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…
April 27, 2024 in Learn
What’s Happening at Treehouse?
Happy Spring, Treehouse Community! My name is Kari Brooks, and for the past 2 years I’ve been working behind the scenes as Treehouse’s Director of Operations. In January, I was thrilled to step into the role of Treehouse CEO, and…
November 28, 2023 in Career Advice
The Pros and Cons of Freelance Coding
In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, freelancing has emerged as a popular avenue for coders to showcase their skills, enjoy flexibility, and take control of their careers. However, like any career path, freelancing comes with its own set…
February 27, 2023 in Business Resources
Creating a Culture of Learning in the Workplace
What’s a culture of learning? A culture of learning is a healthy environment that places importance on and encourages new information and skills as a means of self-improvement. It helps employees continuously seek, share, and apply new knowledge and skills…
February 8, 2023 in Learn
How to Perform Mobile Website Testing
Mobile browser usage is much more common than you may think. According to recent data, around 59% of web traffic comes from mobile devices. This means that consumer expectations for mobile websites are higher than ever before. Even with smart…