November 4, 2020 in Career Advice
Build the Ultimate Ecommerce Business Proposal For Web Development
Nothing is more exciting than hearing an ecommerce client say, “That sounds great! How do we proceed?” So, how DO you go about a new ecommerce project as a web developer? For starters, you need to create a proposal that…
September 16, 2020 in Learn
Unlock the Value of Minority/Women Owned Business Certification
At Treehouse, we value empowerment through education. That includes sharing resources that can benefit our clients—like how to get your business M/WBE certified, and offering support to those who have that certification. While we already work with many businesses, large…
June 22, 2020 in Career Advice
5 Ways New Freelance Devs Can Generate Business Working From Home
The world is a much different place today than it was just a few months ago, thanks to COVID-19. It’s been a difficult season for every industry, and that includes developers. As a new freelance developer looking for ways to…
March 29, 2018 in Learn
Blockchain as Business: The Smart Contracts are Coming
It’s 7:30am, and you’re late getting to the airport for a flight. You rush out of bed, grab your suitcase and hail a ride using your smartphone. This may sound like the usual Uber or Lyft transaction, but the car…
June 6, 2016 in Business Resources
What Can Your Business Do with More In-House Technical Skills?
What can your business do with more in-house technical skill? WAIT! Before you answer, take a few minutes to really think about it… Which processes currently requiring your team’s time can be automated? How much money can you save…
September 15, 2015 in Community
Ricky is a High School Senior With a Successful Freelance Web Design and Development Business
In his freshman year of high school, Ricky built a basic website for a friend running for class president. By the time he joined Treehouse, he still only had a basic knowledge of HTML but knew he wanted to master web…
July 16, 2013 in Learn
Building Your Ecommerce and Design Business with Shopify
Let’s be honest, you are probably reading this blog because you are a user of Treehouse or thinking about becoming one. You have a thirst for web knowledge and a desire to become better at what you do – right?…
January 21, 2013 in Learn
The Truth About Raising Money for Your Business
When financing your new business, you have three options, equity financing, debt financing and sources like angels and venture capitalists. In this Quick Tip, we take a brief look at the different types of financing and which one is best…
October 9, 2025 in AI
What’s an Agentic System? (And Why Everyone’s Talking About AI Agents)
Artificial intelligence is moving fast — and one of the newest buzzwords you’ve probably heard is “agentic system.” If you’ve seen people talking about AI agents that can plan, act, and get things done on their own, you’re already hearing…
September 25, 2025 in AI
8 Best No-Code App Builders Anyone Can Use
The best no-code app builders make it easier than ever for pretty much anyone to build mobile and web apps. The no-code ecosystem has exploded with tools designed to help you launch an MVP, automate workflows, and scale a real…
September 9, 2025 in Learn
Software vs. Application: What’s the Difference?
You’ve probably encountered the software vs. application question—what’s the difference? People often use them interchangeably, but they actually have distinct meanings. Understanding the difference can help you communicate more clearly about technology while sounding like you know your stuff. Whether…
August 28, 2025 in AI
Intelligent Agents: Your New Personal Assistant
Intelligent agents are no longer just a concept from AI textbooks. They’re becoming a key part of how we interact with software, automate complex or tedious tasks, and build the future of work. Understanding how these agents operate gives you…