Brenda Barron

Brenda Barron is a writer from southern California specializing in technology and business. When not hunkered over her laptop, she’s spending time with her family and knitting.

Illustration of a small storefront with a blue exterior, a large window on the left, and a door on the right. A red and pink striped awning covers the window and door, with a red signboard above. An A-frame signboard stands near red entrance steps, all set against a light pink background.

Skills

Jun 23, 2025 · 7 min read

What is retail? Definition, examples, future trendsLearn more

A digital illustration featuring two overlapping credit or debit cards on a light blue background. The top card is solid blue with a lighter blue rectangle and a series of short, light lines representing card details. The bottom card is a lighter blue with dark blue and white accents, showing horizontal lines and dots to indicate card information. In the foreground, there is a circular contactless payment symbol in dark blue. The background is decorated with navy blue stars and short horizontal lines, giving the image a modern, dynamic feel.

Skills

Jun 20, 2025 · 6 min read

What is a merchant account and how to get one Learn more

Illustration of a receipt with a dollar bill and a speech bubble , on a pink background.

Business

Jun 11, 2025 · 5 min read

How to write a receipt: A simple guideLearn more

Security

May 15, 2025 · 12 min read

14 tips for improving domain name security

The image is a 2D digital illustration representing online tax payment. It features a computer screen displaying a digital tax document with the word "TAX" at the top and a prominent "PAY" button. A hand holding a credit card is visible, symbolizing electronic payment. To the right, a smartphone screen displays a calculator with the number "742," representing tax calculations. The scene includes decorative elements like plants, a pen, and a modern, clean design, emphasizing financial technology and digital transactions.

Business

Apr 8, 2025 · 9 min read

TIN vs EIN: What are the differences? Which Tax ID do I need?Learn more

Vintage-style postcard reading "Greetings from Florida" with large, bold letters spelling "FLORIDA." Each letter contains an illustration representing the state, including palm trees, a space rocket, oranges, a beach scene, a lighthouse, and a castle. The background is green with a beige border, and a pink beach umbrella is illustrated in the lower right corner.

Business

Mar 13, 2025 · 10 min read

How to start an LLC in Florida in 2025Learn more

Mindset

Oct 2, 2024 · 8 min read

6 common business owner fears (and how to overcome them)Learn more

An illustration features a search bar at the top with the text "How to buy a domain" and a cursor pointing to it. Below the search bar, there's a web browser window with a globe icon and a sparkle symbol on it. At the bottom right, a pop-up window appears with the text "Need help? Call us!" on a beige background with pink accents.

Domains

Jul 11, 2024 · 11 min read

How to buy a domain name in 3 stepsLearn more

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