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On-Demand Laundry Services To Sweep Across Major U.S. Cities
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Daily In-Home Housekeeping Service Enters the Fold
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With just a click of a button, we can hire someone to deliver our groceries, watch our children, or even […]
Travis Kalanick Resigns Amidst Utter F****ing Chaos
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There’s probably a song or some film that would serve as a perfect analogy to Travis Kalanick and the unmistakably fast […]
Office Space: 4 Services Helping Startups Find Workspaces
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After an extended stint working from home, I had the opportunity to work out of a coworking office space at […]
Trillion-Dollar Babies: Do We Care Which Tech Stock is Going to Get the “T”?
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While Snap Inc. is struggling in the wake of its much-lauded but ultimately underwhelming IPO, tech, and financial headlines have […]
4 Business-Killing Things You’re Telling the World With Your Painfully Slow Website
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According to one survey from earlier this year, just over seventy percent of small businesses have a website, 79% of […]
Whistle-blowing and Lawsuits: Clouds Gather around Google Post I/O 2017
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Ah Google, while we and the rest of the press world may be celebrating all of the new announcements […]
Startup Empowers Businesses To Create AR Experiences
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Every now and again a story will pop up about a cool new way someone’s discovered how to put virtual […]
Despite Complications, Tesla Pushes It’s Limits With The Model 3 Sedan Launch
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Both Tesla and its chief executive Elon Musk are known for taking on risky or otherwise financially dangerous challenges that […]
Augmented Reality is Exploding – Here are 10 Up-and-Coming AR Companies Fueling the Fire
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Data suggests there will be 200 million augmented reality users by 2018. That’s a significant number of eyeballs immersing themselves […]
A Chrome Extension That Gives Sales Reps AI Insights On Prospects
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Can data-driven insights help establish and strengthen human relationships? That’s the fascinating question that spurred Steven Woods and Paul Teshima […]
Do You REALLY Own Your Tech Devices? Lexmark Says No.
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What’s black, white, and dedicated to ending consumer protection all over? Lexmark’s reply to a recent appeal to the US […]
Major US Companies Pull Advertising From YouTube And Google After Ads Appear In Extremist Videos
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Oh YouTube, you sweet insane child. You keep trying to become something other than a den of madness and gaming […]
Apple’s iPhone 8, What’s New and What’s Just Copied
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It’s that time again. The time where the new features of the latest Apple device are speculated and debated. Unfortunately, […]
Bonfyre, a Private Social Communication App Engages Employees to Increase Job Satisfaction
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Nearly 40 percent of respondents in Virgin Pulse’s 2015 survey of more than 1,000 full-time employees in the U.S. and […]
Bowery Farming Raises $7.5M for its High-Tech Indoor Farms
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Last year, we found out we’re in the post-truth era (a claim that I am not going to back with […]
Gita Is a Cargo Robot That Follows You Around Carrying Your Belongings
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Some know Piaggio as the company that still makes the Vespa 70 years later. Although our knowledge of the Piaggio […]
An Online Baseline Every Business Needs: Security, Stability, Execution & Engagement
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As website aesthetics continue to captivate and evolve, it’s easy to hear that “Content Is King” and take that to […]
Happy 13th Birthday Facebook! Let’s Look Back on the Lowlights!
