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August 25, 2017

How to Manage Disruptive Innovation

The term “financial technology” is used when new pieces of technology affect the way in which business transactions is conducted. The invention of money, for instance, was the first financial technology. The way money is managed changes all the time, and this is particularly true thanks to the widespread availability of the internet. Today, financial technology even includes mobile apps, which just goes to show how far it has come. Consumers have high expectations in terms of how they manage their money and conduct transactions. Unfortunately, many companies are finding it difficult to keep up with the available developments or…

August 22, 2017

5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Chances of Getting a Small Business Loan

All businesses need capital to get started and/or grow, and most businesses will need to seek funding or a loan to do it. Your first options are to fund the business yourself, if you have the savings to do it, and to seek venture capital or angel investments from outside investors. If those two options don’t work for you, your next best option is to seek a business loan. How Business Loans Work Business loans work much like personal loans. You’ll receive a sum of money upfront, and you’ll eventually be required to pay that money back, with interest. There…

August 17, 2017

How Is Business Credit Different From Personal Credit?

Few businesses can succeed without a significant injection of capital, and unless you’re already wealthy or lucratively well-funded, you’re going to need business loans and lines of credit to get by. You probably understand that your credit score will have a bearing on whether you’re able to secure these loans, and what terms you’ll get if you’re successful, but you may not realize that there’s a sharp distinction between personal credit and business credit. So what is this distinction, and how should you handle business credit differently? How Personal Credit Works It’s most effective to describe how personal credit works,…

August 13, 2017

How Investing in Your Office Environment can Positively Affect Your Employees

We’ve pulled together the best ways to improve the daily office environment for a productive workforce. From creative break-out areas to the power of glass, implementing these four strategies can be the ticket to an engaged team

August 12, 2017

Want To Work In A Mobile Office? Here are 4 Tech Tips That Will Help You

Advances in technology have allowed more and more people to work out of the office, and from just about anywhere in the world. Whether you’re planning to rent an RV through Outdoorsy, and work from there, or erect a tent in the desert, and use that as your office, you will need to make sure you have access to some of the latest apps and programs that make it possible to work from anywhere. But what apps and programs can help you? Take a look below, and read the tech tips that could change the way you work: Use An…

August 5, 2017

Can You Still Run a Business With a Chronic Illness?

Managing a business is mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically demanding, but it’s even more demanding when you’re already dealing with a chronic illness or health condition. In addition to managing your everyday responsibilities as CEO, you’ll be making and attending appointments, suffering through chronic pain, and making accommodations for your physical limitations. With that in mind, is it even possible to keep your business alive while it’s happening? Strategies for Chronic Illness Management If you’ve already started a business and a chronic illness has set in, you should start by employing the following strategies to improve your chances of success:…

August 1, 2017

Let the Internet Expand Your Education

By having a sound educational background, you enhance your odds of getting the job you seek. So, it is time to see how the Internet can expand your educational opportunities?

August 1, 2017

Building an Online Brand: The Foundations

The internet has changed the rules of branding. A plethora of digital tools and technologies allow any company to engage with a global audience. But, the competition is stiff and making your brand stand out, especially in the early stages, is a colossal task, to say the least. In this highly digital, highly-competitive age, you need to create a brand that is relatable, authentic, and recognizable if you want to succeed. Even the slightest mistake can cost your company dearly. Sure, you can always polish your online presence, but your company will benefit more if you get it right the…

July 31, 2017

Mitigate the Damage Caused by Negative Online Reviews

There are many things that an online reputation management company can do for you, one of which is to ensure that, if your brand does come under attack, the damage is as low as possible. One of the key ways they do this, is by putting you in control of the narrative. You have to be realistic in the world of the internet, which means accepting that you can’t control what people say. But you can encourage them to say it to your face instead of behind your back. This is what an online reputation management company will try to…

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