money & finance

Aug 3, 2022 money & finance 9 min read

How to Negotiate Your Salary as a New Graduate

Negotiation is an age-old art form, and like any skill, it takes time to develop. As a new graduate, you might not be fully aware of your worth in the job…

CreativeLive Staff

Jul 7, 2022 freelancing 5 min read

Should I Start A Side Hustle?

Side hustles are a great way to add some supplemental income. Whether it’s something you want to eventually develop into a career, or just a way to make some…

Matthew Callans

Sep 23, 2021 money & finance 5 min read

Turnaround 101: The Importance of Gross Profit Margins

Over the years, I’ve read a thousand plus business plans for business plan competitions, investment or client acquisition purposes.   By habit, I scan the…

Susan Schreter

Sep 9, 2021 marketing & sales 5 min read

How To Build Multiple Revenue Streams For Your Business

Most businesses nowadays have a website, but many business owners fail to utilize their website to generate *additional* revenue. Regardless of your industry…

CreativeLive Staff

Sep 1, 2021 money & finance 9 min read

Get Used to It – The Pivot is Not Going Away

The return to bricks-and-mortar shopping is on the rebound, with consumer exuberance pushing supply chains to near failure and inventories for many goods to…

Matthew Wagner

Aug 27, 2021 money & finance 5 min read

How a CDFI can provide loans and services to small businesses

When small business owners think of seeking small business loans, many think immediately of banks as the best sources for financing. However, depending on the…

Keith Rachey

Aug 10, 2021 money & finance 5 min read

State and Local Recovery Programs: What Every Small Business Should Know

As a small business owner, it’s likely that you’ve heard about federal programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or the Small Business…

Patrick Davis

Jan 19, 2016 money & finance 5 min read

How to Make Your Crowdfunding Campaign Stand Out

Both IndieGoGo and Kickstarter are amazing platforms to crowdfund your next great idea, and they're only getting bigger.

Alexa Albanese