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2014 ended with a bang: the stock market finished with near record highs, unemployment rates fell to 5.8% (almost a full point below predictions), and economic growth reached an 11-year high during the third quarter. As a result, small business leaders are more confident in the economy and have hi Read More

Every year, a few businesses make bad decisions or mistakes publicly. Sometimes they recover quickly and no one notices. Other times, the blunders are nothing short of newsworthy. We’ve gathered up some of the worst fails of 2014 and included some helpful tips on how to avoid them yourself. Read More

Most entrepreneurs start a new business with dreams of success, but the unfortunate fact is, too many of them fail. The U.S. Census Bureau showed the reality in hard terms – 400,000 small businesses opened and 470,000 SMBs closed their doors just last year. Read More

From healthcare to education, the uses of barcodes are far-reaching and, as a result, so are the benefits of the software used to create and scan these barcodes. Aren’t using barcode software yet? Here are five key benefits of barcode software that might just make you change your mind. Read More

Freelance employees and virtual assistants are a common sight nowadays on the internet, with the advent of popular job boards like Rentacoder and Quora. Alex Houg explains the pros and cons of hiring freelance vs. having regular employees, and why freelancing within online marketing has it's own se Read More

he New Year is a challenging time for all small businesses as we reflect back on the previous year and plan for the future. At Wasp Barcode, we continue to hear from our small business partners that industry-wide metrics, specific to small and medium sized business, are difficult to find and are n Read More

A QR code, or Quick Response code, is a 2D barcode that can store more than 4,000 alphanumeric characters in a limited space. QR codes are often used to link directly to a URL, including social media properties, but that’s not the only way QR codes can be used. Read More

Have you ever asked yourself: Why should I pay for asset tracking software when we can use an application like Excel or Google Drive? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. Many businesses use Excel and Google Drive to track assets. Is this a good solution, or are fixed asset spreadsheets just a c Read More

Ready to hire a PR rep? Stop what you're doing and read this first. Learn the right questions to ask and what to expect to ensure you get the best ROI. Read More

Are QR codes dead? Ask Google that question and you get a variety of different headlines and just as many opinions. A number of journalists have provided arguments for and against using QR codes in business. Read More