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While none of the problems with 2020 will suddenly vanish at the New Year, there are still reasons to be optimistic.

2020 has been quite a ride, and it’s been a transformational year for business and technology. Here’s a recap of the major political and economic events that shaped this year – and the future to come.

If you’ve got a small handcrafted or individually designed product for sale, it probably makes sense to set up a shop and get it listed to Etsy. While the fees can add up, Etsy provides a solid platform for novice and experienced ecommerce professionals. It’s unlikely to replace your own ecommerce sites in the long run, but it provides a great starting point and supplement to any online business.

Stocks, led by the tech sector, retreated on questionable job adjustments Thursday. Is the market still showing signs of bubble mentality, or has this correction brought us back closer to realistic and sustainable valuations?

Working from home can present some unexpected difficulties and disruptions, so here are some suggestions to keep the work day positive and productive.

The latest forecasts paint a grim picture for the future of the U.S. economy. If you thought the coronavirus was “just the flu,” then its impact on the economy is probably going to be worse than you’ve imagined.

Bond traders and market analysts are watching as short term interest rates rapidly rise to match long term rates. If this yield curve inverts and short term debt becomes more expensive than long term debt, it’s a pretty strong predictor that a recession is close behind. But that doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom – there are ways to navigate downturns with a web based business or career!

Having run web businesses as both a sole proprietor and as the owner of a small corporation, I’d like to share some of the pros and cons associated with each approach. What’s best for your business, however, will depend on your unique circumstances and legal needs.

As the unicorn population grows, so too does the number of bearish investors who are skeptical of the current market’s sustainability. If MoviePass can become nearly worthless over the span of a few weeks, what does that tell us about the fate of Uber, Lyft, and other app-based disruptive services that have generated a lot of hype and investment – without turning any profits?

A look back on the major online business trends of 2014 with an eye out for the future in 2015!

Most of the scummy “make money systems” out there will promise you that owning and operating your own website is the key to an automated […]