Author: Michael Jennings

It’s common knowledge that starting and growing a business comes with serious challenges. There are a million aspects involved in running a business and entrepreneurs must have the skills, time and mental strength to manage them all. It’s not easy to build the foundation of a successful business venture when you have limited resources at your disposal. It is therefore crucial to know how to make the most of what you have and find innovative strategies to help your startup grow.  When trying to prioritize their efforts, most business owners focus on aspects such as finding funding options, establishing profitable…

Whether you have very few or many competitors, your goal as a business owner is to get the better of them. With this in mind, do you feel as if you are in good shape with your competitors or all too often trying to catch up to them? If the latter feeling, you could be in trouble before you know it. So, what measures can you take to not let competitors get the better of you before it is too late? How Good Are Your Employees? Unless you are a one-person show and do not have employees, you rely on…

Back in the 1950s, the scientist predicted that we would all have smart homes and flying cars. It would be fair to say that they were a bit off on their predictions. Instead of flying every morning to work while talking to our robot butler, we drive in an Uber while watching the latest stories on Instagram. Although 20th-century scientists didn’t predict everything right, they were right about one thing – our world is entirely different than theirs. Some people fear new technology. Elon Musk, for instance, has voiced his concerns regarding possible negative consequences of Artificial Intelligence. However, even…

Job hunting has never been more convenient than how it is nowadays. That’s because people now have the option to independently work in the comfort of their own homes, as long as they have a laptop, computer, or any other mobile device plus a stable internet connection. Indeed, it has become a lot easier to manage your finances because online job opportunities are everywhere. Whether you’re looking for a full-time, part-time, or freelance job, you’ll be able to meet an employer who’s willing to hire you for whatever competencies you can offer. What Types Of Jobs Can You Do At…

Trendsetters are buying up hydroflasks and other types of water bottles right and left. With health crazes on the rise (and let’s face it, when are they not?), a lot of people are toting water bottles around with them wherever they go. Hydroflasks are stainless steel water bottles. They keep your water cold for hours and prevent the contamination that comes from plastic. But a lot of times, they’re pretty plain Jane. The cool steel might be trendy, but you can promote your business on them, too! MakeStickers custom waterproof stickers will adhere securely to any water bottle and they won’t come…

How many times have you visited an eCommerce platform only to click away? And not because the store doesn’t have the specific products you seek, but because it’s confusing or not visually appealing? Well, online shoppers have no reason to jump through hoops when they can find the item they seek elsewhere. Like an average consumer, they need convenient shopping experience and the ability to purchase from a platform they trust and like. And that’s what your eCommerce store should offer. Here are the mistakes that might be killing conversions on your eCommerce store. 1. Slow Loading Webpages Studies show…

Almost every business these days has a website or even an app. There are thousands of web development projects and thousands of web developers out there. There are websites, web apps, serverless applications and all of them somehow use JavaScript. Almost anything that relates to the web is somehow using this language. JavaScrip has been popular for decades. Even though Python has recently made it to the 1st place, JS is still on top of the list. Any web development project, any web developer is using this language. Web developers use different technologies and languages depending on the project. A…

Here at SaleSource we receive hundreds of emails every day from frustrated customers and beginner entrepreneurs, one in particular that strikes a chord: “I lost almost $1000 in  Facebook ads… man it’s really painful my, hard-earned money wasted” Can I tell you why that makes me mad? There are two words in that comment, I just don’t like. The first word I don’t like is lost in the second word I don’t  like is wasted. Its important to realise that driving traffic to your online store is one of the hardest parts about dropshipping. We talk about mindset all the…

Virtually every modern business relies on information technology to grow and prosper. This makes IT a significant source of their business spending. While the bulk of a typical company’s IT department comes in the form of personnel who are difficult to replace and impossible to eliminate, a substantial portion of their IT investment can be altered and adjusted without risking catastrophe. This adds up to significant savings for the average enterprise. The following are great ways for businesses to lower their IT costs without disrupting efficiency: Virtualization The process of virtualization is considered one of the best ways for organizations…

Technology has never been more important to the running of modern businesses and as the demand and usage of conventional mobile apps has increased, so has the implementation of enterprise apps—software designed to help an organisation improve efficiency while solving company-wide problems. This could be anything from a CRM to an app that facilitates team collaboration. Enterprise apps can have many business benefits, with Forbes contributor Ben Kerschberg claiming they can increase productivity, and empower workers outside the office by giving them real-time insights into business processes. He also notes that access to big data and the ease of development…