How One Startup is Tackling Real-time Customer Service in Apps, an Area the Pandemic E-commerce Boom has Missed
If there’s one piece of news that doesn’t shock regarding the global pandemic, it is the sharp increase in online retail and e-commerce sales. With coronavirus keeping us indoors for the best part of two years, 60% of our interactions with companies are online. In the first ten days of November 2020, US consumers spent […]
The Art of Personal Branding In 2022
The traditional definition of a brand is the public perception of a business, which often serves as its identity. A brand includes values, a mission, a story, and many other assets and marketing tools that ultimately make up a business. And when it comes to the personal branding of an individual, those same things are […]
10 Influencer Marketing Companies That Help Brands Succeed In a Digital World
Influencer marketing has been around for a long time, and it all started with mainstream celebrities and passionate bloggers. Companies got their message out through them, launching successful campaigns through these well-known people. But the rise of social media has changed things drastically, expanding to a whole new crowd of influencers. Influencer marketing companies offer […]
Upcoming IPOs You Need to Know About In 2022
Although stock in a company is available to people while it is private, the process of going public and offering the same chance to public investors is a large leap for any company. In fact, the initial public offering (IPO) can be vital for private investors to get the most out of their investment. It […]
Best Businesses to Start In 2022
Starting a new business is a difficult venture, requiring a lot of hard work and passion. It also requires proper timing. Of course, you need to have a great idea before all of that. You want to start with something that will succeed in the current market, which can take research and some serious thought. […]
Food and Beverage Startups to Watch In 2022
Startups are founder-driven companies that focus on a single product or service. These ventures typically have loose business models, and they lack the funds to expand the business and take it further. However, that also makes them important businesses to watch. This is especially true if they have ideas that can work on a larger […]
Electric Vehicle Startups to Monitor In 2022
In 2021, many investors started leaning heavily into electric vehicles (EVs). This change has allowed many startups to receive considerable funding. With money secured, these EV companies will likely see tremendous growth in the coming year. That is further supported by existing automakers looking in new directions. There are many exciting EV startups to keep […]
US Billionaire Bill Miller Bets 50% of His Wealth in Bitcoin
Published by The Street By Rob Lenihan Star fund manager Bill Miller says ‘bitcoin is the only economic entity where supply isn’t affected by demand.’ Legendary investor Bill Miller showed some big love for cryptocurrency as the billionaire and fund manager said that bitcoin and other cryptos now represent around 50% of his personal assets. […]
Crocs Files For NFT Trademark
Published by The Street By Veronika Bondarenko The footwear company filed a trademark application to use its name on future NFTs. If you’re not sick of hearing about NFTs yet, you’re are about to see a whole lot more of them: the popular but often-ridiculed shoe brand Crocs (CROCS) filed a trademark application to use […]
Indonesian student’s selfies fetch $1 million in NFT sales
Published by Relaxnews An Indonesian college student has become an internet sensation after trade in the digital rights to his selfies fetched more than $1 million on a platform for non-fungible tokens. Sultan Gustaf Al Ghozali, who studies computer science at a university in the central city of Semarang, has taken a picture of himself […]
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14 Small Business Ideas For 2022
With January of every year come new purposes that have the potential to change the life of billions of people around the world. Some of these dreams are related to health, love, education, and others, to financial freedom. Most people have already come with some small business idea but are just wondering if the dream […]
‘Tis The Season for Strategy: How To Advance Your Ecommerce Efforts This Holiday Season
Two of the largest shopping days of the year are finally here: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Businesses worldwide wait for this day, and it’s no wonder. Some estimate that shoppers will spend $36.4 billion over the holiday weekend, and it’s expected that the total amount spent will grow year over year. While spending grows, […]
SOS Secures $3.4 mln to Facilitate Access to Health and Wellness Products On-the-Go
SOS, a female-founded wellness startup based in Boston, has raised $3.4 million in funding to support women by meeting their daily health needs. The round was led by For Later LLC, with participation from the Khan family, owners of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham F.C.; Jerod Mayo, a New England Patriots coach and former player; […]
5 Leadership Skills Startup Leaders Must Develop
Leadership requires mastery. Every area of society needs great leadership, and the essence of this is exemplified in businesses, politics, and religion as well. However, not everyone can take up leadership roles because it can be quite tough. Leadership is the ability of a person to impact, coordinate, and lead other people or members of […]
3 Ways Companies Need to Shift Their Sales Tactics in the Post-COVID Era
Consumer demands and behaviors have shifted dramatically over the last 18 months—and companies have also needed to shift to keep up. As people have moved into a digital—or at least hybrid— workplace, many have also changed a wide range of everyday activities from socializing to exercising to grocery shopping. And even as we extend past […]
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There has been an increased focus on cyber-safety since the pandemic caused more and more of us to work remotely; connect with friends online; and fulfill chores, like grocery shopping, online—but how often have we considered the security of our homes or businesses? Even though many of us stayed at home for the majority of […]
Why Companies Should Focus on Non-Consumer Data to Succeed
Data is the most important product next year and in the years ahead. In the business world, companies are focused on one type as many feel it’s the secret to success: consumer data. But, although it’s not as “sexy,” the non-consumer data is what can actually help a business succeed and get a leg up […]
How One Startup is Tackling Real-time Customer Service in Apps, an Area the Pandemic E-commerce Boom has Missed
If there’s one piece of news that doesn’t shock regarding the global pandemic, it is the sharp increase in online retail and e-commerce sales. With coronavirus keeping us indoors for the best part of two years, 60% of our interactions with companies are online. In the first ten days of November 2020, US consumers spent […]
He’s Not Dr. Who but he is Doctor Intergalactic
Each week, the Grit Daily podcast features an insightful guest. But this is the first time we’ve come close to “touching the stars.” Meet Dr. José Morey, a celebrity amongst scientists who has worked on numerous noteworthy projects. Projects like: IBM Watson in the role of Associate Chief Health Officer. Head of Innovation for Elon […]
Taking Social Media to the Next Level
It started with the Hollywood hustle. Ryan Walker was bartending, doing catering gigs, and all sorts of other odd jobs to make his way forward. He recognized a market opportunity around social media management and started making his moves. Back then, armed with a pair of Armani black leather shoes, he’d often park blocks away […]
Today’s Dose of Monday Motivation
Dr. Tommy Watson grew up often separated from his five siblings. His parents were drug addicts and repeatedly incarcerated so he was in and out of foster homes and motels. In third grade, he visited his mother in jail which spurred him to value freedom above all else. By the time he was a senior […]
Holistic Equity has a new Guide
Meet Carole Burton; a podcaster, a Clubhouse speaker, and an inspirational guide. The the whole world shifted on that fateful night of May 25, 2020 in her hometown of Minneapolis, MN. Hours after George Floyd was murdered, that global shift boomeranged its way back to her. She was compelled to craft a spiritual dome prayer. […]