Why CRM and Sales Automation Tools are Critical for Growth in 2016
"There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everyone from the chairman down, simply by spending his money somewhere else." This quote, spoken by Sam Walton in 1977, is a shockingly true...
View ArticleWhy the Banks See Bitcoin as their Number One Enemy
Bitcoin has created waves in the world of finance. Look back to 2013 when Bitcoin first came onto the horizon. Its value rose by 6000% in a single year. This is an incredible rate and it brought up the...
View ArticleHow Women Are Overcoming the Dark Side of Entrepreneurship
The gifts of entrepreneurship can be a powerful draw for many women, especially the ability to control your time and income. But behind the scenes, what the outside world sees as living the dream is,...
View ArticleIs it Possible for Celebrities to Go Bankrupt and Still Be Rich?
Celebrities may be rich, but they go bankrupt more often than the rest of the population. Research from Sports Illustrated said that 78% of NFL players filed for bankruptcy within two years of...
View ArticleBusiness Leaders Must Embrace Social by Design: Trust and Reputation Weighs...
If a picture paints a 1,000 words, a transcendent symbol, image, or storyline can powerfully galvanize an enduring value or vision. Everything now is social by design. And this operating reality holds...
View ArticleMeet the U.S. Company that Beat France to the Email Ban Idea
By Katy Blevins, Co-Founder of The Modern Femme™ Movement Shani Godwin learned it from her Dad. "You are not your job." What defines her? Well, she's Shani. I would say "And that's all," but that would...
View ArticleThe Secret Ingredient to Making the Right Strategic Decision
A short while ago, a business owner named John came to my business coaching company with a difficult dilemma. His new teleconference company had just launched a few years prior and was on the verge of...
View ArticleIs Crowdfunding Turning Contagious?
With so much innovation going on around us, funding the cause is one of the top priorities of any entrepreneur. With popular crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and many others,...
View ArticleFinTech Disruptors Are Here. What Are the Incumbents To Do?
Co-authored with Steve Krawciw FinTech companies are changing business as usual for many established financial services companies. Companies like Money.Net are threatening to undermine the decades-long...
View ArticleJumpstarting Sustainable Microfinance in the Bahamas
By Winsome LeslieWinsome Leslie is the Multilateral Investment Fund's regional supervisor for the English-speaking Caribbean and Haiti. Previously, she was the economic attaché at the Embassy of...
View ArticlePlease Give Me This Horrible Soul-Sucking Job
I am absolutely flattered that your company has invited me over to meet the entire staff for my third interview, even though being in this stifling office makes me want to gouge my eyes out. I love the...
View ArticleYour Ultimate Payment Gateway Comparison Guide
Did you know that 50% of online shoppers would cancel their purchase if their preferred method of payment wasn't available? (source) Since the checkout can make or break your customer's ecommerce...
View ArticleFrom the Tank to the Bank: 5 Small Business Trends You Need to Know Right Now
I recently had the opportunity to interview Daymond John, from the hit television show, Shark Tank and Keri Gohman, Head of Small Business Banking at Capital One about business trends for 2016. There...
View ArticleTattoos in the Workplace: The Research Forbes Was Too Lazy To Do
If you Google "tattoos in the workplace", you'll find that there are thousands of articles on the topic. The top search engine real estate is dominated by websites like Forbes, USAToday, and Business...
View ArticleChina's Mobile Payment Revolution Is Going to Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- With the launch of Apple Pay in mainland China on Feb. 18, Apple has become the first foreign player to secure a place at the table for China's enormous mobile payment...
View ArticleQuantum Chess: Where No Entrepreneur Has Gone Before
So what does world renowned scientist Dr. Steven Hawking, Ant-Man actor Paul Rudd, Matrix actor Keanu Reeves, Hollywood actor, director, and screenwriter Alex Winter, Ultima Online creator Richard...
View ArticleHow to Build a Community Online That Actually Cares About What You Have to Say
Right next the "growth hacking", the phrase "community building" became the buzzword in marketing leading into 2016. Unfortunately, most people trying to "build" a community online for their business...
View ArticleA 7-Step Plan For Improving Your Company's Workplace Culture
The only reason you're reading this is because 2000 years ago, your ancestors learned that in order to excel they had to continue to adapt and change. When it came to eating, they understood which...
View ArticleWhy It Can Make Sense to Pass Up Higher Credit Card Rewards
by Virginia C McGuire If you have a rewards credit card in your wallet, you might have chosen it because you want the highest possible reward rates. Maybe you're earning 3% cash back with a gas credit...
View ArticleWhat Dave Ramsey Doesn't Acknowledge About Credit Cards
by Ben Luthi Credit cards aren't for everyone. But when used properly, they can provide rewards and perks you can't get anywhere else -- benefits that you can get without spending any extra money. Dave...
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