Kiera Abbamonte

Kiera Abbamonte is a freelance writer and editor who focuses on creating engaging content for small business owners. Kiera has written for brands like Wave, Shopify, and Zapier.

The latest from Kiera

What is a cash flow statement?: Definition and example

Most small business owners don’t know what goes into a statement of cash flows—or how to read one, for that matter. It’s important to get ahead of the curve and get familiar with cash flow statements, since 30% of small business failures can be traced back to cash flow struggles (yikes!).

Content marketing for small businesses

Content marketing for your small business is so much more than running a blog. We wrote this guide to help you understand how to generate real growth and revenue through content marketing.

How to figure out if a business loan is right for you

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of taking out a business loan, plus questions you should ask to see if a loan is right for you.

The state of women’s entrepreneurship in 2019

Women-owned businesses employ 9.2 million people in the U.S. and generated $1.8 trillion in revenue last year. So, where does female entrepreneurship stand in 2019? Let's dig into the data.

Free email marketing: Low-cost tactics to get you started

We pulled together three of the best free email marketing services and templates, so you can get your email program started with no upfront cost.

How to get inspired when you want to start a business

If owning a business is your dream but you haven’t found your big idea yet, the first step is to find inspiration through the entrepreneur community. Learn how to move from the abstract (“Hey, wouldn’t it be cool to run a business?”) to reality (“I know what it takes to launch a successful business.”).

What is a competitive analysis and how to conduct one (plus free templates)

Every successful business is built on a thorough understanding of the market. That’s where competitive analysis comes into play.

How to write a business plan

Despite trends away from formal business planning, having one helps you get financing and makes your business more viable. This article covers how to write a business plan, with free templates to get you started.

22 free and low cost tools to help run your small business

Whether you want to overhaul your project management process, streamline team communication, or take charge of your accounting, there’s a tool out there that can help.

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