You may already know this if you are a reader of my blogs, but I started Flux Chargers by selling in the streets of Santa Monica. It was hard, revenue was only a few bucks a day, and online sales were quite challenging to come by. But fortunately, growth started to happen within a year…
I am sure WordPress doesn’t need any introduction, and a lot of you must have used it once, either it’s for your personal blog, subscription to your favorite websites, business, or simply a landing page. In my experience, what makes WordPress mostly win over other platforms is a huge availability of plugins that absolu
Snap, Inc. brought in roughly $5.4B in 2025 revenue. Here's the live 2026 breakdown of where every dollar comes from — ads, Snapchat+ subscriptions, AR partnerships, and the long tail.
Snap seems to be making a come-back. It’s stock has soared lately, and they have added a ton of Instagram and Tik Tok-like functionality. It’s time for you to go viral on Snapchat. With a snap, you have people’s undivided attention for 10 seconds at the time. People tune in for your story, they want to hear what you ha
How can Facebook offer such a powerful platform to its users for free? It is no secret: Facebook makes money by offering targeted advertising opportunities to companies and small businesses. In fact, over 98% of its revenue derives from advertising. The remaining 2% is comprised of payments (in-app purchases of Faceboo
Have you ever searched for something like “la la lala la song” on Google and voilá: You finally have the lyrics to the song that was stuck in your mind for the whole day! That is the magic of Google, a search engine that we all know and love. It is definitely one of the…
Do you want to change your haircut? Get some awesome DIY tips? Read Inspiring Quotes? Learn Vegan recipes? Whatever you’re looking for, Pinterest is the place to find it and get innovative ideas. Pinterest is one of the most used sites on the internet today. It is a place where many people draw inspiration from,…
It has been more than 13 years since the first tweet was ever tweeted by Jack Dorsey (one of the founders and today’s CEO). Since then, Twitter has been constantly growing into one of the most influential and used platforms in today’s world. (Follow me @riojaalejandro!) From its beginnings till now, Twitter has given a
The days where the opening scene of a movie was a person in New York aggressively waving at a yellow taxi are gone. It’s not relatable anymore because all the people are calling taxis on their apps. One of the cheaper solutions out there is definitely calling an Uber. No matter where you are from,…
Oh, shoot! I forgot my wallet at home, and I’m at the grocery. Well, no worries. I have Venmo with me on my phone. At least, I’m saved. If you’re contemplating downloading a digital wallet, you should. These digital wallet apps, such as Venmo and PayPal, ensure that we have access to our cash anytime.…
Dressed in comfy jammies, munching on snacks, sipping a chilled drink, binge-watching my favorite show, and planning to repeat another once I am done with this one! Rings a bell? Of course, you can relate because that perfectly describes the time you spend on Netflix. Netflix has helped me appreciate the “me time” at h
Like the customer service desk asks for feedback from clients and prospects to make improvements, web-based companies need analytics tools to reach their customers at the points they need to be met. I, for one as a blogger, make use of analytics tools in the form of cookies and data from the analytics tools and…
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links in which I receive commissions. The reviews and opinions expressed in this article are my own. If you would ask the internet or read articles about one eCommerce platform or program they would recommend, then undoubtedly many will answer Shopify. The company is a strong co
Have you ever encountered a business that asked you to name your own price on a product they offer? I recently experienced it too, and I thought about how much it could affect a consumer. If you’re gonna ask me what happened, I’m afraid I can’t answer that. Instead, I prepared this blog for you.…
What brand comes to your mind whenever you think of shoes? Whatever that brand is, they’re lucky! It means they achieve what you call “Top of Mind Awareness,” which we will tackle in this blog today. Whether you want to raise your business brand awareness or simply want to know more about Top of Mind…
No commissions! No subscription! But still a successfully running business. How is that possible? I am talking about Craigslist which was ranked as one of the topmost revenue generating platforms in 2016. Wondering how it makes money? Today, I will talk about Craigslist, and how it became a high-earning classified webs
Written circa 2016. A lot of people have been asking me what Flux Ventures is, what the plans for the future are and what I envision Flux Ventures to become. I decided to write this blog post to answer these questions and hope that this serves as a memoir when Flux Ventures starts trading on…
Every website owner aims to create and maintain a satisfying online experience for its present and future visitors. When was the last time you went to a website that loaded so slowly? Did you immediately close the tab while it was still loading? It is one of the downsides of owning a website that loads…
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links in which I receive commissions. The reviews and opinions expressed in this article are my own. Do you feel like you’re spending more time hunting down effective ways to be productive than you do being conducive? Walt Disney said, "The way to get started is to quit talking
Client purchases and assistance inquiries can be managed online using the finest live chat technology. Well, I’m glad to inform you about the benefits of live chat software and what applications to use. Customers demand fast feedback when they approach a company’s support staff, which is becoming more crucial since cus
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links in which I receive commissions. The reviews and opinions expressed in this article are my own. Almost all of the pages that you visit frequently will require you to create an account so you can access the possibilities. Whether we’re talking about bank accounts, social med
While researching for my articles about fleet management, I came across a business strategy that could be extremely beneficial for your future ventures – the cost leadership strategy. When choosing a strategy, keep your business, your product offering, and your business objective in mind. Next, you should implement the
Every company uses software for various business processes. Some may only be used for minor actions, whereas some others are the backbone of your business operations. The software that forms the crux of your business operations can make or break your business. You must choose the right software. But what to do when you
