12 examples of team-building activities for small businesses

Team building during the pandemic has been tough. Small businesses have rapidly gone from mostly in-person to mostly remote. Even as employees return to in-person work, many people will continue to work remotely or have team members in other locations. Workplace shifts and new company culture norms have given rise …

How to choose the best Etsy shop name (+9 inspiring examples)

Business naming is big business. There are entire companies whose sole product is helping entrepreneurs identify the perfect name for their venture. Naming a business is not only difficult because of the endless possibilities available. It’s also challenging because so much can ride on a name — seventy-seven percent of …

What is SSL?

Editor’s note: This SSL article was originally published on September 5, 2013, and was updated on July 25, 2018. What is SSL? You might have heard the term SSL, or maybe someone said your website needs an SSL certificate but you aren’t sure what one is. That’s OK. By the …

Icons of Cincinnati — Entrepreneurs thriving in the Buckeye State

Cincinnati is a city as diverse as its many nicknames: Athens of the West, Paris of America, Cincy, The Queen City or The Nati. And within that diversity, entrepreneurs are building their flourishing businesses. In our latest season of Icons, we’re showcasing entrepreneurs from Cincinnati, hosted by Cincy local Anna …

WooCommerce Wednesdays: How to sell digital products with WooCommerce 

On the surface, selling digital products with WooCommerce doesn’t seem much different than selling physical goods. You need to create a website detailing your products, drive relevant traffic to said site, and convert the visitors into customers. However, there are some key distinctions that require consideration. Whether you sell software, …

5 business goals for digital entrepreneurs

As a digital entrepreneur — from selling products to customers online to providing services to global organizations — goal-setting is critical for your success. But digital entrepreneurs operate in a specialized arena that presents unique challenges and opportunities. Those considerations color the process of setting business goals — beyond revenue …