This article dives into the critical comparison between online business vs. brick-and-mortar stores, outlining the advantages and challenges each model presents. Katie-Jay Simmons, writing for TechRepublic Premium, provides a comprehensive overview, plus actionable insights and practical tips, to help entrepreneurs and small business owners make informed choices on the best type of operation to choose. ...

Anybody can be an entrepreneur, but not everyone can be a successful one. Starting a business requires more than passion, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit. An entrepreneur should continuously develop, hone, and improve certain skills to help them establish and maintain a successful business. The good news is that these skills can be learned, so every ...

In today’s marketplace, identifying a profitable niche can significantly increase your chances of success. Our article guides small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to pick a business niche with actionable strategies and practical tips for pinpointing your focus, conducting market research, and building your brand. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to ...

Having an online presence is crucial for any business. However, just having one is not enough. With millions of competitors across the web, standing out is essential. This guide, written by Agatha Aviso for TechRepublic Premium, outlines 10 ways to build an effective online presence for your business, with key action steps to help you ...

A wide range of funding options is available for small businesses. Choosing the right one is important to minimize the costs of borrowing, while still making the most of the money. For small business owners, a big part of ensuring the company’s success is to make sure there is adequate funding to cover day-to-day operational ...

Every business with a digital footprint, regardless of its nature or size, is vulnerable to cyberthreats. But small businesses, in particular, find themselves in a more perilous position. Apart from limited financial resources, there is also a perceived reluctance on the part of many small businesses to implement adequate cybersecurity measures in their business. This ...

Business owners can use grant funding to develop a new product or service, reach a new group of customers, or navigate a challenging economic environment. However, seeking and winning grant funding is an investment of time and effort. The application process is a competitive one. Although competing for grant funding is not quite as stressful ...

Save $87 and enhance your finance knowledge. The combined value of the five downloads is $136, but this pack is priced at $49. Learning the fundamentals of financial management is vital to ensure business success. This TechRepublic Premium pack provides readers with five downloads for a bargain price. The bundle comprises three PDF glossaries about ...

In a competitive global business environment, where the marketplace is defined as anyone and everyone with an internet-connected device, effective e-commerce capabilities are a necessity for successful businesses, regardless of size or industry. Businesses that do not have an efficient and effective e-commerce presence operate at a distinct disadvantage. These guidelines and the accompanying file, ...

By deploying the right help desk ticket management system, successful businesses can document, manage and solve technical problems for employees and customers systematically and efficiently. The following guidelines, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help you evaluate solution criteria and find, document and deploy the best solution for your business. Featured text ...

Starting a business can be a high-stakes venture, especially if you are investing personal funds or relying on it for income. If you’ve made it this far, you likely already have a solid idea and strategy for your business. Unfortunately, a successful business requires more than just a good idea. In fact, there are several ...

The concept of embedded finance has been around for quite some time. Traditionally, businesses like car dealerships used embedded finance to offer loans when someone wanted to purchase a vehicle. But as the digital economy skyrockets — passing the $10 trillion mark in 2023 and expected to grow at a CAGR rate of 9.52% from ...

Researching social media tools, services and software, collating desired features, assessing effectiveness and narrowing potential candidates will require a comprehensive strategy. These guidelines and comparison tool, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will help your decision makers evaluate available social media solutions and find the best ones for your business. From the guide: ...

Choosing the right customer relationship management software or service for your business requires strategy, thoughtful consideration and more than a little research. These guidelines and the accompanying worksheet, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, will give you a customizable framework to find the best CRM solution for your needs. Featured text from the ...