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Facebook (formerly theFacebook) turned 13 last weekend. That’s a big one. Bar/Bat Mitzvah big. Facebook has finally come of […]
4 Under-the-Radar Productivity Tools For Startup Entrepreneurs
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Have you made a promise to yourself to double-down on the business growth of your startup? Are you willing to […]
AT&T’s DirecTV NOW Won’t Kill Net Neutrality, But We Can Still Worry
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At a time when investments are drying up and VCs are “hiding under the table“, many blue collar jobs are […]
Here’s What A $10 Million Pitch Deck Looks Like
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Front App is a San Francisco startup that has been around since November of 2013. They offer businesses a unified […]
8 Things To Expect From The AT&T Time Warner Merger
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Last month, telecommunications and internet service provider AT&T announced plans to acquire entertainment conglomerate Time Warner in an $86 billion […]
What People Were Searching While Donald Trump Was Becoming The Next President
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I, like most Americans, woke up today feeling a little hungover. A 12-hour-long, down-to-the-wire election had culminated with the election […]
11 Invaluable Qualities Of The Best Business Leaders
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Leadership skills are comprised of a number of different qualities and characteristics. The best business leaders in the world, however, […]
SnapMunk WTF: Amazon Black Friday, Uber App Update, Slack vs Microsoft
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Want rundowns and rantings about the week’s biggest tech news? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to SnapMunk WTF, easily the […]
The Wonderful World Of Professional Christmas Decorators
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According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent more than $616 billion in winter holidays retail purchases during the 2014-2015 season. That’s […]
Here’s Why Your Best Employees Keep Leaving
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How does your business compare to others when it comes to employee retention? Generally speaking, the numbers paint a rather […]
Five Must-Read Startup Books
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Are you considering running your own business? Do you have an idea for a startup company yet lack the ‘fire […]
Let Your Employees Make Big Decisions
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Entrepreneurs are often known for wanting a hand in every aspect of their business, and that makes sense. Due to […]
3 Quick Tips For Protecting Your Online Reputation & Tackling Trolls
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Since we launched our Business of Reviews research in 2014 we have been monitoring the need to manage online content […]
Entrepreneurs Use the Wrong Search Terms To Find The Right Attorneys
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In the three years that Priori Legal has spent developing its data-driven process for finding businesses the right lawyers for […]
Shama Hyder: How Your Startup Should Make Its Mark in Business
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It’s one thing to have a whole bunch of cash and a dense team of industry professionals at your fingertips—but […]
5 Tips To Hiring Your Perfect Startup Employees
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Startups face incredible hiring challenges. Most founders don’t have much experience with the hiring process, and many of the best […]
Facebook Marketplace Is Live, So Far It’s Better Than Craigslist
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Today, Facebook introduced us to Facebook Marketplace, a new Craigslist-style forum where users can buy and sell items with their […]
Shama Hyder: Four Marketing Secrets for a Strong Fourth Quarter
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As the end of the year approaches, it’s very important to have a strong marketing plan in place. The fourth […]
Goodbye To Bad Habits With HelloSign’s Feature Rich eSignatures Platform
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A few weeks ago, we discussed the undeniable business benefits of a powerful eSignature platform. More recently, we dug into […]
Microsoft Is Curing Cancer & BMW Is Making Shoes: Diversity You Can Depend On
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Fall is a time for branching out and embracing diversity. Companies large, medium and small are looking for new bounties outside […]
Onboard & Upward: How Instacart Tightened Processes to Grow Its Business
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Contractors, temps, freelancers and people with “alternative” work arrangements now account for over 15% of the US labor force. A […]
Welcome The 1st Generation of eSports Trainers, They’re In With a Bang Not a Click
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Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through […]
Can Artificial Intelligence Outsmart The Racist, Shallow World That Feeds It?
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If you haven’t been following tech news, you might have missed the fact that artificial intelligence has been insinuating itself into […]
Signs of Growth: eSignatures Are About So Much More Than Signatures
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Over the years, many people have asked: “What’s in a name?” The answer, as you might expect, will vary depending […]
Snagajob App Offers Easy Search For Entry-Level Jobs As Part-Time Employment Grows
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The online job listing website Snagajob released its mobile app this past June, allowing job seekers to view an interactive […]
Website Builders Using Artificial Intelligence Could Be Big For Small Business
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“My dream is to really create a small business revolution by empowering ordinary people to set up and run profitable […]
The Condom Now Reinvented & Well-Funded with LELO Hex and Charlie Sheen
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What does it take to reinvent the condom? 70 years of capitalism? The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a […]
This Robotic Smart Suitcase Rolls Along Next To You Autonomously
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Meet the 1st generation of the smart suitcase, featuring CowaRobot R1, programmed to follow you like a dog on a leash, but without the leash. The robotic carry-on bag is more than just luggage; its smart design makes packing and security checkpoints easier, and it can be used to charge your electronic devices.
A Michelin Star Was Awarded to a Street Vendor Who Makes $1.50 Chicken & Noodles
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As the international community comes together to recognize Olympic achievement, another quieter, Olympics is underway. It’s called the annual Michelin […]
Tesla Autopilot Drove Man With Medical Emergency To Hospital, So It Can Save Lives Too
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The Tesla autopilot function may have been called into question due to two high-profile summer accidents but, here’s one story about a self-driving vehicle saving a life.
Why Reddit And Anyone Who Isn’t YouTube May Never Pay You For Your Social Media Content
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Last week, Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman announced that the website would allow advertisers to directly sponsor user-generated content. Those […]
The Anatomy of a Viral Crowdfunding Campaign: How Superbook Spread Beyond Product
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Superbook has taken Kickstarter by storm with their viral crowdfunding campaign. Its modest $50,000 goal was shattered within ten minutes of launch […]
A Modern Marketer’s Guide To Defending Against Endless Noise Of “We Should Try This”
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In this quick marketer’s guide, we help you get through the world of “we should try this”s and “we should try that”s. Use this advice to help you burn some bullshit and cut through all the bad digital marketing ideas out there.
