Kathleen Gallagher had no idea that her 25 years as an accountant would parlay into running her own business. She simply enjoyed sourcing materials and making jewelry for family and friends.  “I was unable to work and took up several hobbies...

If your business regularly encounters difficulties with filing taxes or keeping track of profits and expenses, you might need some help with your accounting. The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to hire an accountant, because there are...

All retail and ecommerce business owners know that inventory is the single most important asset that will make or break your operation. Sellers must walk a fine line between overstock and stockouts, and keeping an eye on inventory becomes more and...

The Sandbox Boutique has long been an apparel staple in Chattanooga, Tennessee, opening in 1996 and transferring ownership seven years ago to a family with young children who loved clothes and retail.  “We’re a boutique,” explains...

When you’re running a retail business online or in a brick-and-mortar location, a point-of-sale (POS) system is a necessity that will facilitate business management and help keep your entire operation organized. It’s wise to invest in any advantage...

FISH307 opened in 1992 as Peace Pipe Bait & Tackle, a small fishing tackle shop in Bolton Landing, New York. The offering at the time was an array of lures, bait, rods, reels and free advice to the fishing enthusiasts who passed through. The...

There are thousands of ecommerce tools on the market right now to help online retailers boost their businesses. For first time sellers and seasoned veterans alike, it is hard to know where to start when searching for a solution that solves common...

Behind every business is a story detailing the ideas, challenges, and success of the operation regardless of its scale. Most famously, Amazon and Microsoft started out of garages, but even small businesses have interesting origin stories ready to be...

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Getting started selling on Amazon is easy, but turning a profit is another story. With slim margins that leave little room for error and millions of sellers to compete against, the Amazon marketplace is cutthroat.  Online sellers should...