Melissa Whitten

When it comes to your dog’s food, do you know what you’re really serving? With so many options out there, it can be easy to grab the first economy bag you see on the shelf and call it a day. But as a responsible pet parent, it’s your job to do the research and serve healthy, nutritious meals worthy of this important family member.

In this post, we’ll dive into the truth behind some commercially-prepared dog food, what to know about feeding your dog “human” food (including what human food can ...

The holidays are all about family, sharing joy, and indulging a little. Of course, your dog is part of your family, so there’s always temptation around the holidays to share a little joy and culinary indulgence with them, too.

Most prepared human food is high in fat and too rich for dogs to digest without problems such as diarrhea and vomiting. There are even some human foods that are toxic to dogs. The safest bet is never to give table scraps to your dog and instead let them enjoy an extra s...

Headless e-commerce is known for its flexibility. It allows brands to determine the website experience they want their customers to have and then implement it. This is a significant change from traditional e-commerce solutions, where companies have to search through templates to find something suitable.
It can be hard to know where to start when you have nearly limitless freedom to create the perfect headless site. To help, we’ve put together a list of different ways brands are implementing h...

YouTube is more than just a website or social media platform. It’s one of the most popular search engines in the world, and it boasts nearly 2 billion users across every imaginable demographic. This makes it the ideal place to introduce an effective video content strategy for your small business.
Video content is immensely popular with consumers. In a 2021 Wyzowl survey, more than 80% of marketers said video is directly responsible for increasing leads and generating more sales. You can reap ...

Amazon sellers have the opportunity to get their products in front of millions of potential customers. It’s a great way to expand your small business strategy and reach new markets. To get the most from your Amazon selling efforts, consider using one or more Amazon seller tools to help you optimize your selling process.
Because Amazon is such a popular platform for third-party sellers, many software providers have created custom Amazon tools to help you do everything from tracking inventory t...

Just the thought of taxes is enough to send many e-commerce business owners into a panic. Smaller e-commerce companies often lack the budget for accounting support, and it can be stressful trying to navigate business taxes on your own. After all, making mistakes on your tax return can have serious consequences, such as audits or penalty fees.
A good place to start overcoming your tax stress and confusion is to learn about the different IRS forms your business may need. To get you started, we’...

Headless e-commerce is a new type of digital storefront solution that allows businesses to optimize their sites fully to suit the ever-changing demands of consumers. Brands that have adopted headless e-commerce can add impressive new integrations and create a customer experience that puts them far ahead of competitors who are still using traditional websites.
We’ve collected examples of brands using headless e-commerce so you can get a better idea of just how much is possible with a headless ...

A traditional e-commerce option has an interdependent relationship between the site’s front ends and back ends. This makes it fast to set up and launch but limits customization. So it affects the customer experience and how you operate your website.
This article explores the pros and cons of headless and traditional ecommerce solutions so you can make the best choice for your small business.
Key Takeaways:
Headless e-commerce uncouples the front ends and back ends to allow for more customizat...

Considering that California’s state motto is “Eureka!,” it’s no surprise that it’s one of the top states for entrepreneurs to launch their business ideas. With California as your business’s home base, you have access to many small business loans and economic development resources to support your company.
This article will cover:
How much it costs to start a small business in California, and the licenses required
How to get a small business loan in California
How to write a business plan that ...

Project management uses strategic planning to complete a business project successfully. Project management guides your team’s activities is an easy way that allows you to manage projects with less stress, increasing their chance of success.
Key Takeaways:
Project management helps small businesses complete projects more efficiently.
Following a project management strategy keeps projects on time and within budget.
There are five basic principles of project management. Using them will help you c...

Florida is a popular place to start a new business. In 2020, it registered more new businesses than any other state. There are several loan options available for new Florida businesses as well as many other types of small business resources.
This article will cover:
How much it costs to start a small business in Florida and what licenses you need
How to get a small business loan in Florida
How to write a business plan that supports your business loan application
What to do next for your small...

As part of an ongoing webinar series, we talked to Izzy Sanchez, Head of Global Workplace and Real Estate at Twitch, about the state of the workplace.
During our conversation, Izzy talked about the impact of the pandemic, what the office will look like long-term, and how vaccine availability will affect real estate strategy.
Below is our full conversation with Izzy, as well as a few key takeaways.
A few takeaways
Today, 70% of Twitch is unassigned. The pandemic accelerated their trend to unas...

Danielle Newton, Director of Workplace Experience at Zendesk, manages over 500,000 square feet of office real estate that serves 4,000 employees around the globe.
We talked with Danielle about how the pandemic has changed Zendeks’s view on remote work and the importance of in-office experiences for a positive work culture.
Below is our full conversation with her, as well as a few notes from our chat.
Key takeaways:
Embracing a flexible remote work model means Zendesk can continue to grow rapi...