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Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Disney CEO Bob Iger: I believe if Steve Jobs were still alive, we might have combined with Apple
Disney CEO Bob Iger writes in his autobiography that he believes he would have discussed combining Disney with Apple had Steve Jobs lived.
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
All You Need To Know About Pre-Seed Funding For Startups
Pre-seed funding also known as pre-seed capital or money is the first funding round for startups and one of the most crucial funding stages.
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
3 Easy Ways You Can Energize Your Team (In 30 Minutes or Less)
Energy is paramount for the success of any team
Business & Finance | Business
How Uber and Lyft got lost | VentureBeat
Uber and Lyft have been so focused on short-term super-growth and long-term domination that they completely overlooked the middle-term.
Advice & Self-Help | Tips & Tricks
Here’s the salary you need to earn to save 10% of your income and retire with $2 million
CNBC calculated the amount you'd need to earn annually in order to save $2 million by 65 without putting more than 10% of your earnings into investments.
Business & Finance | Business
10 Effective Email Marketing Tips Small Businesses Can Use
Reaching out via email can bring strong returns—or dead silence. Here are some ways you can draw in readers and improve engagement with what you send.
Business & Finance | Business
What Are The Basic Funding Requirements For A Startup?
Do you have any funding requirements to support growing your startup? This question was originally answered on Quora by Maaria Bajwa.
Business & Finance | Business
How early-stage startups can use data effectively | TechCrunch
TechCrunch - Reporting on the business of technology, startups, venture capital funding, and Silicon Valley
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
How to Write An Unforgettable Company Mission Statement
It's your best and earliest shot at telling employees and the world what you're about.
Business & Finance | Marketing
The State Of Influencer Marketing: Growing
Marketers' investments in influencers continue to rise, and a push toward authenticity leads to a broader set of influencer partners.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Influencer Fraud Costs Businesses Billions but Here's What You Can Do to Avoid It | Inc.
Hype isn't a good reason to invest in marketing tools without thoroughly checking them out.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
3 Examples That Will Confirm You Were Not Meant to Lead People | Inc.com
It is time to hang it up?
Science & Technology | Technology
Dark Days Are Closing In On Apple
Unless Apple can pull off another iPod/iPhone/iPad megahit, its best days are gone.
Business & Finance | Business
AT&T reaches settlement with FTC over throttling- 9to5Mac
The FTC initially sued AT&T over its deceptive unlimited data claims, saying that the carrier failed to inform customers they would face throttling.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
15 crucial content marketing resources and tools
Whether your team needs help with web design, SEO, social media or video production, this list is bursting at the seams with helpful digital assets. When Apple turned “there’s an app for that” into a global catchphrase in 2009, the company promised
Business & Finance | Business
Target’s same-day pickup and delivery services growing at double the rate of 2018 | TechCrunch
Target’s investment in same-day pickup and delivery options is paying off. The company, which today offers same-day in-store pickup, drive-up and same-day delivery through its acquisition of Shipt, said this week that these services combined have more t
Business & Finance | Business
Tech Insider | The Series A pitch decks that helped growing startups raise tens of millions — Quartz
Startups raising money in the Series A stage are usually just a few years old. But the size of Series A funding rounds has mushroomed in recent years and can now sometimes top $50 million. One thin...
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Exploring America’s digital advertising trends
Digital media is ubiquitous in American life, coinciding with and driving significant growth in spending on related advertising. However, with so much scale and so many problems to address, there is also substantial public discussion around regulation and
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple reportedly launching new iPhone Pro and iPads with better cameras, 16-inch MacBook Pro and new AirPods | TechCrunc
Apple is getting ready for its usual fall iPhone launch event, which is rumored to be happening September 10, though the event hasn’t been officially confirmed this year. A new report from Bloomberg offers a preview of the lineup of hardware products Ap
Business & Finance | Startups
The alternative to VC investing everyone has been waiting for? | Sifted
It is no secret most VCs aren't profitable. So is this members-only blockchain token-based intestment club a better alternative?
Business & Finance | Business
Now That You Have A Startup, How Should You Fund It?
Let's face it: Even the leanest startups can’t get far without capital.
Science & Technology | Social Media
How Is Influencer Marketing Changing?
How is influencer marketing changing? This question was originally answered on Quora by Steve Oriola.
Business & Finance | Business
These are the Best Website Builders for Small Businesses | Digital Trends
Businesses of all kinds need an online presence these days. And small businesses are no exception. Check out our comprehensive list of the best website builders for small businesses, from Wix to Webs to Squarespace and others. You're sure to find one that
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
New York City businesses struggle after minimum wage increase
More than six months after the $15 minimum wage went into effect in New York City, business leaders and owners say the increased labor costs have forced them to cut staff, eliminate work shifts and raise prices.
