How to Start an Online Business from Home: 13 Simple Steps
Anyone can start a successful online business from the convenience of their own home with the proper knowledge, resources, and strategy. The opportunities for success are endless. Here are some…
Manage and Improve Your Business With Invoice Factoring
Manage and Improve Your Business With Invoice Factoring was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
Is Temu Legit? What Every Shopper Needs To Know
Is Temu Legit? What Every Shopper Needs To Know was written by Michelle Harler and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Michelle Harler is the founder of Guide2Free, a website…
10 Unethical Businesses Who Make Money by Exploiting the Uneducated and Desperate
It is no secret that many shady businesses prey on those in need to make profits. However, people should be aware of these rip-off schemes and stay vigilant. Here are…
10 Realistic and Easiest Ways to Make Money Online
You can work from home full-time or start a successful side business by doing online jobs. If you haven't begun making money online, you are missing out on money you…
How to Make Money with Affiliate Marketing: 10 Useful Tips
The average annual salary for an affiliate marketer in the United States is around $177,586 as of 2023. Additionally, 81% of global brands have affiliate programs, and 16% of global…
14 Costco Benefits That Make It a Best-In-Class Employer
14 Costco Benefits That Make It a Best-In-Class Employer was written by Sam Stone and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Sam is the creator of the personal development blog…
Net vs Gross Income: Traversing the Economic Maze
In finance, few concepts are as fundamental as net vs gross income. Both serve as crucial threads in the complex web of personal and business finances, tying together the facts…
16 Things To Sell at School To Make Money Easily
16 Things To Sell at School To Make Money Easily was written by Cara Palmer and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Please note…
Unlock the Power of Online Data Rooms to Streamline Your Business Processes
Unlock the Power of Online Data Rooms to Streamline Your Business Processes was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They…
How to Compare Corporate Board Meeting PortalsÂ
How to Compare Corporate Board Meeting Portals was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
5 Reasons Retail Traders Lose Money
5 Reasons Retail Traders Lose Money was written for Playlouder by a Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
10 Helpful Pieces of Advice for Starting Your Own Money Making Blog
As you may already know, starting a blog is easy to achieve, but only some blogs can be super successful. You need a proven guide to avoiding the frustrating pitfalls…
How To Make Money With Your Phone: 10 Easy Ways!
In today's digital age, cell phones have become essential for communication, entertainment, and even making money. With just a smartphone, you can access various platforms and apps that offer opportunities…
Profitable Selling on Facebook Marketplace: Tips and Tricks for Success
Profitable Selling on Facebook Marketplace: Tips and Tricks for Success was written by Jason Butler and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. It has been republished with permission. Please note…
5 Types of Small Business Loans to Consider For Your Company
Small businesses are responsible for 44 percent of all economic activity in the United States. The percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) that this accounts for has decreased over the…
Creating a Small Business Marketing Strategy and Budget: A Definitive Guide
Creating a Small Business Marketing Strategy and Budget: A Definitive Guide was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They…
A Complete Guide to Digital Marketing for Modern Businesses
A Complete Guide to Digital Marketing for Modern Businesses was written by Sam Stone and originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks. Sam is the creator of the personal development blog…
W2 vs 1099 Pros and Cons: What are the Differences for Employers
In the past, the most common type of work was 9-5 work, where employees would work a set schedule for big corporations. With the explosion of the gig worker economy…
9 Ways You Can Use Graphs To Enhance Your Business
Graphs have been a staple of business data analysis for decades but are not universally used. According to Analytic Insights, a study of global businesses cited that only 26 percent…
W4 vs W2 vs W9 vs 1099 Tax Forms: What Are the Differences?
