• Which Shopify Themes and Plugins Are Best For Early Days?

    Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to offer your products or services for sale. There are many steps in getting to the decision. This article is one in a series of articles regarding selling products or services on Shopify. Early DaysThe early days of store ownership are exciting. When will the first customers arrive? What will…

  • Why Shopify Instead Of Etsy Or Amazon?

    Shopify has emerged as a popular e-commerce platform for both large and small businesses, offering a range of benefits that make it an attractive choice for reselling goods and services. Some of the key reasons why resellers choose Shopify include: By leveraging these benefits, resellers can create a powerful and customized e-commerce presence on Shopify,…

  • Read the Room

    Communities exist among all kinds of topics. Regional and local specialties are found in food, entertainment, jobs, schools, and more. Communities exist on many platforms. Few successfully span, for instance, Facebook and discord or reddit. “Read the room” is a popular phrase meant as a cue to listen to the substance of the conversation before…

  • Platforms, Marketplaces, and Channels

    I remember being in the busy Dan Leininger & Sons General Store in Akron, IN. My grandfather was a son of one of the sons, and he was talking to everybody. The neighborly niceness was evident. Folks really did know one another. Payments are no longer sent to a raised office via a tube and…

  • Commerce Knows No Location

    Most folks seeking to build a business know that some businesses require a local presence. Home services such as lawn care, painting, plumbing, roofing, and similar are best retained locally, if located within 50 miles of a metropolitan area. Years ago, a friend of mine was trying to expand his business. I was involved in…

  • Outdoor Recreation

    There are numerous outdoor recreational activities that people can enjoy at a lake. Some popular ones include: These activities are popular for several reasons: Overall, lakes provide a natural setting that combines relaxation, recreation, and beautiful scenery, making them popular destinations for outdoor activities.