Happy National Small Business Week! It’s a great week for it, too, as news around the small biz world is fairly positive and optimistic. Find out why plus get the usual great links, tips, and other info you can’t live … read full post
What Sole-Proprietors Should Know About The Affordable Care Act
In just a little over six months on Jan. 1, 2014 the Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act will be fully implemented. The law’s extensive provisions have three main goals: increase the number of Americans covered by health insurance, streamline the … read full post
Posted in Self Employment, Small Business
For Online Sellers: What Sells in the Summer Time?
We thought winter was never going to go away, but it finally has, and with that comes the slower summer months for online sellers. A question I get every year about this time is, “What sells in the summer time?” … read full post
Posted in ecommerce
What’s Your Business Exit Plan?
Your business may be a bit like your baby: you love it to the point where you can’t imagine your life without it, even if it stresses you out. But while most kids start thinking about leaving your house after … read full post
Posted in Small Business
Why You Should Start Selling on Amazon… Right Now
These days, it seems you can’t turn on a TV, go on the Internet or talk to a friend without hearing something about Amazon. From vitamins to housewares to clothing, people buy EVERYTHING from Amazon. With the Amazon Prime program, … read full post
Posted in Fulfillment by Amazon, ecommerce
Tasha Robinson of Imperfect Concepts is a “Perfect” Outright Plus Success Story
As a District Manager at Abercrombie & Fitch, Outright Plus user Tasha Robinson knew what was in style – but she was tired of settling for bottom dollar prices at places like Plato’s Closet and consignment shops when it came … read full post
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Outright Weekly Small Business Forecast: Week of June 10th
Like to save money? What business owner doesn’t? However, this frugality may be the sign of the times. Why some are insisting to pinch every penny they can. Plus, find out some different ways you can save money every day … read full post
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Locations of Amazon Fulfillment Centers
Welcome to Outright.com’s big attempt to list the addresses of all Amazon Fulfillment Centers in the United States. The list below is your handy guide to the exact locations of all Amazon Fulfillment Centers. But we need your help! There … read full post
Posted in Fulfillment by Amazon, ecommerce
Writing Off Automobile Expenses 101
Now that you have started your business, you’ve heard you can write off automobile expenses. So are you ready to buy that luxury sports car and write off the costs of driving around town and run errands? Well, hold your … read full post
Posted in Taxes
When is a Cold Email Appropriate — And When Isn’t It?
Emailing someone out of the blue is sometimes necessary: if you don’t have anyone to make an introduction, you may have to send cold emails to make sure that you’re reaching out to the right people. But — setting aside … read full post
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