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Fintech Companies Redesigning The Financial World
As an enthusiast of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Caroline Capitani, VP of Business Innovation of ilegra looks at the financial sector and reviews the fintech companies to understand the business models behind this industry.
Want To Boost Yourself On Media? Avoid These 11 Fatal Mistakes
Here’s the surprise about PR: getting great media coverage is as much about knowing what not to do than it is about knowing what to do, says Paul Blanchard, author of founder and principal consultant of Right Angles and author of "Fast PR: Give Yourself a Huge Media Boost".
Cultivating A Culture Of Excellence From The Ground Up
The difference between employees who approach their job as drudgery and those workers who enthusiastically contribute isn’t just about work ethic and matching skills to tasks. Developing a cohesive and impassioned team that is motivated to give their best effort means laying the groundwork and letting individual potential take root, says Jeff McManus, author of "Growing Weeders Into Leaders: Leadership Lessons from the Ground Up".
How To Hook Your Audience’s Attention At A Networking Event
Instead of a pitch, think of the networking experience as a pre-crafted conversation, says Esther Choy, author of "Let the Story Do the Work: The Art of Storytelling for Business Success".
4 Fundamentals Of Good Financial Management For Startups
David Tattersall, Head of Client Relations at Handpicked Accountants shares some key areas of focus worth having in mind if you are running a startup company and aiming to strike the right balance between prudence and optimism when it comes to financial management and building sustainably for the future.
What Businesses Need To Know In The Wake Of The Equifax Breach
Online businesses everywhere are going to be dealing with the effects of the recent Equifax breach. It’s a tough truth to swallow, but these large-scale data breaches have become a fact of life – and it’s not just the breached business that pays the price. Jason Tan, CEO of Sift Science shares how all e-commerce sites and financial institutions need to be on alert.
10 Ways To Use Social Media Listening As A Successful Marketing Tool
Social Media Listening is a technique through which you can listen (analyse) the social media platforms to gauze what people are talking about your brand, your products and most importantly, your competitors. Identifying the emotions attached to the content, be it positive or negative, that are being shared on social media, in the form of a comment, or like or share, you can unravel a larger part of their psychology, says Uzair Khan of Enterprise Monkey.
7 Things You Need To Know To Create An Effective Business Card
Business cards have been a part of any entrepreneur’s self-promotion toolkit for a long time. Amanda Bowman of crowdspring shares some essential tips to make sure you get the best results.
How Online Training Can Help Even Seasoned Employees
Employee training is usually associated with new hires. However, even the most seasoned employees can benefit from training, says Sean Gordon, CEO of Hirenami. He highlights some ways employers can see dramatic performance gains by engaging veteran employees through online training.
Franchise Your Business To More Customers
Franchising is a long term growth model which has been proven to effectively duplicate business models the world over. When people ask you about opening a location in their area, investing in the business or flat out if they can buy a franchise, that is when you know it’s time to look into the franchise model seriously, says Christopher Conner, President of Franchise Marketing Systems.
Does Drupal Suffice For Your Enterprise Needs?
The new times have changed the needs and demands of the market. Is Drupal equipped enough to deliver enterprise ready solutions? Is Drupal enterprise ready? Vidhatanand Sharma, Chief Engagement Officer at OpenSense Labs, explores.
A Complete Branding Strategy For Your Startup Is Kinda Very Important Now
Creating a complete branding strategy is a daunting task, but it will form the foundation upon which the business will be built, argues Nate Vickery.
Direct Vs. Indirect Distribution
While distribution channels have not largely changed over time, the demand of consumers to have fast and convenient delivery has become the norm. Jessica Mendiola, Audit Manager at Sensiba San Filippo highlights the importance of picking the right distribution channel(s) for your business.
3 Ways To Make In-House Filing Less Taxing
Young companies that are low on funding and high on initiative can take a DIY approach to tax returns, even at the risk of filing incomplete or erroneous returns. Anjum Tunuli, chief tax officer at Early Growth Financial Services shares three things to make that task easier.
Overcoming The Biggest Barriers In Digital Marketing
If you’re ready to tear down the barriers to digital marketing for your small business, Clate Mask - CEO and co-founder of Infusionsoft - some of the most common myths that you should dismiss if you want to see a lift in your business this year.
