{"id":15269,"date":"2020-05-29T07:12:34","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T05:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/?p=15269"},"modified":"2020-05-29T22:14:50","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T20:14:50","slug":"small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-29-05-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/small-business-and-freelancing-roundup-week-of-29-05-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business and Freelancing Roundup: Week of 29\/05\/20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Even though many businesses are already reopening, there are still many small business owners and freelancers who are struggling financially. Let&#8217;s check our weekly roundup for the latest news and tips for small businesses and freelancers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Webinars have become very popular among different companies who run them in order to generate sales and engage the audience. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.invoiceberry.com\/blog\/how-to-run-a-webinar-that-enchants-your-audience-generates-sales\/\">how to run your first webinar<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Invoicing software can speed up your accounting process and save your time. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Click here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/markuphero.com\/blog\/dont-let-invoicing-burn-your-day-use-invoiceberry\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here<\/a> to read an in-depth overview of InvoiceBerry software.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Digital marketing is constantly evolving and companies should always be up to date with the newest trends. Check here over <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"10 digital marketing trends (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/financesonline.com\/digital-marketing-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 digital marketing trends<\/a> for 2020 and 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Landing pages increase conversions and improve brand awareness. Make sure to check the best <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"landing page tools (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/systeme.io\/resources\/best-landing-page-builder-software\" target=\"_blank\">landing page tools<\/a> in 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Providing outstanding customer service helps to build a loyal customer base and attract new customers. Here&#8217;s how to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"offer excellent customer service on a budget (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/magazine\/202006\/jill-krasny\/customer-service-experience-personalize-retention-churn.html\" target=\"_blank\">offer excellent customer service on a budget<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Wondering how to have your PPP loan forgiven? This article shares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/money\/small-business-owners-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"everything you need to know (opens in a new tab)\">everything you need to know<\/a> about Paycheck Protection Program loans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancing &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. As a freelancer, you need to take care of your finances, make sure you get paid on time, arrange your working hours and more. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Here are 10 apps  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/slideshow\/350979\" target=\"_blank\">Here are 10 apps <\/a>that will make your life easier as a self-employed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. If the current situation made you realize you love working from home and want to become a professional freelancer, here&#8217;s how to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"make it happen (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/offers\/2020\/05\/28\/freelancing-could-be-the-way-forward-for-thousands-of-americans-here-are-some-points-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\">make it happen<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Would you like to become a UX freelance consultant but don&#8217;t know where to start? Check <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"the story of Jason Kogan (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-freelance-user-experience-ux-consultant-makes-80k-a-year\" target=\"_blank\">the story of Jason Kogan<\/a> who works with companies like Walmart or Staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Self-employed and independent contractors can now apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Here's all you need to know  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/2020\/4\/22\/21224927\/how-to-apply-for-unemployment-benefits-freelancer-self-employed\" target=\"_blank\">Here&#8217;s all you need to know <\/a>before applying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Becoming an entrepreneur in your 50s and 60s can be the best time to do it, so if you&#8217;re considering launching your own startup make sure to have a read <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatch.com\/story\/this-entrepreneur-says-youre-never-too-old-to-launch-your-own-startup-even-in-this-economy-2020-05-28\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. As a freelance beginner, you should make sure you start off the right foot. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/350832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"what to keep in mind (opens in a new tab)\">what to keep in mind<\/a> before your first gig.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>That\u2019s it for today! Tune in next week for more!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though many businesses are already reopening, there are still many small business owners and freelancers who are struggling financially. Let&#8217;s check our weekly roundup for the latest news and tips for small businesses and freelancers. Small Business 1. 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