W-4, W-2, W-9, and 1099 are all tax forms, but they serve very different purposes. Let's compare. W-4 vs W-2 vs W-9 vs 1099 Summary A W-4 form (officially known as “Form…
7 Habits of Highly Effective Remote Workers
When the pandemic hit in early 2020, life changed seemingly overnight. Gone were nights out with friends, happy hour after a long day of work, and the new normal left…
8 Important Government Regulations Every Business Owner Must Know
8 Important Government Regulations Every Business Owner Must Know was written for Playlouder by Amanda E. Clark. Amanda is a contributing writer to LLC University. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University…
How to Stand Out In an Industry That Has Exploded Like Craft Breweries
How to Stand Out In an Industry That Has Exploded Like Craft Breweries was written for Playlouder by a Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the…
16 Easy Crafts to Make and Sell: Unlock Your Creative Potential
16 Easy Crafts to Make and Sell: Unlock Your Creative Potential was written by Farah Zeb and originally appeared on Hello Sensible. Farah, a mother of five and a voice in…
5 Important Steps for Onboarding New Couriers to Your Delivery Business
5 Important Steps for Onboarding New Couriers to Your Delivery Business was written for Playlouder by a Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They…
Why Your Business Name is Essential for Success
Why Your Business Name is Essential for Success was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
5 Ways To Boost Profitability In Your Mortgage BusinessÂ
5 Ways To Boost Profitability In Your Mortgage Business was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
How America’s Small Businesses Are Handling Pay Raises In A Competitive Job Market
How America's Small Businesses Are Handling Pay Raises In A Competitive Job Market was written by Annalise Mantz and originally appeared on Swyft Filings and was produced and distributed in…
12 Metrics Employers Are Using Today To Measure Employee Engagement
12 Metrics Employers Are Using Today To Measure Employee Engagement was written by James Ola Adisa and originally appeared on Nextiva and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker…
8 Effective Ways to Cut Business Costs
8 Effective Ways to Cut Business Costs was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
How to Better Manage Your Business’s Waste
How to Better Manage Your Business's Waste was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
How To Start an E-Commerce Business That Lets You Travel the World
How To Start an E-Commerce Business That Lets You Travel the World was written by Brian Renfrow and originally appeared on Savoteur. Brian Renfrow is a writer for CashBlog. He…
7 Online Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
No matter what type of marketing you’re trying to perform, there are some key phrases you need to know before you get started. B2B and B2C, for instance, refer to…
16 Creative Ways To Make Money
16 Creative Ways To Make Money was written by Chhavi Agarwal (writer for Play Louder) and originally appeared on Savoteur. Chhavi is a lawyer who quit her job to become…
7 Different Ways to Make Your Online Store Operate More EfficientlyÂ
7 Different Ways to Make Your Online Store Operate More Efficiently was written for Playlouder by a Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They…
8 Profitable Small Businesses Ideas for 2023
Wondering if starting a new business in 2023 is a good idea? The pandemic drove thousands of companies all over the world to their knees. This has left entrepreneurs wondering…
12 Tax Deductions For Your Small Business
Entrepreneurs have experienced the most intense pangs of rising inflation in thirty years, as evidenced by the surging cost of doing business. According to a Business.org proprietary survey conducted via…
10 Ways Businesses are Tracking Employee Productivity in 2022
10 Ways Businesses are Tracking Employee Productivity in 2022 was written by Elisa Fernández-Arias and originally appeared on Buddy Punch and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It…
5 Reasons You Should Switch to Gusto for 2023
Well...2022 has (almost) wrapped! And with that comes your 2023 New Year's resolutions. While we all aspire to shape up, lose some LBs, get organized, and generally be better with…
5 Helpful Tricks To Improve Restaurant Profit Margins
5 Helpful Tricks To Improve Restaurant Profit Margins was written for Playlouder by Nadica Mutuleva. Nadica is a freelance writer who’s passionate about creating quality, original content. She holds a…
10 Unconventional Perks Companies are Offering Remote Workers
10 Unconventional Perks Companies are Offering Remote Workers was written by Beth Mowbray and originally appeared on Firmspace and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been…
Tips For Making Smarter Business Decisions
Tips For Making Smarter Business Decisions was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
How Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) Can Benefit your Business
How Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) Can Benefit your Business was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Self-Employed People: Here’s What to Know
Workers' Compensation Insurance for Self-Employed People: Here's What to Know was written by Elizabeth Jackson and originally appeared on Simply Business and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker…
How Has Covid Changed the Small Business Landscape?
How Has Covid Changed the Small Business Landscape? was written for Playlouder by Cristina Par. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
5 Business Trends to Keep Up with In Today’s Time
5 Business Trends to Keep Up with In Today's Time was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are…
10 Industries with the Most Job Openings
10 Industries with the Most Job Openings was written by Aine Givens and originally appeared on Tovuti LMS and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has…
10 Ways How To Avoid Software License Compliance Risks
10 Ways How To Avoid Software License Compliance Risks was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not…
5 Successful Young Entrepreneurs Who Have Thriving Businesses
5 Successful Young Entrepreneurs Who Have Thriving Businesses was written by Beth Mowbray and originally appeared on GoHenry and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has…
10 Highest-Paying Industries For Management Executives
10 Highest-Paying Industries For Management Executives was written by Leesa Davis and originally appeared on Santa Clara University and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has…
3 Ways of Boosting Your Branding Through Video
3 Ways of Boosting Your Branding Through Video was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
Staying Ahead of Your Taxes as An Independent Contractor
Are you thinking about next year’s taxes? If you’re an independent contractor, you should be. It’s never too early to get your tax documents organized and ready for quarterly filing,…
The Importance of Securing Your Data
The Importance of Securing Your Data was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in strict…
What The 10 Largest Retailers Pay Their Workers
What The 10 Largest Retailers Pay Their Workers was written by Dom DiFurio. It was It was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished with…
10 Ways To Build Your Brand On Social Media
10 ways to build your brand on social media was written by Leesa Davis and originally appeared on PLANOLY and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It…
States With The Most New Small Businesses Per Capita
States With The Most New Small Businesses Per Capita was written by Eliza Siegel and originally appeared on Simply Business and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.…
How Social Selling Targets Customers Online And Helps Companies Sell You Products
How Social Selling Targets Customers Online And Helps Companies Sell You Products was written by Angelica Leicht and originally appeared on Vocal Video and was produced and distributed in partnership…
6 Ways to Digitize Recruiting and Hiring Processes
6 Ways to Digitize Recruiting and Hiring Processes was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always…
8 Biggest E-commerce Sectors Today
8 biggest e-commerce sectors today was written by Regina Beach and originally appeared on Wicked Reports and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished…
What to Know About Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Small Business Owners
What to know about workers’ compensation insurance for small business owners was written by Angelica Leicht and originally appeared on Simply Business and was produced and distributed in partnership with…
7 Budget-Friendly Custom Packaging Ideas for Shopify Stores
7 Budget-Friendly Custom Packaging Ideas for Shopify Stores was written for Playlouder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions are that of the author. They are not always in…
Legitimizing Your Side Hustle: Is Incorporating Worth It?
