How to Set Realistic Goals as a Small Business Owner Home Let’s be honest, most of us, even as business owners, either don’t set goals for our businesses or don’t achieve the goals we’re focusing on. I’m not pointing the finger at you, it’s not your fault. We didn’t learn about effective goal setting in school and while living in a chaotic world, it can be hard to focus on something like goal setting when you have bills to pay and mouths to feed.  It’s easy to overlook goal setting because it doesn’t come across as essential for your business to function, but if you want your busine ..read more

How to Choose a Name for Your LLC Home Starting an LLC is one thing; choosing a distinctive, memorable LLC name that tells people what you do is another. And even when you have an LLC name that’s unforgettable and informative, it must still pass your state’s naming requirements and be free to trademark! Fortunately, it’s possible; all you need is the right advice. We’ll look at the best tips and practices for naming your LLC, as well as name requirements for your state so you can choose the perfect one for your business. 
Tips & Best Practices for Naming Your LLC Your LLC’s ..read more

Famous Logos to Take You Back to The 1980s Home The 1980s were a period characterized by vibrant colors, funky geometric shapes, and bold patterns. Distinctive ‘80s style trends heavily impacted popular branding visuals like logos. Across various industries, logos featured similar design elements, such as bigger font, bolder geometric shapes, and brighter color palettes. This post will take a look back at famous logos as they appeared back in the 1980s.  14 Famous '80s Logos Let’s take a look back at some totally rad logos from the ‘80s. 1. NBC  There are 2 elements in ..read more

How to Open a Hair Salon (The Complete Guide) Home “Great hair doesn’t happen by chance; it happens by appointment.” -Author Jamie Foster. And she’s right! That’s why the hair salon industry’s worth $48.3bn, and the average hair salon owner’s income ranges between $75.000 to $175.000! Those are impressive numbers, and why opening a hair salon could be the best business decision you’ll ever make!  But there’s a catch!  Opening a hair salon takes a lot of hard work.  For example, you’re responsible for choosing the right location, designing your salon’s branding, applying ..read more

How to Start a Service-Based Business Home You’re not interested in selling a physical product; instead, you want to provide customers with a service like coaching, graphic design, financial advising, or housekeeping. Well, that means you’re a service-based business. Welcome to the club! But before you jump ahead, it’s important you know the process for starting a service-based business. That way, you can ensure your business will not only have a good start but will run smoothly. What is a Service Business? So what is a service-based business? Well, it’s a business model that focus ..read more

What is an Invoice and How to Create One Home Whether you’re a freelancer or a service-based business, there’s one thing you all have in common: Invoicing. And if you’re planning to have a business based on clients or services, you will have to get familiar with them (sorry, not sorry). But what is an invoice? And better yet, how do you create one? Don’t worry; this post is going to guide you through the ins and outs of creating an invoice, so when it’s time to send one out, you know exactly what to do. What is an Invoice? Let’s start with the basics. An invoice is a document that ..read more

How to Find Brands to Collab With Home You just started your business, and you’re looking for ways to get attention—I don’t blame you! It’s important to connect with other businesses, and that’s what we call brand collaboration. Incorporating brand collaboration into your marketing strategy is a great idea, whether you’re a new business owner, content creator, or running your business for years. Brand collaboration can be two things. It can be when a) a brand pays a content creator to create content using their product or service or b) when businesses collaborate to create content that ..read more

The History and Evolution of the Disney Logo  Home There isn’t a single person who has never seen a Disney film (and if you haven’t, please do so after reading this article). When you hear the opening song to a Disney movie, you hum along with “When You Wish Upon a Star.”  Disney has become the success it is today through the power of storytelling. The company built a brand that draws emotions that are common to everyone all around the world. The Disney brand is what makes it so unique and special; the most recognizable brand element is the Disney logo.  If you’ve ever ..read more

Do I Need a New EIN Changing from Sole Proprietor to LLC? Home Many sole proprietors (including me) upgrade to an LLC to profit from the many tax and liability benefits. But, when that happens, the following 2 questions arise: Can I change my employer identification number (EIN) from a sole proprietorship to LLC? Do I need a new EIN when changing from sole proprietor to LLC? And let’s say you’ve been using your Social Security number (SSN) for your sole proprietorship and want to start a single-member LLC (taxed as a sole proprietor by default). Surely you can use that, right? You’d ..read more

Top Reasons Most Entrepreneurs Start a Business Home You may be wondering why entrepreneurs go into business on their own, thinking they have a unique need to create their own business. The truth is, there are a few common reasons entrepreneurs decide to do business, and if you’re considering becoming an entrepreneur, you probably fall into one of these categories.  A study conducted by Tailor Brands found that 60% of individuals start a business to increase their income, 61% to do what they love, and 38% to be their own boss. Knowing the why behind your entrepreneurial motivation ..read more