Did you know that creators make most of their money through product endorsements and affiliate marketing? Some creators do OK with direct audience contributions too. So how do you set these up? And, when you negotiate a marketing deal with a brand or advertising agency, how do you set a… Read More »How to Run a Creator Business: Monetizing Your Content
You know QR codes, yes? Those little squares with patterns of dots and ink blots. You see them on packages, on flyers, on TV, and even at the grocery checkout. Lots of businesses seem to have them these days. Some QR codes even have a business’s logo in the middle.… Read More »Does Every Small Business Need a QR Code?
This article takes a quick look at how to make and publish an app on Google Play. It’s a part of our series on how to sell apps. If you’re curious about how to list an app on Apple’s App Store, here’s our App Store article that parallels this one.… Read More »Intro to How to Make an App on Google Play
This article is part of our series on app building for small businesses. Here, we’re focused only on the basics of building and publishing an app for the App Store. We have a related article on the Google Play store, if you’re interested in learning about that. This article is… Read More »Intro to How to Make an App for the App Store
As a part of our journey to start a small business, let’s take a quick look at what’s involved to build an app and then sell it on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. Our last series of articles looked at online places where you can build… Read More »Should Every Small Business Build an App?
There are many ways a small business can get a logo. You can hire a marketing firm, you can hire a freelance logo designer, or you can use a free logo maker from the internet. If you are artistically inclined and aren’t afraid to learn how to use an image… Read More »How to Design Your Own Logo
Most businesses want a logo. In fact, big companies often pay a lot of money to get a custom-designed one. But, as a small startup, you probably don’t have that kind of budget. You need an alternative. Fortunately, there are lots of free logo design software on the internet that… Read More »Are Free Logo Design Software Any Good?
Admit it. As a new business owner, you think a lot about your business’s logo. Every business needs one, even if it’s just plain words with no artwork. Having a logo makes your business look just a little bit more official. So, you probably want to know where you can… Read More »How to Make a Free Logo for Your Business
Everyone is on the internet these days. If you don’t have a website or at least be on a Yelp review, you’re likely losing business. And most businesses have a domain name and social media handles similar to their business name. This is why, when you’re looking for a name… Read More »When Naming Your Business, Include a Domain Availability Check
Most people want a unique name for their new business. It’s good for marketing. Not only that, when you file an assumed name certificate, set up your LLC, or form a corporation, the state agency will check if another business is already using the same name. So, you need to… Read More »How to Check if Your Business Name is Taken: The Trademark Clearance Search