‘Game Of Thrones’ And The Cunning Side Of Emotional Intelligence
The reality is that not all everyone who are savvy about emotional intelligence focus on the positive. All you need to do is watch “Game of Thrones” (“GoT”) to see how EI skill sets can be used as a force to create mayhem. Steven Stein, Ph.D., author of "The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations through Emotional Intelligence".
Top 10 Worst DIY Tricks SMBs + Tech Users Take To Recover Data From...
With no established IT department readily at hand, small businesses will attempt to recover their own data. But that may be a mistake. Jeff Pedersen of Kroll Ontrack shares the top 10 worst DIY data recovery hacks you could ever try on a computer, hard drive or mobile device.
Smart Blogging Tips For Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, you're required to oversee all your own marketing efforts. This includes your blogging strategy, which you may not feel comfortable with. Brenda Berg shares some smart tips that will help you create a good blogging strategy, and get the most out of what you put online.
3 Strategies To Increase The Value Of Your Financial Legacy
After a lifetime of accumulating money, it’s common to start thinking about your legacy and what you want to leave to your children, grandchildren or a favorite charitable cause. There are plenty of options people can consider that will allow them to leverage those gifts so that the person or organization receiving them gets the maximum amount possible, shares Rich M. Groff II of TheMoneyMD.com.
6 Tips To Help Fulfilment Departments Keep Up With Company Growth
While many departments are relatively easy to scale, a company’s fulfillment department is not always as easy. Melissa Fox, Director of Shipping and Receiving for Readers.com shares some surefire ways that help maintain the high level of productivity that is required to keep up with the growth of the company and the growth of ecommerce.
Five Ways To Find, Nurture, And Reward Your Superusers (And Make More Of Them)
If you want your brand to thrive, you need to cultivate an army of "superusers": avid and loyal members who spread the word about your company and offer valuable insight. Membership Economy expert Robbie Kellman Baxter provides a simple blueprint for nurturing your existing superusers and guiding your "on-the-cusp" members to achieve superuser status.
How To Nail Your Business Pitch To A Potential Investor
Pitching your business idea to a prospective investor can be nerve-wracking, but there are ways to make it easier – for yourself and for the person listening. Maurice De Castro, founder of Mindful Presenter shares his best tried and tested tips to help you stand out from the crowd when pitching to a potential investor.
Use These Two Methods To Create Constructive Competition For Your Business
How does a business create constructive competition within the vendor base in order to build up sourcing decision strategies? Andrew Durlak, Co-Founder & VP of Operations at Scout RFP recommends you begin with two tried and true methods.
Dealing With Recruiters: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
James G. Ward says that in his many years as a corporate human resources executive, he has seen all sides of the executive recruiting business. Along with caring professionals, it’s an industry filled with contradictions and broken promises – truly the good, the bad and the ugly.
Estate Planning Is Not Just For The Ultra-Rich Anymore
Unfortunately, the average person doesn’t show the same kind of concern about estate planning that the rich do – and that’s a mistake. Everyone – regardless of how small their wealth – should do at least some estate planning, says Ernie Burns, president and chief executive officer of Burns Estate Planning and Wealth Advisors.
Five Key Tasks A Small Business Owner Should Never Delegate — And What Tasks...
One of the key challenges facing Small Business Owners (SBOs) is what to delegate and what to manage. While delegation is good, Rich Allen, author of “The Ultimate Business Tune Up“ expounds on the 5 top tasks an SBO should never delegate.
The Lost Art Of Listening: Tips For Generating That Sale For Any Young Startup...
To become a good listener, there are a few things you can change immediately to become a person everyone, especially potential customers, will love talking to about anything. Rory J. Clark, creator and innovator of Focus Selling, explains.
Five Tips To Dealing With Insider Threats Facing SMBs
Each employee and manager is an insider with access to sensitive information. Isaac Kohen, founder and CEO of Teramind explores some insider scenarios small business owners may easily find their organization in.
Taking Care Of Business: Advice For Small Business Owners During Slower Months
Every industry faces a few slower months during some period of the year, but Jay DesMarteau says these times present an opportunity to make sure finances are in order and plan for the future, a task that might not cross the minds of many entrepreneurs during the harried daily grind.
Debunking The Biggest Myths Of Hiring: Four Faulty Beliefs That Could Be Hindering Your Company’s...
Having trouble finding good help? Hiring expert Scott Wintrip says the shortage of skilled workers isn't to blame. Instead, you may be buying into the many hiring myths circulating in the business world today. Here, he shares four common hiring misconceptions and offers tips to help you hire good talent more quickly and more accurately.