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How the Global Stock Market Selloff Will Affect Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding has been celebrated as the grand democratization of finance – a mechanism for anyone with a business idea to raise money…

Does Your Startup Idea Have What it Takes?
Though execution is certainly important when it comes to startups, all the determination in the world can’t save a business idea that…

Using Flipboard to Prepare for a Product Launch
I have been using Flipboard for over 2 years. The more I use it, the more I find hidden treasures with this powerful app.…

How Many Keywords You Need in Business Blog Posts
We’re approached by a lot of small business owners who are looking to hire us as ghostbloggers—and we’ll be honest with you:…

Top 5 Ways To Protect Your Data
Information is key in today’s business world. Not just having it, but protecting it from those on the inside of an organization,…

A 3-Point Blueprint for Getting Noticed by Venture Capitalists
So you’ve got a good idea, a big vision, a well-planned strategy and a dose of ambition to bring it all together. You’ve got…

Want to Win a PR Award? Employ Proper PR Measurement
Winning a PR award can boost your self-esteem, not to mention your career. A PR award gains recognition for the team that…

After the Purchase: Optimizing Customer Retention Through Gamification
TechValidate’s research found that “30% of companies using gamification improved registration conversion rates by upwards of 50%.” But how can we use…

Follow the Recipe: Are You Being Patient Enough to See Results?
My buddy Drew is an excellent weightlifter. He has finished as high as 4th at the national championships, has worked directly with…

8 Successful eCommerce Entrepreneurs
Building a highly successful company from the ground up is no easy task. Sure, in the movies creating a masterpiece can…









