The e-commerce market has never been a larger behemoth. Its success is calling entrepreneurs to the digital realm to start up their own new e-commerce business. While few believe they are going to be the next Amazon, no entrepreneur doesn’t dream of success when they are starting a project. Success might take some luck, but…
It is a smart idea for entrepreneurs to set New Year’s resolutions as a way to take their business forward and improve. January is perfect for making changes because there are positive momentum and enthusiasm about the year ahead. Often, it is the changes made at the start of the year that stick. Of course,…
With the business world undergoing much strain getting the most out of your digital marketing strategy is crucial to ensure your business not only survives but adapts to the new social and economic environment. People having to spend time online, it has become important to start or improve your online presence. Exploring new ways to…
Being a business owner can be a demanding role as you work hard to ensure that all elements of your business are coordinated to maximize its success. One particularly important element to watch out for is your business’ security, especially when working online. With hackers and cyber criminals developing sophisticated malware, it is important to…
Introduce yourself and tell us about Voices.com. I’m David Ciccarelli, the co-founder, and CEO of Voices.com. Voices.com is an online marketplace connecting business people with creative service providers, namely voice actors, audio producers, musicians, and translators. Since founding the company, it has grown to over 1 million registered users from 160 countries around the world….
Introduce yourself and tell us about MIT BootCamps? I am Erdin Beshimov, Founder of MIT Bootcamps. We’re an educational program at MIT for entrepreneurs from around the world. As a startup venture within MIT, we’re an example of corporate innovation. In addition to MIT Bootcamps, I have co-founded Ubiquitous Energy, Inc., a solar tech company,…
Introduce yourself and tell us about Vampr? My name is Josh Simons. I am the co-founder and CEO of Vampr, a social-professional network that helps creatives discover one another, create new IPs, and monetize their work. We’ve been referred to variously as a ‘Tinder for Musicians’ or ‘LinkedIn for Creatives’ – the truth probably lies…
Everyone deserves time off when they work hard. This is why most UK employees are entitled to 5-6 weeks of annual leave a year. This time-off is in the hands of employees. When they’re designated a finite amount of holiday there’s a good chance that they’ll aim to use them conservatively. Everyone wants to use…
Making it in the business world isn’t easy. It’s a dog eat dog world out there, and even the best ideas can get snubbed out if the business model isn’t being approached in the best, most efficient way possible. However, making it as a business in the private sector is a great accomplishment. Being able…
How your customer service team handles customer complaints on calls, review websites, email, and more can have a profound impact on your business. A positive experience will keep your customers coming back to you. A negative experience can turn a customer away forever—and even hurt your chances of getting new customers in the future. Still,…
We live in a day in age where entrepreneurship is king. Modern celebrities are those who start and run successful ventures. We idolize those who chart their own course and determine their own destiny. Becoming a successful entrepreneur is extremely tough, but it’s a journey well worth taking. The question is, do you have what…
As a small business owner, you probably wear many hats. Depending on your priorities, you probably switch from CEO to marketing to an accountant in the blink of an eye. Sometimes you may even find yourself struggling to be a graphic designer or IT expert to no avail. That’s why it is essential to outsource…
Steps don’t come as big as expanding your business overseas. For a boss, it’s the ultimate sign that you’re on the right course. Of course, it’s also a path that’s lined with hazards along the way. After all, only 25% of firms make it to the fifteen-year mark, with 65% failing within the first decade…
Corporate responsibility is the steps that a company makes to be more socially responsible for its actions and the impact the business has on employees, stakeholders, and communities. Have a look at these healthcare business ideas. Being socially responsible covers how your company conducts business, manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees, and…
When it comes to gaining an inheritance you can find yourself quite worried about how to move forward. With great power comes great responsibility. It’s also true that with greater financial handling comes a greater risk of peril. As the sacred adage goes – ‘mo’ money, mo’ problems.’ For this reason, it’s important to consider…
Get a life. It sounds so simple and easy, but for an entrepreneur, this is one of the hardest things to do. Small business owners run themselves ragged trying to get their new businesses off the ground. In all their efforts to please customers or make a sale, they forget to take time for themselves….
In the modern world, a website is an essential feature of any successful business. So much commerce is now being done online. The internet opens up the opportunity for businesses to sell all around the globe. Making the most out of your website can help you get customers & improving your reputation will increase your…
You know how important it is to keep the content of your website fresh, dynamic, and copyright free. You have invested a lot of time, money, and energy into your business and your products and services. So, if somebody decides to take your content without your permission then you will lose all your investment. If…
If you are setting up your own business, think about what you can do to make it likely to succeed. It’s no secret that marketing is an essential part of the process. These days the most important corner to marketing is the digital side of things. What do you actually need to do in order…
We all want businesses to be more environmentally-conscious about their impact on the world. But, what do we mean by this statement? We don’t mean the business as in an entity, we mean, the people in the business. And who calls the shots? YOU do! We’re talking to CEOs specifically on this one. How can…