Guides and how-tos

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Since the dawn of time, humanity has been asking the big questions: why are we here? What is the meaning of life? If we put the sign-up button in the …

No one had heard of the term crowdfunding when an entrepreneur named Michael Sullivan first used it in 2006. Since then, crowdfunding has grown into a multibillion-dollar global industry. The …

With all the tools available online for startups and small-business owners, it’s easier than ever to conduct DIY market research without spending big bucks. It’s also easy to feel overwhelmed. …

You’ve done the work creating gorgeous imagery for your brand’s advertising campaign. Now it’s time to do as the big agencies do: test your creative content before you launch. In …

The product: Dr. Stepper, a foot-operated metal door opener. The problem: clear plastic packaging with no information except the brand name and tagline “Put your best foot forward.” Product packaging …

Mobile apps burst into the world in 2007 with the first iPhone, and they haven’t slowed down since. There are millions of mobile apps out there. Most people have around …

We’re surrounded by taglines in our daily lives. The best ones break through the noise, get our attention, and prompt us to act. So how do you write a memorable …

For small e-commerce sellers and crafters looking to build their online stores, it pretty much comes down to Big Cartel vs. Shopify.  Big Cartel and Shopify have a lot in …

Wayfair is one of the largest online retailers of home goods. For third-party sellers looking to expand beyond Amazon, eBay, and other e-commerce channels, Wayfair is an appealing and affordable …

Don’t judge a book by its cover. No matter how often we hear this, the truth is we do make judgments based on how things look. In business, this is …