position—either because they're involved in all aspects of the company and/or by closely tracking their bank accounts. But as a company starts to grow, it gets tougher.

Preparing for success: Lessons learned from early mistakes in a small business

If you're anything like me, you've gone through a ton of business ideas and have spent lots of money getting started on them. I went to school for marketing and thought I would be a graphic designer after graduating.

Do sweat the small stuff: Why planning the little things matters for your business

Think about all the times you've sat down with your accountant, a client, or a vendor. At least once, you missed something that was crystal clear in hindsight, right? We all do. That's why some amount of planning is vital, no matter how minor a task is.