Sell Profitably, Make Money On TikTok, Fight Inflation

Useful News and Topics For Founders and Small Businesses

Changemaker: Lessons From 22 Ashoka Social Entrepreneurs

With a four decades-long track record of promoting and supporting social entrepreneurship, for-profits and nonprofits alike have a lot to learn from the ventures the nonprofit Ashoka has fostered. With that in mind, Konstanze Frischen and Michael Zakaras, leaders of Ashoka North America, are about to release America’s Path Forward, which features lessons from 22 Ashoka social entrepreneurs: “It’s not the case that the entire country is polarized and dysfunctional. There are things going on beyond ideology that are working, with real tenable impact and these stories aren’t told enough.” Find out more about some of the book’s key lessons for social entrepreneurs.

Facebook Marketing: An In-Depth Guide for Beginners

These days, nearly everyone uses Facebook, and it’s become as much a part of daily life as watching television. For small businesses, this means a massive opportunity to reach and engage with new audiences on social media. But you can’t just set up a company page and hope to attract millions of followers. You need a plan to capitalize on these opportunities and make the maximum impact. Learn everything you need to know about how facebook marketing works.

How to Make Money on TikTok in 2023: The 15 Best Ways

Social media channels offer great monetization opportunities including opportunities to sell directly or send viewers to other channels depending on the type of business. If you are asking how do you make money on TikTok, check out some strategies on how to use TikTok for business. 

13 Strategies to Increase Sales: Learn How to Sell Profitably

Every business – no matter what it is or where it is – wants to increase sales. Some try tweaking their marketing strategies, enforcing sales performance management software, and perfecting their website. Others rely on sales analytics tools to forecast numbers and insights, only to get mixed results. But what if it didn’t have to be a trial-and-error approach? What if you could implement effective sales strategies that focus on the fundamentals and give straightforward solutions? If that sounds better than crossing your fingers and wishing, keep reading these 13 strategies to increase sales.

Inflation: Top 11 Tips for Startups

In October of 2022, the Consumer Price Index was up 7.7% from the same time the previous year. Shelter, food, and gasoline prices are leading the way, which we’re all bearing the brunt of. Inflation has all kinds of side effects for individuals and for businesses, particularly businesses that are just getting started. Prices for most things you need to run your business are up, which can really eat into your profit margin. However, customers are buying less as well, so the total impact comes from both costs that are up and sales that are down. The good news is that it’s possible for a business to grow despite harsh conditions. Here you’ll find the top 11 inflation tips for startups.

Taxes: Standard Deduction 2022 and Federal Income Tax 

Knowing what you can deduct from your income and how that affects your taxes this year has never been more important. To help make understanding all of these different tax deductions easier for you, we’re here today with a complete guide about the ins and outs of the standard deduction 2022. 

With the start of a new year, it’s important to be aware of any changes to federal income tax brackets that may affect you and your family. For 2022 and 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its updated income tax brackets for both single and married taxpayers filing jointly. Knowing these rates can help you plan ahead for upcoming taxes so you can better prepare yourself financially. Keep reading to take a closer look at changes to federal income tax brackets.