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With just a click of a button, we can hire someone to deliver our groceries, watch our children, or even…
There’s probably a song or some film that would serve as a perfect analogy to Travis Kalanick and the unmistakably fast…
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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…
According to one survey from earlier this year, just over seventy percent of small businesses have a website, 79% of…
Ah Google, while we and the rest of the press world may be celebrating all of the new announcements…
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Both Tesla and its chief executive Elon Musk are known for taking on risky or otherwise financially dangerous challenges that…
Data suggests there will be 200 million augmented reality users by 2018. That’s a significant number of eyeballs immersing themselves…
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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…
Oh YouTube, you sweet insane child. You keep trying to become something other than a den of madness and gaming…
It’s that time again. The time where the new features of the latest Apple device are speculated and debated. Unfortunately,…
Nearly 40 percent of respondents in Virgin Pulse’s 2015 survey of more than 1,000 full-time employees in the U.S. and…
Last year, we found out we’re in the post-truth era (a claim that I am not going to back with…
Some know Piaggio as the company that still makes the Vespa 70 years later. Although our knowledge of the Piaggio…
As website aesthetics continue to captivate and evolve, it’s easy to hear that “Content Is King” and take that to…
Facebook (formerly theFacebook) turned 13 last weekend. That’s a big one. Bar/Bat Mitzvah big. Facebook has finally come of…
Have you made a promise to yourself to double-down on the business growth of your startup? Are you willing to…
At a time when investments are drying up and VCs are “hiding under the table”, many blue collar jobs are…
Front App is a San Francisco startup that has been around since November of 2013. They offer businesses a unified…
Last month, telecommunications and internet service provider AT&T announced plans to acquire entertainment conglomerate Time Warner in an $86 billion…
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…
Leadership skills are comprised of a number of different qualities and characteristics. The best business leaders in the world, however,…
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…
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent more than $616 billion in winter holidays retail purchases during the 2014-2015 season. That’s…
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Are you considering running your own business? Do you have an idea for a startup company yet lack the ‘fire…
Entrepreneurs are often known for wanting a hand in every aspect of their business, and that makes sense. Due to…
Since we launched our Business of Reviews research in 2014 we have been monitoring the need to manage online content…
In the three years that Priori Legal has spent developing its data-driven process for finding businesses the right lawyers for…
It’s one thing to have a whole bunch of cash and a dense team of industry professionals at your fingertips—but…
Startups face incredible hiring challenges. Most founders don’t have much experience with the hiring process, and many of the best…
Today, Facebook introduced us to Facebook Marketplace, a new Craigslist-style forum where users can buy and sell items with their…
As the end of the year approaches, it’s very important to have a strong marketing plan in place. The fourth…
A few weeks ago, we discussed the undeniable business benefits of a powerful eSignature platform. More recently, we dug into…
Fall is a time for branching out and embracing diversity. Companies large, medium and small are looking for new bounties outside…
Contractors, temps, freelancers and people with “alternative” work arrangements now account for over 15% of the US labor force. A…
Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through…
If you haven’t been following tech news, you might have missed the fact that artificial intelligence has been insinuating itself into…
Over the years, many people have asked: “What’s in a name?” The answer, as you might expect, will vary depending…
The online job listing website Snagajob released its mobile app this past June, allowing job seekers to view an interactive…
“My dream is to really create a small business revolution by empowering ordinary people to set up and run profitable…
What does it take to reinvent the condom? 70 years of capitalism? The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a…
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.
As the international community comes together to recognize Olympic achievement, another quieter, Olympics is underway. It’s called the annual Michelin…
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.
Last week, Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman announced that the website would allow advertisers to directly sponsor user-generated content. Those…
Superbook has taken Kickstarter by storm with their viral crowdfunding campaign. Its modest $50,000 goal was shattered within ten minutes of launch…
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.
The space race was first spurred by Cold War hostilities and the jostling for bragging rights. Today, innovation in space…
Pokémon Go has proved an unconventional but effective marketing method for small business to register higher foot traffic and drive revenue.
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.
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.
Startups should avoid these five social media mistakes by practicing planning, professionalism and organization for their business social networking.
Even the best entrepreneurs need a little inspiration once in a while. That being said, there are dozens of business…
In a world saturated with best practices, people yearn for unique and creative problem solving tricks to set them apart from…
Publishing is on the forefront of Shama Hyder’s mind now that she has two books under her belt: The Zen of Social…
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.
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 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.
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.
If we’re talking about the fun and exciting aspects of starting up and running a business, accounting doesn’t have a…
The digital landscape is constantly evolving and it’s invaluable to know trends before they happen. Being on the cutting edge…
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.
Whether we look at the market of web-based businesses and online retailers, or the expanding online presence of firms effectively…
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.
At the recent Startup Grind Global Conference hosted in Silicon Valley, over 3,000 founders and investors came to learn about…
When the Rude Boys and Gerald Levert sang, “Don’t you know it’s written all over your face – you don’t…
With Twitter stumbling, Google+ a complete joke, and Facebook becoming a bloated mass of memes and GIFs, it’s time for…
It’s safe to say that a business with a strong mobile foundation can gain a number of important advantages. But…
A few weeks ago, I published a piece entitled, Millennials’ Hierarchy of Needs (you should read that first). It was…
After weeks (if not months) of toiling, your master startup plan is ready. You just need to execute it. Where…
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.…
We are always told that we should learn from our mistakes. Personally, I prefer sticking to perfection and learning from…
The past month has been a tough one for the formerly undefeated Women’s Bantamweight Champion. When Ronda Rousey lost her match against…
If you’re hoping to become a more successful entrepreneur, it is imperative that you continue to build your skill set…
Contracts. We all hate them, but we all need them. They are critical for any business, whether a freelancer or…
That a startup bubble existed is no longer really in question; you don’t get 130+ privately-owned companies valued at more…
As I’ve mentioned in previous pieces, I find there to be a shortage of authenticity and practical substance to much…
On many occasions, after meeting successful, well-connected professionals, I have arranged meetings with them in an effort to advance my own personal initiatives.…
A mantra you’ve probably heard many times in the startup world is “getting out of the building” and talking to…
In the world of startups, there is no shortage of people dying to give you advice. To many narcissistic entrepreneurs…
Whether you’re launching a new mobile app or unveiling your startup for the first time, it is imperative to have…
Remember that scene in Billy Madison when Billy’s cute porkstick of a classmate says that he can’t wait to graduate…
A lot of people are saying that we’re staring at the crest of another tech bubble. As a result of…
Building your skill sets as an entrepreneur is a lifelong process. At no point do you know everything you need…
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.
One of the fastest growing sectors in brand building is the marketing automation sector. A quick scan of Google Trends…
Blogs get made fun of, overlooked, misused and misunderstood. While blogs may have had humble beginnings as digital soapboxes for…
Keyword research is one of the most difficult aspects of search engine optimization (SEO). Not only does it require you…
If you’ve ever pulled the trigger on founding a new startup or even considered doing so, the first realization you…
Do to Google’s ever diligent efforts to clean up SEO practices in the modern age, link building is becoming one…
Historically, one of the hallmarks of achieving success was to have your own office with your name on the door.…
For a beginner, SEO can be a very complex topic. Even people with experience may struggle to understand the hundreds…
Successful startups excel in one thing in particular: the art of discovery. But when a startup model evolves to a…
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, Not Just Survive If you are in the habit of reading tech publications like TechCrunch,…
Building a successful startup is hard (duh, right?). You find a problem you want to solve. You create a product…