Entertainment | Podcasts
The Top 7 Creative Business Podcasts You Should Listen to Right Now | Inc.
Need some inspiration? These seven podcasts will help get your creative business moving in the right direction.
Science & Technology | Social Media
How a Dentist Used Social Media to Reach 7 Figures in Revenue
Her social media strategies also helped patients overcome their fears.
Advice & Self-Help | Tips & Tricks
300 Examples Of Business Ideas To Help You Start A Successful Business
Are you looking for a business idea? But you want to make sure it's profitable first? You can learn from these 300 businesses to ensure your start-up launches on the right foot.
Business & Finance | Business
How To Save Your Business When You're Running Out Of Cash
Your company requires three main resources to stay alive: food (customers), water (employees, vendors and creditors) and air (cash).
Business & Finance | Business
How New Startups Can Scale From Scratch
Scaling can be difficult, so it's important to know how to keep your company moving forward.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Budgeting for Advertising and PR for a Small Company | Inc.com
It's a testing and assessing game.
Politics | From CNN
Trump says he won't exempt Apple's Mac Pro parts from China tariffs - CNN
Apple would like to avoid paying additional tariffs if the Trump administration escalates its trade war with China. President Donald Trump has thrown cold water on Apple's hopes.
Science & Technology | Tech
DoorDash uses a shady tactic that stiffs workers out of some tips and customers are furious
Angry customers urged fellow diners to tip with cash to ensure it gets to the courier, while politicians draft laws meant to enforce transparency.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook vs the feds: The tech giant will have to pay a record fine for violating users’ privacy. But the FTC wanted more.
The settlement the FTC brokered marks the most significant privacy punishment ever levied against a tech giant. But the story behind it -- described by 10 people familiar with the matter -- illustrates the challenges facing a 105-year-old agency tasked wi
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Inside the new visual identity being served up at McDonald's | AdAge
The fast-food giant's redesign is rooted in feel-good marketing.
Science & Technology | Technology
Netflix reports first net subscriber loss in the US, misses global subscriber growth predictions | TechCrunch
Netflix’s continued subscription price hikes might finally have reached the end of some customers’ patience in the U.S., judging from an overall paid subscriber decline the company reported in its quarterly earnings for its fiscal second quarter 2019 resu
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
3 Ways to Get the Funding You Need for Your Startup | Inc.
You can't get your business off the ground without some cold, hard cash. Here's where you can find it.
Science & Technology | Social Media
How starting a conversation boosts social media engagement - PR Daily
As algorithms begin to favor user interaction and community sharing, how can brand managers adapt their campaigns to get better organic reach? Here are some tips. How can PR pros break the ice and start a conversation? Even the most extroverted among us f
Science & Technology | Tech
If iGlasses are truly on ice, Apple's 2020 will be dull but lucrative | VentureBeat
Critics often conflate Apple's innovations with success, but in reality, the company's sales aren't as dependent on new product categories as on iteration.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
You’re getting screwed on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is a $4.19 billion business for Amazon, and a bad deal for shoppers.
News | Interesting Stories
Hotels Face Growing Backlash Against Resort Fees
Government officials and hotel booking sites have opened two new fronts in the war against hidden resort fees. Consumer Reports explains.
News | News
Ross Perot, self-made billionaire, patriot and philanthropist, dies at 89 | Dallas News
Ross Perot, self-made billionaire, renowned patriot and two-time independent candidate for U.S. president, has died after a five-month battle with...
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
More Proof (As If Needed It) that Open Plan Offices Are The Absolute Dumbest Idea Ever | Inc.
You won't believe how Panasonic plans to make the open plan office more productive.
Business & Finance | Business
The ultimate guide to scaling a startup — and common pitfalls to avoid
Top founders like Deepak Hegde, Alexi Robichaux, and Kara Goldin share their best advice on how to scale quickly and efficiently.
Business & Finance | Business
How startups can make influencer marketing work on a budget | TechCrunch
Influencer Marketing has ballooned into a $25 billion industry, yet many marketing managers are left confused by this, because for them, it’s really not delivering the results to justify the hype...
Business & Finance | Business
Grubhub is using fake websites to drive up commission fees from real businesses - The Verge
Grubhub has been buying up to 23,000 domains that resemble those of businesses they work with in an alleged effort to charge higher commission fees.
Business & Finance | Business
Why You Should Hire Experts to Help Grow Your Business--Even If You Can't Afford Them
How to find awesome talent on a tight budget
Business & Finance | Startups
4 Fast Ways to Fund Your Business (Without Venture Capital) | Inc.
Avoid raising money from venture capital firms with these four fast and effective alternatives to fundraising.
