As a merchant, handling business payments, managing vendor relationships, and dealing with accounting software can take more of your time than it should. Oftentimes you may find yourself hopping between systems to pay invoices or upload payments to your accounting software. That time spent on administrative work adds up and takes you away from what’s important: growing your business.

Founded on the belief that clothing production shouldn’t negatively impact the world we live in, ANIÁN uses recycled natural fiber textiles from landfills to create timeless, lifelong clothing. Based in Canada, ANIÁN is on a mission to change the fast-consumption fashion industry, providing clothing that people can enjoy and feel good about.

Ideas, inspiration; as well as how, why, and what type of gift cards you should sell through your online store. Your customers probably have at least one friend or family member who’s hard to shop for, which can make gift-giving stressful. A gift card could be just the ticket.

Ecommerce success starts with a robust website for your brand. With myriad possibilities for website building—from professional web developers to DIY website builders—there’s an option for nearly any budget. Here’s an overview of the typical expenses associated with small-business websites.

For any important business decision, you need to weigh the pros and cons, risks, and potential return on investment. A business requirements document is the place to thoroughly describe a project in an organized format. Below are some guidelines for writing a comprehensive business requirements document (known as BRDs) that you can use to articulate the rationale, goals, and shared vision for your next business endeavor.

A business strategy is a blueprint for building your company. And a clear strategy helps businesses achieve their goals, collaborate efficiently, and stay on message. In this article, we’ll walk you through the ideal outline for a business strategy, as well as examples to guide you as you craft your own.