5 Space Tech Startups Doing Pretty Stellar Stuff Outside The Spotlight
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The space race was first spurred by Cold War hostilities and the jostling for bragging rights. Today, innovation in space […]
6 Great Examples of Small Business Using Pokémon Go To Drive Revenue
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Pokémon Go has proved an unconventional but effective marketing method for small business to register higher foot traffic and drive revenue.
Tinder For Investments & Entrepreneurs – There Are At Least 2 Of ‘Em
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Following in the footsteps of the “Uber For” craze, there is now a whole category of “Tinder For” apps. This roundup covers two such apps focused on investments and entrepreneurs. Just swipe right for love…and funding for your new business idea.
Small Business Saturday: Making It a Year-Round Celebration
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In 2015 Small Business Saturday generated $16.2 billion for local, independently owned businesses. We should do that more often. Here’s some tips for SMBs to take advantage of local marketing and ways consumers can share the small biz love.
5 Social Media Mistakes Every Startup Should Avoid
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Startups should avoid these five social media mistakes by practicing planning, professionalism and organization for their business social networking.
8 Business Blogs Every Startup Owner Should Read Right Now
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Even the best entrepreneurs need a little inspiration once in a while. That being said, there are dozens of business […]
Shama Hyder & Rohit Bhargava: Non Obvious Solutions for Practical Problem Solving
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In a world saturated with best practices, people yearn for unique and creative problem solving tricks to set them apart from […]
Shama Hyder & Rohit Bhargava: Promising New Trends for Publishing Your Book
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Publishing is on the forefront of Shama Hyder’s mind now that she has two books under her belt: The Zen of Social […]
Shama Hyder: Facebook Live Video, The Next Game-Changer
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Facebook live video turned a costly process into a free feature accessible to billions. Shama Hyder discusses the affects on you and your business and why this might be the next game changer in social media marketing.
Business Tips from Real Rockstar Entrepreneur Roger McNamee
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Roger McNamee is a successful entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and founder of two nationally touring bands who has been called has been called the “Wizard of Sand Road.” He likens most of his endeavors to running a startup and gives us his most valuable business tips.
Slidebean “One-Click” Slide Design Tries To Put New Spin On An Old Game
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Slidebean is New York-based startup trying to introduce a new automated, one-click spin on the old game of slide design and deck creation. As an alternative to PowerPoint and SlideShare, Slidebean tries to make the process simpler and the results more attractive.
How Can Your Product Stand Out When Everything Is Beautiful?
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When it comes to startup technology, apps, and new software, looking good is table stakes. There’s much more to the competition than that. These four things are key for giving your software product a better chance at more distinction and more success among all the cool new tech out there.
Botkeeper Puts All Business Accounting on Cruise Control
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If we’re talking about the fun and exciting aspects of starting up and running a business, accounting doesn’t have a […]
Shama Hyder: 12 Business Trends to Watch In the Rest of 2016
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving and it’s invaluable to know trends before they happen. Being on the cutting edge […]
5 Startup Lessons Learned from Starting a Radio Station
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Having insight into the key drivers behind the launch, growth and success of Moonalice Radio, SnapMunk contributor Gail Barnes (aka Moongirl) offers these five valuable startup lessons.
Lendvo Fills the Working Capital Gap for Digital Businesses
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Whether we look at the market of web-based businesses and online retailers, or the expanding online presence of firms effectively […]
Incubation Frustration: 4 Reasons Accelerators Can Lead To Stalls
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Getting into an incubator or accelerator program is the dream of many tech startup founders, but the model isn’t perfect, and can sometimes lead to company failures rather than growth. Consider these four potential shortfalls of the incubator model before hitting the accelerator.
