James Parsons

Automation and internet-connected products can lead to a happier and more connected workplace.

Business expenses can sneak up on you. Forget those monthly subscriptions you said "yes" to, and you might face hundreds of dollars in unexpected expenses at quarter's end.

Setting the right price point can make or break your business.

Buying a domain at the asking price? That's like buying a used car at the asking price. Doing your homework pays off.

Leaving your day job before your startup is earning sufficient revenue is a really, really bad idea.

Entrepreneurs running several companies under one LLC may benefit from creating multiple corporations.

You have to be vigilant to make sure your poll results are real, not driven by a hired botnet.

Having somebody available to pick up the phone after hours may be worth every penny you pay.

Having more than one monitor or an ultra-wide display is the new norm; it also requires a lot less tabbing and scrolling.

Colors in your workspace aren't just for Christmas anymore. They actually have a surprising impact on focus and creativity.

Scouring marketplaces isn't the only way to acquire new businesses, and it doesn't hurt to ask. Happy shopping!

There are dozens of new web apps that make meetings much more productive.

Roaming access points will prevent Wifi dead spots in your building.

Never sell out of desperation, stress or hard times.

You've poured your heart and soul into building your company. Make sure any newcomer you bring into your business has done the same -- and has the processes in place to protect your investments.

It's easy to waste thousands on AdWords if you aren't paying attention.

A little planning and prioritizing will sharpen your to-do list into a weapon for effectiveness and achievement.

You have to be able to explain your vision if you expect your web developer to share your vision.

Removing distractions and enhancing creation comforts at work is likely to boost productivity.

Get exposure by writing smart.

Of course payment processors drop shady businesses but lots of honest businesses are deemed too much trouble to bother with.

Offering incentives and following up with canceled clients can significantly increase your active subscriptions.

Infographics aren't a set-it-and-forget-it marketing strategy.

As an entrepreneur, sleep is extremely important. You can improve your sleep by understanding how sleep works.

Browser toolbars provide important analytics for Web-based marketers.

Here are three steps to hiring that talented wordsmith you need for your marketing initiatives.

Old low-value content may be dragging down your rankings. There's no shame in deleting it.

As Instagram surpasses Twitter in size and engagement, smart businesses are turning to the social network for marketing.

How just changing the language and location of a CTA button can make all the difference.

Specializing is crucial to success in a business world where there are always many companies that do what you do.