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Branding for Food Trucks: The Definitive Guide
Deciding how to brand your food truck may be the most important decision you’ll face as a food-on-the-go entrepreneur. A well-branded truck can draw attention to your business all day, every day, everywhere it goes. Follow our food truck branding guide and your truck will race ahead of your competition.
The 9 Biggest Packaging Design Trends of 2020
Are you giving your packaging design the attention it deserves? You may have an awesome product. But, it’s your packaging that does the selling. Here’s are the 9 biggest 2020 packaging design trends that are accessible, attractive, and easily adapted for any business.
15 Best Cities in the United States for Startups and Entrepreneurs (Updated for 2020)
Silicon Valley has dominated the U.S. startup ecosystem for many decades. But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Let’s take a look at some of the best places (outside of Silicon Valley and the East Coast), to build your startup in 2020.
The Complete 12 Step Guide to Starting a Business in 2020
This is the most complete guide online on how to start a business. About two-thirds of businesses with employees survive 2 years and about half survive only five years. Businesses that survive and thrive have an unfair advantage. They’re started and run by people who are prepared for what’s ahead of them. If you want an unfair advantage, we’re here to help you get started. Here’s a 12 step complete guide on how to start a business.
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9 Essential and Proven Restaurant Marketing Strategies
Successful restaurants, especially today, cannot solely rely on having the best food and impeccable customer service. It’s essential to have strong marketing strategies in place, too. Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are just starting out, consider these restaurant-friendly marketing tactics to increase your sales.
How to Start a Business in Texas: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (Updated for 2020)
Texas is a perfect breeding ground for entrepreneurs. But, while Texas may be a Mecca for independent-minded entrepreneurs, there are still laws to consider when starting a business. So, if you’re wondering how to open a business in Texas, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what you need to know if you want to stake your business claim in the Lone Star State…
How to Start an Etsy Shop: Your Ultimate, No-Stress Guide to Opening an Etsy Shop in 2020
We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help de-mystify and de-stress the process of starting an Etsy shop. In the sections below we’ll discuss branding basics, how to create listings, product pricing, financial and legal details – even marketing and long-term strategy – everything you need to know to succeed as an Etsy entrepreneur.
Facebook Messenger Chatbot Marketing: The Definitive Guide (Updated for 2020)
We know that the idea of using a chatbot can be a little intimidating, especially for startups and small businesses. But the truth is that chatbots can improve marketing and make marketers’ lives easier. Read this comprehensive guide to Facebook Messenger Marketing using chatbots if you want to improve your marketing.
How to Start a Real Estate Business in 2020: The Complete 11 Step Guide
There’s enormous demand for a realtor’s services, as people are always looking for homes, rentals, office space, property, or vacation homes. If you’re interested in starting a real estate business to help buyers and sellers navigate the stressful and complicated process of working through these major purchases, you’ll need to make sure your business is well prepared.
How to Start a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Business in 2020
For entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, cut through a decent chunk of bureaucratic tape, and hand over some cash upfront, opening a medical dispensary is a great opportunity. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help de-mystify and de-stress the process of starting a medical cannabis dispensary.