Business Resources

Getting a Business Address for Your Online Store [What to Know]

Small business growth since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has been dramatic. The number of new business filings shot up 20% in 2020 (over 2019) and another 35% in 2021. At the same time, the volume of e-commerce sales skyrocketed during the pandemic and has continued since. E-commerce sales hit $820 billion in the U.S. in 2021 (or 13.2% of all retail sales in the U.S.)—a 14.2% increase over 2020 and 50.5% jump over 2019. 43% to $815.4 billion (from $571.2 billion in 2019). 

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I Need a Business Address for My Business: What Are My Options?

New Business Startups and Home-based Businesses Surge

There is a good reason for this blog post. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, around 50% of small businesses in the U.S. are home-based businesses, and this number increases to over 60% for businesses without any employees. Further, more than half of small businesses start at home, and 69% of startups are home-based businesses. 

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Utilizing Your Time at Home Without Becoming Sedentary

People have been spending more time at home than ever over the last couple of years. Because of the pandemic, remote work has become “the norm” for millions. As of now, about  4.7 million Americans work from home at least half the time. 

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Questions Raised by Increased Remote Work

We’ve heard time and time again how remote work is increasing, and the traditional Monday through Friday, 9-to-5 work schedule will no longer be the norm. Instead, companies worldwide are embracing the idea of fully remote or hybrid work schedules, raving about how they benefit company culture and improve overall productivity.  

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Why Location Matters in Business: 5 Reasons and Counting

With the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic aftermath fueling the launch of a record number of businesses, competitive pressures on those new business will be significant. Many may not realize it, but the location of a business plays a pivotal role in its success. Business locations that garner great first impressions and bolster brand awareness and perception will have a competitive edge.

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