Have you ever tried a certain product that is not well-known, but it was so good that you kept wondering why this product is not more famous? The answer is brand equity. Most people will choose brands that they are familiar with when it comes to picking any type of product. For example, if you…
Staying competitive in the fast-paced digital world means keeping your website up-to-date and effective. One way to keep up is by moving a website from one platform or hosting environment to another or website migration. It’s a common way to improve speed, security, and user experience. A good website migration, on the
Ah yes, revenue and profit. When I was starting out, I also frequently swapped the words. I thought they meant similar, the same numbers you look at when deciding if your business is doing well. You could interchange them in your statement, and the thought would basically mean the same. After learning a little bit…
It is expensive to run a small business. A lot of time and money goes into finding and hiring the right employees, ensuring that products are delivered on time, and providing top-notch customer service. The only way to give back to the company owners is by increasing sales. And one of the best ways to…
It took a few great minds to come together and start MySpace, which started as an idea under eUniverse. Similar programs had been launched before MySpace, but none had taken it quite to MySpace’s vision! I remember my very first account and the excitement I felt at meeting people worldwide! However, despite skyrocketin
I think you’ll agree when I say setting up a website as an amateur is exhaustingly difficult! As an entrepreneur, I had to take the bold step to build my own website. This was intimidating, what with my little tech skills and non-existent coding skills. However, there’s a solution! Website builders like Wix and Squares
Due to the surge of internet users around the globe, online businesses emerged in the process. I have made articles to help you sell online from getting more visitors to earning a lot from it. Another way is to create your search engine. A search engine is defined as a website where you can enter…
It has been predicted that twenty years from now, around 95% of all our purchases will be made online. Meanwhile, during the next year, e-commerce’s share will increase by 72.9%. At this stage, one of the most popular platforms used today is PayPal. It is one of the millions of accessible online platforms that can…
I started my journey by learning what it means to run a business in the US and applying it to start Flux Ventures. This was then followed by my ventures as a portable charger inventor, a software and design firm owner, a social marketing channel, and a venture capital fund owner. My goal is to…
When you become a business owner, there are mounds of risks that can negatively impact your business but reputational damage is a risk that’s pretty high up on that list. There are incidents that happen which can do significant damage to your business, and oftentimes, it can cost you a great deal financially. As a…
I had my fair share of purchases (sometimes impulse buying) on the largest e-commerce platform today, Amazon. Since 1994, Amazon has generated a lot of buzz. As the brainchild of Jeff Bezos, Amazon has changed many industries, including e-commerce, digital streaming, and cloud services. But Amazon is not the only fish
Every organization needs to follow some rules. They are set by regulatory bodies and encompass numerous industries. Depending on the nature of your business, different rules and regulations will apply to your business. As these regulators and regulations grow in numbers, the compliance risk also increases for businesse
I’ve been asked multiple times before about the role of an entrepreneur in residence. This role is new to some, but this position started with venture capital businesses. Since businesses learned about entrepreneurs in residence and how they are an asset to a startup company, many industries have looked into hiring one
With the rise of dating apps like Bumble, many use it to find someone special and achieve those relationship goals. While it is not all perfect, those dating apps have key features that make our quest easier than ever before. In this blog post, I will walk you through everything you need to know how…
Knowing how to sell is so important. It can transform your business. Yet most of us fear sales. I have to be frank though. When I first started selling, I was not good at it. I used to get nervous, sweat and stumble. The thought of having to approach someone in person or picking up…
In the digital age, where information spreads like wildfire and knowledge is at our fingertips, the significance of reliable sources cannot be overstated. Among the vast expanse of the internet, Wikipedia stands tall as a beacon of accurate, easily accessible, and collaboratively curated information. The collaborative
Knowing your company’s financials may help you raise earnings, reduce costs, and manage them more successfully. In fact, this is one of those financial concepts that appear to be more complex than it actually is. It is valuable for analyzing your manufacturing profitability and determining what types of output you’ll n
This post contains affiliate links in which I receive commissions. The reviews and opinions expressed in this article are my own. Freelancing has been around for some time now, and with the advancement of the internet and the technologies, it can be fairly easy to start with it. Now, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, more
As a blogger, I want to know what my readers want, based on which I always strive to give them the best content quality. When I started, one of the options I thought about was customer relationship management software, but I realized early on that not all of them are the same. In this article,…
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software in its early days was developed for large organizations to manage their entire operation from a single software console. Today, ERP software is cloud-based and becoming more and more attractive to small to midsize businesses as well. This shift is largely due to a more custom
The only thing that’s constant is change. And we all know that to be true, even people in businesses that offer a wide range of products. Everything has its own beginning and end. This can be applied as well to products. No matter how successful a product you have, at some point, the lifecycle of…
In today’s digital landscape, establishing a strong online presence is key for businesses, organizations, and individuals. When I first started my website, one of the key elements I focused on was choosing the right domain name. That meant days of research to find the perfect one that met all my needs. Domain extension
When launching a new company or product, one thing I always advise business owners is to decide on a wide range of pricing tactics. While price skimming may not be a feasible long-term strategy, it can help you increase your earnings when introducing a new product. Price skimming is a popular pricing approach for first