Business & Finance | Business
Pizza Hut is bringing back its classic red roof logo
It's 1967 all over again for the pizza chain.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Exclusive: LinkedIn goes niche - Axios
Users may have noticed that their notifications or engagements on LinkedIn have increased.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Success Is Hard Because You Overcomplicate It. Keep Your Strategy Simple With These 7 Questions | Inc.com
Entrepreneurs who overthink their strategy tend not to act on it. Keep it simple with these seven questions to grow your business successfully.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Toys ‘R’ Us is back from the dead and will open U.S. stores in 2019 | AdAge
Maybe American kids will only have to live through one Christmas without Toys “R” Us.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
7 Steps to a Cohesive Brand Content Strategy | Inc
Are you making the biggest mistake most marketers make? Here's how to avoid it.
Business & Finance | Business
What Should Every Startup Know About Funding?
What should every startup know about the world of fundraising? This question was originally answered on Quora by Justin Kan.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
10 LinkedIn Background Photo Ideas To Make Your Profile Stand Out
What's the best LinkedIn background photo you can feature on your LinkedIn profile to make yourself truly stand out? Here are 10 ideas for your background photo that can reinforce your professional value and personal brand.
News | Standing With Israel
Arizona to set up Israel trade office later this year | The Times of Israel
Gov. Ducey approves budget for new fiscal year; in 2017 trade between Arizona and Israel totaled some $400 million, making Israel Arizona's 9th largest trading partner
Business & Finance | Startups
5 come-back tips for startups that have run out of cash | VentureBeat
My team encountered every startup’s worst nightmare: We ran out of money. But we were able to survive and are now thriving. Here's how.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Ford Launches Research Center In Tel Aviv To Tap Into 'Remarkable' Ecosystem | Technology News
The Ford Research Center aims to tap into Israel's vast wealth of innovative mobility startups and tech. | NoCamels
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Seven Ways To Save Time With Small Business Automation
Automation tools can help free up your time and allow you to focus on the most important aspects of your small business.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Learn How to Effectively Scale Your Content Marketing
Dive into essential content marketing skills with the Complete Content Marketing Master Class Course.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Lessons to Learn from Startups That Failed
According to the Startup Genome report, 70 per cent of startups fail due to premature scaling
Business & Finance | Business
If You Don't Do These 5 Things For Your Employees, It's Time to Rethink the Way You Lead | Inc.com
These five things will make you remembered as a boss that mattered.
Business & Finance | Startups
While Every Startup Doesn't Need a Business Plan, Every Startup Does Need This | Inc.
You have an idea for a startup. But do you need a comprehensive strategy and plan?
Science & Technology | Tech
How Ridiculous Is Apple's $1,000 Monitor Stand, Really?
At $5,000, Apple’s new Pro Display XDR definitely ain’t cheap, but with a 32-inch screen, 6K resolution, full HDR support (with a ridiculous peak brightness of 1600 nits), and color reproduction that some are claiming is better than OLED, you can sort of
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Over 40 Big European Corporations Operate Innovation Outposts In Israel | Technology News
Half of the innovation centers have been set up over the past three years, according to a new survey mapping the activities of 41 European corporations | NoCamels
Business & Finance | Marketing
Your Guide to Highly Addictive Product Marketing, According to Slack | Inc.
Here's how workplace messaging unicorn, Slack, uses copywriting to make its product addictive--and you can too.
Science & Technology | Tech
What if Amazon took Sprint’s place as the US’s fourth wireless carrier? - The Verge
Reuters is reporting something rather intriguing and inexplicable on its face: Amazon is interested in buying the Boost Mobile MVNO wireless network from T-Mobile and Sprint, reportedly so that Amazon can have access T-Mobile’s wireless network for a numb
Music | Music
Despite short-term anguish, the economics of leaving CDs behind turned out to be sneakily much better for record companies
With streaming poised to infuse billions of dollars into the record business, artists are once again hoping to get their fair share.
Business & Finance | Business
Why--And How--To Prioritize Weekly One-to-One Meetings | Inc.
