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Less than 50% of small business have an online presence. Why yours should go digital. forbes.com/sites/rhettbuttle… #digital #ecommerce #business #success
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Ooh! Finally. This makes things a little easier. fastcompany.com/90536138/how… #tech #entrepreneur #business
Can't decide what #tshirt printing method to go with? Consider: Durability: How tough do you want your print to be? Cost: What can you afford? Order size: Bulk or once-off designs? Type of design: Which method works best for the design? thesmbguide.com/how-to-start… #design #retail
If you're thinking of starting a T-shirt business, consider taking a course on apparel and brand awareness at your local college. Or, read a few books on the subject to boost your knowledge. There's also this: thesmbguide.com/how-to-start… #business #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness
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In the U.S., the market size for "online original design T-shirt sales" in 2020 is $583 million. thesmbguide.com/how-to-start… #tshirts #business #fashion #retail #ecommerce
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The global market for custom T-shirts was expected to reach $10 billion by 2025. Digital printing is expected to see the fastest growth due to its affordability and quick turnaround. thesmbguide.com/how-to-start… #entrepreneurlife #ecommerce #printing #tshirts
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A T-shirt business has a low barrier to entry and minimal startup costs. With the availability of print-on-demand services and e-commerce, you can launch a within a few weeks or even days. thesmbguide.com/how-to-start… #entrepreneur #fashion #tshirts #retail
Our take on Simplisafe. @SimpliSafe 👍Relatively inexpensive. 👍 Flexible contract options. 👎Smart features not available in the basic plan. Full review: thesmbguide.com/simplisafe-r… #business #security
Our take on Vivint Security. @VivintHome 👍Integrates with smart home devices. 👎No short-term contracts. Vivint is a highly recommended security system with excellent monitoring equipment. Full review: thesmbguide.com/vivint-secur… #business #security
Our take on ADT Security. @ADT 👍Basic package includes good selection of equipment. 👍Affordable. 👍Great track record of excellent service. 👎Contracts are 36 months long. 👎Full home automation is expensive. 👎Equipment installed for a fee. Review: thesmbguide.com/adt-security…
Our take on Frontpoint. @frontpoint 👍Secure wireless system. 👍24-Hour backup batteries. 👍Weather-resistant. 👍No contracts. Month-to-month payment options. 👎More expensive than competitors. Full review: thesmbguide.com/frontpoint-r… #business #homesecurity #security
Our take on Google Nest. @googlenest 👍Integrates with Google Home. 👍Simple set up. 👍Additional equipment available. 👍Armed or disarmed with the tap of your tag. 👎3rd party monitoring. 👎It is expensive for a starter package. Review: thesmbguide.com/google-nest-… #security
As an employer, you are responsible for: - Social security tax (6.2% to the annual maximum). - Federal withholding tax (as outlined in IRS publication 15). - State withholding tax. - Medicare tax (1.45%). - Local tax (in some cases). thesmbguide.com/calculate-pa…
Have a great name for your business? Now, check if it is available. thesmbguide.com/how-to-do-a-… #business #brand