Freelancers may have mastered working at home, but that doesn’t mean they have it easy right now. In a crisis like COVID-19, independent contractors are often the first to be cut. Although most freelancers are eligible for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, the PPP can’t make up for lost …
New data released by the Federal Reserve makes clear just how dramatic the impact of the COVID-19 crisis has been on the manufacturing sector in the U.S. Industrial production in the U.S. suffered historic falloff in May, according to the study. Manufacturing output was hit particularly hard, dropping more than …
I think an underrated art of business is the simple act of explaining to people what you do. Those moments when you give your 30-second elevator pitch, or just discussing your business in general. When you don’t tell your story well, there is a huge disconnect. It’s a terrible feeling …
This post was originally published on July 24, 2017, and was updated on May 21, 2020. It’s nearing the end of the month. You’ve just finished up a big job and your schedule for next month looks pretty light — maybe even lighter than normal due to consumer concerns related …
Mini Interactive Keyboard with Pure CSS – Learn the process behind creating this cool little keyboard. Show Me Emoji: Iconic Code Snippets – A collection of interesting and fun examples, starring your favorite (and some new) emoji. Let’s Take a Deep Dive Into the CSS Contain Property – How the …
While some companies have struggled in the transition of adopting remote work polices, many startups already had flexible working options in place, and are finding themselves better prepared to continue day-to-day operations. However, the sudden scale of remote work has meant new technology, different ways of communicating and developed workflows, …
Some entrepreneurial lessons simply can’t be learned in a classroom. Traditional college business courses do teach important and necessary principles like economics, statistics, communication, marketing or strategy — which are all vital components to running a business. But while getting a formal education can certainly help any wannabe entrepreneur, there’s …
The Django administration site is great — fully-featured, easy to use, secure by design, rock solid … and somewhat ugly, which can be something of a downside when you want to integrate it with the look and feel of the rest of your website. Let’s sort that out. If It …
If you’ve ever attempted to read up on or start your own business, you’ll likely have come across this encouraging nugget of information – the one that says upwards of 90% of new businesses fail within the first 5 years. That’s pretty alarming, but even more alarming is when you’re …
Is ‘follow your passion’ a relatively new concept? I never heard this when I was a high school student in the late 80s. My parents encouraged me to study engineering or medicine. These careers usually pay enough to live a comfortable lifestyle. Their advice was to follow a good steady …
A recent survey from Expertise.com, a top resource for finding leading local experts, shows that two out of three business owners worry about permanent closure following the COVID-19 crisis. The study also revealed that one out of four businesses only have enough cash to keep them afloat for one to …
Figma, the second most-used tool for designing user interfaces (and the first most-used tool when counting only Windows OS), has really taken the digital design industry by storm lately, with even Adobe XD shipping their own version of Figma’s multiplayer feature (naming it “coediting”). However, the hot topic at Figma …
Entrepreneurs have some of the hardest jobs in the world. At an established company and with a competent team, leading is mostly a matter of keeping the rudder straight. At a startup, it’s another story entirely. Entrepreneurs wear many hats: the role of marketing, sales, day-to-day operations and more all …
The future of search begins with a “v” — as in voice and visual search. While “voice search” (on smart speakers) hasn’t taken off, as we enter the era of “ambient computing,” it’s clear that voice will be the universal interface for an increasingly diverse array of connected devices. Not …
This article was originally published on the Okta developer blog. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. Building local or social login in Node can be simple with Passport.js. There are over 500 strategies already built that make it easy to wire up identity providers. But what …
Have you tried to find functionality for a specific purpose in WordPress but failed to find a plugin or widget that does your work? This post walks through how you can create a WordPress widget, even if you have limited knowledge of coding. WordPress Widgets are blocks of code — …
Bringing a user’s eyes up to content in a non-intrusive way is a kind of a dream for every website owner. We are always looking for ways to draw attention to the message that we want to convey to our audience. Whether it is a promo page, personal portfolio, corporate …
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Contributor and SMX speaker, Frederick Vallaeys, wants PPC practitioners in the pilot’s seat in 2020 and knows automation layering is the tool that will help drive better results. Below is the video transcript: Hey, I’m Fred Vallaeys, I’m the CEO and cofounder at Optmyzr. So what’s going to happen in …
While not all consultants are entrepreneurs, you can become an expert in your field by learning to hone your niche expertise the way, say, Neil Patel does, in order to create a powerhouse brand. A consultant, even a solo consultant, is running a business, and a business must be marketed. …
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a recent college graduate, a systems analyst, or a high-level executive with an annual income of several million dollars. What all people have in common is the need to know how to prepare for a job interview. The reason is that the job interview is …
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Is Google Maps what augmented reality has been waiting for?Feb 11, 2019 by Greg Sterling AR walking directions could be a breakthrough application for the industry. …
I’ll let you in on a little secret: Content marketing for real estate agents is one of the most effective marketing methods out there. It’s relevant, it’s relatively easy and it’s scalable. Best of all, you only have to produce it once, and it will continue to work for you in …
AI products have started entering our era quicker than we could imagine. Artificial intelligence has found its place in different industries. From spam filters to autopilots in aeroplanes – AI surrounds us and impacts even the most unexpected areas of our lives. UI/UX design is not an exception. Entering this …
There are widespread complaints in the Google forums about the search results not fully rendering when a search is done. This seems to be happening for some searchers on mobile. Google has confirmed the company is working on a fix. Google’s confirmation. Google posted on Twitter at 3:30pm ET, “We’re …
This article was created in partnership with GoGetSSL. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. Over the last decade, the rate of cyber crime has risen sharply. Already, many reputable business organizations and government agencies that haven’t implemented sufficient online security have been caught with their pants …
Even the world’s wealthiest people make poor financial decisions. We asked six self-made millionaires to reveal what they learned from their biggest money regrets. Here’s what these leading entrepreneurs and The Oracles advisors had to say: I didn’t invest in Uber “I had the chance to invest in Uber in the early days and …
Across the U.S., franchise businesses produce $760 billion of revenue and employ over 8 million people per year. Those are the kind of numbers that might inspire you to open a franchise business of your own. However, when you zoom in on how much it takes to finance opening a …
You may wonder: “What can be so special about triangles? It is just a plain, primitive geometric shape. Not even a circle or square that have a hint of perfectionism.” And, you are absolutely right (at first). There is nothing special about it. However, it is the first-ever polygon. It …
Outsourcing can save a lot of time and money, but hiring outside experts for the wrong tasks can also negatively impact your business. Here’s how eight business leaders and advisors in The Oracles decide what to outsource and what to keep in-house. (Image courtesy of The Oracles) Consider how your needs will …
