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October 6, 2021

The Image of an Entrepreneur?

According to a recent study, researchers at the Peterson Institute for International Economics found that Americans started 4.4 million businesses in 2021, a 24% increase from 2020. This is by far the biggest increase on record and there is nothing to indicate things will slow down! As more and more people gravitate towards […]

September 29, 2021

Great Learning Platform for Small Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)‘s online learning programs are designed to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA’s digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices […]

September 22, 2021

How to Build, Launch, and Grow a Profitable Online Store

The e-commerce channel is positioned for continued growth! While the pandemic accelerated its trajectory, consumer purchasing habits from 2020 are expected to continue accelerating throughout (and beyond!) 2021. A recent report from eMarketer projects that retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. will increase by 13.7% to $908.73 billion. While online opportunities abound, starting an e-commerce […]

September 15, 2021

Five Challenges of Entrepreneurship and How to Overcome Them

StickersAndPosters.com is a huge proponent and supporter of entrepreneurs! Not only is our Founder and President an entrepreneur, a large segment of our on-demand printing business is perfectly suited to help e-commerce businesses and online entrepreneurs successfully launch and grow. We regularly share articles and ideas to help e-commerce business […]

September 8, 2021

Expand Your E-Commerce Store Offerings with Product Line Extensions

If you are looking for an easy, cost effective way to expand your e-commerce store offerings, product line extensions may be the answer! By definition, a product line extension is the use of an established product brand name for a new item in the same product category. Line extensions occur […]

September 1, 2021

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business

We’ve shared about the benefits of e-commerce websites and selling online and the pros and cons of selling online. We’ve talked about the benefits of e-commerce for business and consumers and using your current content for establishing a new stickers and gift wrapping e-commerce business. But we’ve yet to address […]

August 25, 2021

Critical Factors to Grow Retail Revenue in a Disruptive Economy

We’ve had the pleasure of attending several webinars hosted by TotalRetail and have been thoroughly impressed with the content they share on a monthly basis. As economic conditions change and we adjust to the new post-pandemic norms, many e-commerce business owners and online retailers are wondering how best to maintain […]

August 18, 2021

After Years of Being Encouraged to “Lean In,” More Working Mothers are Looking to “Lean Out”

Eight years after Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In, wherein the Facebook COO shared her personal stories and research to shine a light on gender differences in the workplace and offered practical advice to help women achieve their goals, more women are looking to Lean Out. As stated so well in a […]

August 11, 2021

50 Exceptional Shopify Stores

Looking for some e-commerce website inspo? Look no further! Shopify has shared a list of 50 exceptional stores on their platform that will inspire anyone who is on the journey of building their own business. See what others have created on the platform and use their e-commerce website designs to […]

August 4, 2021

Helpful Tips and Resources for Small Businesses

Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or someone simply looking for a way to turn your hobby or passion into a side business, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a wealth of resources to help set you up for success! Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business […]