Tag Archives: Tech

Top 8 cities for entrepreneurs around the world #Infographic

With the rapid advancement of the tech industry and digital industries it has never been easier to start a new business. Government around the world have taken note of the economic gain for supporting startup companies, with many offering grands, tax breaks and incentives to boost the appeal of their local areas as great start up cities.
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25 Fantastic Examples of Brands Using Instagram

With more than 400 million active monthly users, Instagram has grown into a social network that businesses need to pay attention to. It’s more than just a photo-sharing site -- it’s a way to engage fans and show off the best side of your business. Just look at this list of 25 companies that have mastered their brand focus on Instagram.
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SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC

SILICON VALLEY GIANTS’ SECRETS TO SUCCESS #INFOGRAPHIC By whoishostingthis, September 2016 <Article Source> What’s the best way to become a billionaire in the 21st century? Start a tech company in Silicon Valley, of course! Actually, it turns out that entrepreneurship is an unlikely road to riches for most. With famous Silicon Valley successes like Bill Gates and…
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5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren’t Totally True

5 Startup Origin Stories That Aren't Totally True By Jason Fell, March 2016 <Article Source> Don't believe everything you hear. In his Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) this week, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak noted, again, that the tech behemoth’s startup story was maybe, slightly, a little untrue. Here’s the much-publicized version: Apple was hatched and incubated…
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Why Snapchat Is the New LinkedIn for Tech Startups

Why Snapchat Is the New LinkedIn for Tech Startups While Snapchat is by design a communication mobile app platform, it has also evolved into a social content platform. By Alex Moazed, May 2016 <Article Source> Snapchat's core interaction is simple; users take a picture or video and send that content to select individuals or broadcast that content…
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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Company By Dan Scalco, July 2016 <Article Source> In today’s tech-fueled world the majority of many businesses’ budgets are being allocated towards digital -- and for good reason. Digital marketing allows businesses of all sizes to hyper-target their audience, track important KPI’s and prove ROI. Regardless of…
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This CEO Runs a Billion-Dollar Company With No Offices or Email

This CEO Runs a Billion-Dollar Company With No Offices or Email The art of running a global company without the usual trappings of corporate life. By Glenn Leibowitz, May 2016,  <Article Source> Even if you aren't familiar with what WordPress is, or use it to publish content on the internet, there's a good chance you've visited a website…
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Top 25 Websites, Tools and Resources for Hardware Startups

Top 25 Websites, Tools and Resources for Hardware Startups By John Teel, April 2016 <Article Source> Life isn't easy for entrepreneurs. Taking the path less traveled always makes for a challenging experience. This is even more true for hardware startups with real, physical products. You need all of the help you can get to succeed. (more…)…
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Why GM Is Willing to Pay $1 Billion for This Startup

Why GM Is Willing to Pay $1 Billion for This Startup That $1 billion figure, while not confirmed by GM, is a major nod to what a small team can do. By John Brandon, March 2016 <Article Source> This is big news in the startup world. GM is acquiring Cruise Automation, a San Francisco-based startup that is…
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100 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter, Better, and Wiser

100 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter, Better, and Wiser Listen to these 100 podcasts and you will become wiser, smarter, and better at business and life. By Lolly Daskal <Article Source> Podcasting is a great way to learn and be inspired. It's a new use of technology that hearkens back to the original social medium, storytelling. If you…
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How Two Brothers Turned a $300 Cooler Into a $450 Million Cult Brand

How Two Brothers Turned a $300 Cooler Into a $450 Million Cult Brand When two frustrated fishermen set out to reinvent the cooler, they didn't expect to upend an industry. By Bill Saporito, February 2016 <Article Source> Ryan Seiders handles a fishing rod like Harry Potter does a wand. We're floating down the Colorado River near Austin,…
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Meet the $250 Million Startup That Wants to End Customer Service Calls for Good

Meet the $250 Million Startup That Wants to End Customer Service Calls for Good LivePerson's Web chat lets companies reach out to their customers online. By Liz Welch, February 2015 <Article Source>   When Robert LoCascio started surfing the internet back in 1993, he thought, "This is awesome--but where are the people?" They were chatting in forums with…
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