The last decade dramatically shook the retail sector. Almost 10,000 stores closed in 2019 alone. Much of this has been blamed on the popularity of online shopping. But today's brick-and mortar-retailers are also grappling with a host of other challenges.

Home-based businesses are great for a variety of reasons. They can be started on a shoestring budget, the overhead is low, there’s no rush-hour commute—the list of pros goes on and on.

Due to the pandemic, businesses have suffered and are going through financial crises. The question is, will they survive?

If you are thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, you are more than likely wondering what it truly takes. There’s no cookie-cutter answer that applies to everyone.

According to a recent survey, only 5% of people have never felt guilty about buying something. That means the majority of us, at some point in our lives, have regretted a purchase.

Physical distancing and stay-at-home orders have forced whole consumer segments to shop differently. A few months into COVID-19, consumer shopping online has increased significantly across many categories.