Month: March 2025

Considering a Family Liquor Store Investment: Is It Worth It? As a 21-year-old contemplating a significant investment, the prospect of purchasing your family’s liquor store can be both exciting and daunting. The store has consistently generated annual sales between $1 million and $1.2 million over the past five years, indicating a stable business. The current Read more…

Navigating Boundaries: A Positive Update on Workplace Etiquette In a recent discussion, a small business owner faced a delicate situation involving an employee’s boyfriend spending extended hours at the bar during her shifts. After reflecting on the appropriateness of the situation, the owner decided it was necessary to address the matter in an open and Read more…

Has Anyone Else Experienced Account Issues with Square Inc.? As a small business owner who has relied on Square for credit card transactions for almost ten years, I recently faced an alarming situation that I never anticipated. Square deactivated my account, which led to the loss of $8,000 without providing any explanation. I want to Read more…

Why the Backlash Against Fiverr? Debunking the Myths In recent times, I’ve noticed a trend where many people seem to criticize Fiverr whenever the topic of hiring freelance services arises. A common refrain in comment sections is, “If you’re not concerned about quality, just head to Fiverr.” This perspective perplexes me, as it doesn’t align Read more…

Navigating the Complexities of Friendship and Business When it comes to mixing friendships with business, the road can be fraught with challenges. This holds true for my experience over the past few years as a freelance graphic designer. About three years back, I partnered with a friend, both of us skilled in our respective areas—me Read more…

The New Age of Tipping: When Does it Go Too Far? Have you ever been caught off guard by a tip jar in an unexpected place? You’re not alone. During a recent journey, I encountered a particularly surprising moment at an airport self-checkout kiosk. Picture this: I purchased a simple bottle of water for $7, Read more…

Legal Ownership and Investment: What to Do When You’re Left in the Dark Investing in a friend’s business can be an exciting venture, but it can also lead to complex legal dilemmas, especially when things don’t go as planned. If you’ve contributed financially to a startup and are now faced with questions about ownership and Read more…

Surprising Business Ideas: Profitable Ventures You Never Imagined Have you ever come across a unique business idea that left you questioning its viability? I recently met a gentleman who specializes in creating extravagant birthday cakes for dogs, and he’s making quite a lucrative living from it. At first glance, you might wonder, “Who in their Read more…

Title: Dealing with Unfair Online Reviews: A Cafe Owner’s Dilemma Running a small business, especially a cafe, is no easy feat, and challenges can arise unexpectedly from the online world. Recently, we encountered a troubling situation involving an influencer with a modest following of around 15,000 who visited our cafe. Unfortunately, her experience didn’t meet Read more…

Frustrated with Subscription Services? You’re Not Alone! In today’s digital landscape, many of us are feeling a growing sense of frustration over the shift toward mandatory subscription services, particularly in software that we once loved. Take QuickBooks, for instance—a tool that many small business owners, including myself, once cherished for its robust features. However, they’ve Read more…