A record number of Americans left the traditional nine-to-five workforce this year, and as their side hustles transform into their primary jobs, many are wondering if they should take the…
Get A Business Credit Card That Won’t Affect Your Personal Credit
If you’re a business owner of any type, then you should have a business credit card. It’s a great tool to help with day-to-day operations, manage cash flow, and even…
The 4 Most Popular Bookkeeping Programs for Your Business
QuickBooks vs FreshBooks vs Xero vs Quicken Home & Business If you are just starting a business, or even if you've been in business for a while, you need to…
Top 9 Ways To Promote Your Real Estate Business Online
Ways To Promote Your Real Estate Business Online was written for Play Louder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions and claims are that of the author. They…
The Ultimate Guide To Independent Contractor Taxes
Tax season is often the worst time of the year for most people. You have to scramble around trying to figure out stuff like your gross income and tax deductions,…
Personal Branding Guidelines – Build Strong Identity Online
Personal Branding Guidelines was written for Play Louder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing post opinions and expertise are of the author. They are not always in strict…
How to Create an LLC (Limited Liability Company)
So you've grown your business and decided that you want to incorporate it. You've done your analysis on LLC vs sole proprietorship and decided it's a good idea to start…
Square Payroll vs Gusto Payroll vs ADP: Choosing The Best Payroll Software
As a business owner, you need things to run like clockwork to make the most profit possible. Disruptions can throw out your entire operation and cost you countless dollars in…
Gusto Payroll Review and Current Pricing
You wake up in the morning and hop out of bed ready to tackle the day! You throw on your best outfit and do your morning routine, grateful that you…
Real Estate Insurance: What Is It and How Can It Benefit Your Agency?
This post was written for Play Louder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions and claims are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
A 1099 vs W2 Tax Calculation (To Help Estimate Your Potential Tax)
A 1099 and a W-2 are year-end tax forms that report your income to you and the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). That being said, they are also terms that are…
Make Your Real Estate Business Standout (8 Branding Tips You Need to Follow)
This post was written for Play Louder by a contributing author. Please note that contributing opinions and claims are that of the author. They are not always in strict alignment…
What Is an LLC? And How Is It Different Than a Corporation?
What Is an LLC? And How Is It Different Than a Corporation? was written by me (Joe DiSanto) for Your Money Geek. It has been posted with permission. I know…
8 Ways to Digitize Your Business
Digitization of any business involves the implementation of modern technologies, in daily operations, to enhance business growth. A digital transformation can help boost performance by establishing consistency, redesigning profitable systems,…
How You (or Your Business) Can Benefit from a Financial Coach
There are a lot of things that can lead to a business's downfall. Failing to market products and services effectively is a major factor. Jumping into an over-saturated market can…
Is Doing A Blog Worth It? My Experience (So Far)
So, you're wondering, "Is doing a blog worth it?" Well, like with most of life’s big questions, the answer is: "it depends"! Sorry, I know, you really wanted me to…
How to Incorporate Yourself to Save Money (and Protect Your Assets)
So you are a freelancer or independent contractor and you want to know how to incorporate yourself. Smart. My feeling is that if you are self-employed in this way, you're…
Best Business Checking Accounts Comparison
As an entrepreneur, one of the first things you should set up is a bank account to manage your startup's finances. You need a business checking account as soon as…
Tips on Managing Remote Teams for Small Businesses
Recent world events have led to a surge in remote working, and the need for managing remote teams. But even so, that upward trend was in place long before the…
Annual S Corporation Filing Requirements for all 50 States
If you currently are a freelancer, sole proprietor or independent contractor you very likely could see some great tax benefits by switching to an INC or LLC that files its…
The 4 Best LLC Formation and Incorporation Services
IncFile vs Legalzoom vs BizFilings vs Zen Business To choose the right LLC formation and incorporation service for you, you need to cut through the clutter of info out there.…
How Co-Working Spaces Can Help Keep Your Business & Personal Life Separate
This post was written for playlouder by Jacob Klein. Jacob is a freelance writer and blog contributor based out of New York. His work primarily concerns business, finance, and startup…
Solo 401k vs SEP IRA: A Comparing For the Self-Employed
Self-employment can offer an excellent work-life balance, as well as other freedoms and lifestyle benefits! Hahaha...wasn't that funny. Seriously though, self-employment will likely be the cause of you working 80…