The Risks, Uncertainties, and Advantages in Developing SaaS Products
Bringing cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) products to the market allows data to be accessed from any device with a simple internet connection and a web browser. This model means that software vendors host and maintain the services, databases, and coding in the application. Major services like Google Workspace, Dropbox,...
5 Strategies to Ensure You Offer 24-Hour Customer Service
Most customers expect a quick response to their questions, and offering 24-hour support is the best way to make that happen. Creating a team that can address customer issues around the clock isn’t always easy, especially if you’re a small business looking to stay competitive. That doesn’t mean you can’t consider other options...
The Basics of Business Budgeting: 5 Things Your New Small Business Must Know
A good budget is one of the fundamental building blocks of a business. But putting together a budget for a business is much different than putting together a budget for yourself. Twenty percent of businesses fail in the first year, and one of the biggest factors is finances. You need to understand business budgeting to keep your...
5 Ways to Handle Fast Company Growth via Technology
Starting a business is hard enough, but you may end up being more successful than you anticipated. In that case, the issue becomes keeping up with the fast pace of your company’s growth. If your startup is overgrowing, you may become overwhelmed, which will definitely affect your business and lead to failure. Therefore, you must...
Blix Introduces Multiple Updates to its Ebike Lineup
Blix, a US ebike company, announced multiple updates across their lineup of commuter, cruiser, cargo, and folding bikes this week. New upgrades provide better performance, increased power, and range, improved riding experience with high-performance brakes, increased tire sizes for safe and comfortable riding, and a wide selection of new...
Cloudrise Closes Seed Round of Funding
Cloudrise accelerates growth in 2021 by closing out their seed round of funding, recruiting new talent to their board of directors, fostering core partnerships, and delivering best-in-class data protection and automation services to their customers. Since launching the company in October of 2019, Cloudrise has delivered...
4 Fundamental Aspects of DTC E-Commerce Growth
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are experiencing unparalleled opportunity, with more people buying online than ever before. But, of course, with that opportunity comes new challenges that go well beyond managing a widespread supply chain. In an increasingly crowded online marketplace, brands often struggle to stand...
Can I Create My Business Website For Free?
In today’s world, starting a business is as easy as having an idea. The moment the thought crosses your mind, you can begin making it happen. This is because many businesses today require nothing more than a website. This is true if you are creating an online magazine, a blog that sells affiliate links, a freelancer website, and much...
To What Extent Can You Automate Your E-commerce?
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were tools that could complete tasks for you rather than you having to do them yourself? Wait a minute, there are! That’s precisely what automation is all about. If you have an e-commerce business, a significant number of tasks can be automated successfully so that you have time to focus on other...
Nomono Sees a New Direction for High Quality Audio
Audio quality hasn't kept up with video quality, and a new company named Nomono may be about to change that. Nomono is an audio technology developer based in Trondheim, Norway, and in the process of creating a combination hardware/software audio solution for professional podcasters and journalists. "What that means for consumers...
The Future of Technology in Digital Experience
Chicago-based Rightpoint has made a place for itself in the digital world during the 13 years that it has been around. The company — a digital consultancy working with technology at its core — has helped some of the world’s most well known brands create better user experiences for each of their businesses. Founded in 2007,...
Florida’s Tech Is Empowering BIPOC And Women-Startups For A More Diverse 2021
The Tampa Bay area is growing fast with Tampa Bay Wave’s fully-funded cohorts Regardless of who wins the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election and we are unfortunately still no closer to seeing a proper representation for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). For many small-business owners who are BIPOC, and applied for federal aid...
Tired Of The Same Old Social Media?
Grollow, a group following app launched earlier this month and will be revolutionizing social media as we know it! Think Twitter for Groups. Grollow c
3 Tried-and-Tested Strategies for Scaling Up Your Online Business
If you decided now is the time to begin scaling up the online presence of your business, you have made the right decision. Despite the fact an estimated 97% of all customers search for products online before making a purchase, only 51% of businesses actually have any kind of web presence at all.
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part 2)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution
There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:
Why Data Must Influence All C-Suite Decisions at Your Business
The decisions made by the C-suite don’t just determine the overall direction of the business — they also dictate whether it will succeed or fail. This is especially true during times of crisis. While widespread disruptions like those created by the COVID-19 pandemic may be hard to plan for, it is clear that earlier C-suite decisions...
Humble Bundle Opens Applications for Annual $1 Million Fund to Support Black Game Developers
The Black Game Developer Fund is a $1 million annual program to support Black game developers, helping them publish games with funding, production and marketing support via Humble Bundle’s publishing label, Humble Games
A Pandemic Shift; Company Moves to Increase Production of Solar-Powered Chargers for Healthcare Infrastructure
The current healthcare crisis has caused many companies to change plans. Some have shut down; others have ramped-up production of critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus. One small but growing company in San Diego, California, deemed an essential service during the crisis, realigned its production to focus on one product—the EV...
The Small Business Guide to Digital Marketing
A crucial part of getting the word out about your company is crafting an interesting marketing strategy that will catch the eye of your potential clients.
Are Your Software Products Ready for Global Marketing?
How can you create a global software product and take it worldwide? Read to find out the top tips to take your software global.
9 Tips for Optimizing Your Office Equipment
Opening a new office or upgrading your equipment? These tips and tricks will ensure you spend your time and money wisely.
An Inside Look at Botnik Studios' Absurd AI
Botnik Studios Co-creator Jamie Brew and Chief Scientist Elle O’Brien gave us some key insight on their fascinatingly zany, AI-driven projects.