3 Highlights from the Startup Grind Conference, Silicon Valley
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At the recent Startup Grind Global Conference hosted in Silicon Valley, over 3,000 founders and investors came to learn about […]
Software Now Predicts Company Performance from CEOs’ Facial Expressions
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When the Rude Boys and Gerald Levert sang, “Don’t you know it’s written all over your face – you don’t […]
7 Things I Want From The Next Big Social Media Platform
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With Twitter stumbling, Google+ a complete joke, and Facebook becoming a bloated mass of memes and GIFs, it’s time for […]
4 Ways to Make Your Business More Mobile-Centric
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It’s safe to say that a business with a strong mobile foundation can gain a number of important advantages. But […]
Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs Pt 2: What They Need In A Job
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A few weeks ago, I published a piece entitled, Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs (you should read that first). It was […]
7 of the Best Startup Tools for Your Bootstrapped Business
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After weeks (if not months) of toiling, your master startup plan is ready. You just need to execute it. Where […]
You Need Me: A Sales Memo to the Founders
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I know – it’s my personality, right? I’m pretty insufferable. No, no, it’s ok. One of my very few redeeming qualities is self-awareness. […]
3 Lessons from 3 of the Biggest Startup Failures of 2015
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We are always told that we should learn from our mistakes. Personally, I prefer sticking to perfection and learning from […]
What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn from Ronda Rousey
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The past month has been a tough one for the formerly undefeated Women’s Bantamweight Champion. When Ronda Rousey lost her match against […]
The 4 Best Podcasts For Startup Entrepreneurs
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If you’re hoping to become a more successful entrepreneur, it is imperative that you continue to build your skill set […]
Concord Provides Easy, Free Full Lifecycle Contract Management Software
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Contracts. We all hate them, but we all need them. They are critical for any business, whether a freelancer or […]
Startup Investors Are Bursting Their Own Bubble
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That a startup bubble existed is no longer really in question; you don’t get 130+ privately-owned companies valued at more […]
9 Things I Wish Entrepreneurs Would Just Say Out Loud
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As I’ve mentioned in previous pieces, I find there to be a shortage of authenticity and practical substance to much […]
No-Bullshit Startup Advice From Founders Part 2: Steve Woods of Eloqua and Nudge
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On many occasions, after meeting successful, well-connected professionals, I have arranged meetings with them in an effort to advance my own personal initiatives. […]
MicroHero Surveys App Gives to Marketers and Gives To Charity
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A mantra you’ve probably heard many times in the startup world is “getting out of the building” and talking to […]
No-Bullshit Startup Advice from Founders, Part 1: Tim Wootton of Rover
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In the world of startups, there is no shortage of people dying to give you advice. To many narcissistic entrepreneurs […]
Are You Ready To Launch? Check Out These Killer Startup Launch Tools
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Whether you’re launching a new mobile app or unveiling your startup for the first time, it is imperative to have […]
Tech vs The Business: NEVER Let That Terminology Happen in Your Company
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Remember that scene in Billy Madison when Billy’s cute porkstick of a classmate says that he can’t wait to graduate […]
6 Real(ish) Tips for Startups On How to Survive The Tech Bubble
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A lot of people are saying that we’re staring at the crest of another tech bubble. As a result of […]
Top VC and Angel Content You Should be Reading
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Building your skill sets as an entrepreneur is a lifelong process. At no point do you know everything you need […]
Startup Ideas Are Only As Good As Their Timing: Go Fix a “Fuck This”
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You could succeed using a number of different angles, but these days it’s probably not the wisest one to lock yourself into what amounts to just a unique idea.
Marketing Automation Startups To Discover
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One of the fastest growing sectors in brand building is the marketing automation sector. A quick scan of Google Trends […]
6 Steps to Total Blog Domination
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Blogs get made fun of, overlooked, misused and misunderstood. While blogs may have had humble beginnings as digital soapboxes for […]
Keyword Research
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Keyword research is one of the most difficult aspects of search engine optimization (SEO). Not only does it require you […]
Startup Stash
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If you’ve ever pulled the trigger on founding a new startup or even considered doing so, the first realization you […]
Link Building in Today’s SEO
• 4 min read
Do to Google’s ever diligent efforts to clean up SEO practices in the modern age, link building is becoming one […]
Are Coworking Spaces Better?
• 3 min read
Historically, one of the hallmarks of achieving success was to have your own office with your name on the door. […]
15 SEO Mistakes You Need to Avoid
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For a beginner, SEO can be a very complex topic. Even people with experience may struggle to understand the hundreds […]
Startups: Choose Innovation Over Profit
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Successful startups excel in one thing in particular: the art of discovery. But when a startup model evolves to a […]
Five Life Lessons from Steve Jobs
• 4 min read
Deciding to follow your dream and live a tumultuous life as an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. […]
Startup Truths to Help You Thrive
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Startup Truths to Help You Thrive, Not Just Survive If you are in the habit of reading tech publications like TechCrunch, […]
Get Your Startup Discovered – 5 Free Tools
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Building a successful startup is hard (duh, right?). You find a problem you want to solve. You create a product […]
