Startup & Small Business

Getting Paid As An Independent Web Developer

Working as an independent web developer comes with some awesome perks—a boundaryless career, no micromanaging bosses, better work–life balance, and ample room to facilitate the growth of your career at your own pace. However, late payments, no payments, and...

XaaS: 9 Things Your Online Business Can Outsource This Year

Running a small business can make you feel like you’re doing everything, all the time—because let’s face it, you probably are.  That busyness can be exciting at first. But running on adrenaline and checklists for months on end can cause you to burn out and make...

6 Best WooCommerce Shipping Plugins

Shipping is a crucial part of your eCommerce business. After making a sale, your customers expect their purchase to arrive on time and in the best condition. Shipping involves several moving parts, from calculating rates to printing labels to offering tracking...
How to Make Money Blogging [Your Expert Guide]

How to Make Money Blogging [Your Expert Guide]

This article is part of Virtue Media’s Web Pros Series. In this series, we feature articles from our team of experts here at Virtue Media. Our Product Managers, Linux Administrators, Marketers, and Tech Support engineers share their best tips for getting the most out...

These 6 Cybersecurity Myths Can Endanger Your Small Business

These 6 Cybersecurity Myths Can Endanger Your Small Business

When you’re protecting your small business from digital threats, what you don’t know—and what you think you know—can hurt you. These common security misconceptions leave businesses open to attacks that can steal their data, drain their accounts and even cause them to...

8 Genius Ways to Get Traffic You Deserve and Leads You Want

8 Genius Ways to Get Traffic You Deserve and Leads You Want

I was 19 and thought launching a company from my dorm room was impossible. No one knew who Nathan Latka was. Back to that in a second. So, you finally pick a company name, grab the domain, and get your site live. Now what? Of course, you text your family and tell them...

Can a Website Truly Help a New Business Drive Revenue?

Can a Website Truly Help a New Business Drive Revenue?

Did you know that nearly two-thirds (64%) of small businesses have a website, and 35% of small businesses think their operation is too small to warrant a site? If you are starting a new business and fall into the category of people who either haven’t considered a...

How to Set Up Curbside Pickup [Step-by-Step Guide]

How to Set Up Curbside Pickup [Step-by-Step Guide]

COVID-19 is changing the way local stores do business. Shops that used to sell in-store only need other options for making sales so they can survive while in-person shopping is restricted. One option that’s gaining ground is curbside pickup. Many grocery stores and...

How Freelancers Can Juggle Multiple Clients and Work Types

How Freelancers Can Juggle Multiple Clients and Work Types

Were you laid off or furloughed from your job recently? Are you feeling increased pressure to bring in more to support yourself or your family during this time of crisis? Maybe you’re just looking for more freedom to explore your passions?  Whether you’re looking for...