by Colleen Lyerla | Feb 21, 2025 | Business Advice, Industry News
H-1B1 Visa Changes 2025: How Small and Solo-Owned Businesses Can Face the Challenge The H-1B1 visa program has long been an essential tool for businesses looking to hire specialized talent from Chile and Singapore. However, the new administration’s significant changes...
by Colleen Lyerla | Feb 9, 2024 | Business Advice, Industry News
Transitioning from relying solely on platforms like Fiverr and Upwork to starting to build a client base of your own is a common goal for many freelancers. While these platforms can be a great way to start out and find initial clients, the commission fees they charge...
by Colleen Lyerla | Aug 11, 2022 | Industry News
In mid-2020, the online payment sharing app Venmo announced a pilot program for business profiles. By February 2021, over 150,000 merchants were accepting Venmo payments for goods and services. In mid-2022, Venmo claimed this number was over 2 million. One of the...
by Colleen Lyerla | Feb 10, 2022 | Industry News
Ven-No: How Venmo’s new rules are hitting small businesses and side hustles“Hey, would you mind putting a random emoji in the ‘what’s it for’ field?” asked Andrew Fodor as he bagged coffee at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.His customer looked at him in confusion. “Shoot,...