Still conducting annual performance reviews? The case for meeting 50 times more often.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli entrepreneurs less prone to 'tantrums' than Americans: Tusk Ventures CEO | The Times of Israel
Bradley Tusk, often called the 'fixer' as he helps startups navigate the quagmire of regulation to grow their businesses, is recording a podcast on Israeli startups
Entertainment | Netflix
Netflix Has 175 Days Left To Pull Off A Miracle... Or It's All Over
Most investors assume Netflix is the future of TV, but it's actually the opposite—Netflix's days are numbered.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
7 money mistakes millionaires like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates avoid
If you want to reach millionaire status, the most important thing you can do is to learn from the likes of the super wealthy, from Bill Gates to Eric Schmidt to Warren Buffett. Here are seven things you'll never find them doing, and how you can apply thei
Business & Finance | Business
Jeff Bezos personally dumps a truckload of dirt on FedEx’s future | TechCrunch
Amazon wants to be plenty of things, the most predictable of which is its ambition to control America’s shipping backbone. The company’s efforts to bring users whatever they desire in 24 hours requires movement by land, air and sea. Today, the company
Business & Finance | Business
5 Leading Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Advice for Bootstrapping a Business
Work with those you trust, pick the right business, and roll up your sleeves, say Kara Goldin, Tai Lopez, and others.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
7 Times Burger King Wickedly Trolled McDonald’s, and How It’s Boosting Sales – Adweek
Grilling the Golden Arches has become a marketing mainstay for BK. We look back at each recent campaign.
Science & Technology | Tech
How the Apple store lost its 'wow' factor | AdAge
Current and former employees say brand building became more important than serving shoppers
Science & Technology | Israeli Inovation
539 multinationals operate in Israel, view nation as go-to place for ideas
Report by industry tracker maps activities of global firms and tracks evolution of their activities in Startup Nation
Travel | Israeli Culture
Taking Care Of Business: Essential Tips On How Best To Work With Israelis | Technology News
Organizational consultant Osnat Lautman wrote the book on Israel's unique business culture and how to navigate it.
Business & Finance | Marketing
Digital Marketers: Get Your Startups On The Fast Track
As a marketer, working with startups requires understanding the full scope of the digital marketing process -- including the skills you outsource.
Politics | Healthcare
Health insurance deductibles soar, leaving Americans with unaffordable bills - Los Angeles Times
Soaring health insurance deductibles have strained family budgets, saddled many with debt and driven millions to skip care. It's the result of a revolution that has transformed U.S. health insurance, shifting a growing share of costs to workers and their
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Brand Positioning: Six Elements Great Companies Use To Differentiate
In building or evolving a brand’s position, there are a few key steps that simply can’t be skipped or circumnavigated without significant repercussions.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Why Marketing Your Product Is More Important Than The Product Itself
People do business with brands that they trust. Creating a relatable brand story can be just as powerful as advertising strategies that analyze conversion rates and individual shopping habits – and even more powerful than the product itself.
Business & Finance | Business
The Psychology Of Smarter Leadership: Principles Executives And Managers Must Understand
These principles can be successfully applied in almost any business environment to strengthen relationships and improve performance.
Business & Finance | Business
Why Startups Fail
CB Insights found that 70% of upstart tech companies fail. Why do start-ups fail? Nine of the top 20 reasons for start-up failures – and five out of the top 10 – were related to customers – not meeting customers’ needs, not listening to them, or even ig
Business & Finance | Startups
To Succeed at Business You Need a Startup Mindset
Scalability, innovation and disruption come at a high cost.
Business & Finance | Business
Café that charged a ‘man tax’ and gave women priority seating is going out of business | Fox News
A lesbian-owned, vegan coffee shop in Brunswick, Australia, that made international headlines in 2017 for charging a voluntary 18 percent “man tax” will close its doors for good Sunday after less than two years in business.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook beats Q1 2019 profit estimates, sets aside $3 billion for privacy penalty | VentureBeat
Facebook blew away Wall Street profit estimates in the first quarter, and set aside $3 billion to cover a settlement with U.S. regulators.
Business & Finance | Business
It costs nearly nothing to open a Chick-fil-A — but there's a catch - Business Insider
Chick-fil-A is among the most successful fast-food chains in the US, and it's also one of the cheapest to open.
Business & Finance | Business
21 Ways To Earn $100 Every Day Online
Here are 21 ways you can start earning $100 a day taking advantage of online business.
Science & Technology | Technology
An in-depth look at the internal politics at HQ Trivia that has left the startup scrambling to stay afloat
This week’s banishment of host Scott Rogowsky was merely a symptom of the ongoing struggle to decide who will lead HQ Trivia. According to multiple sources, more than half of the startup’s staff signed an internal petition to depose CEO Rus Yusupov, w
Business & Finance | Business
MoviePass Denies Report Claiming It Lost Millions of Users
MoviePass’s never-ending death spiral gained a burst of momentum Thursday with the release of a new Business Insider report, which claims the service now only counts 225,000 subscribers. However, a spokeswoman for MoviePass is disputing the report.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Pinterest shares rise 28% on first day of trading, worth $13 billion | VentureBeat
Shares of Pinterest closed 28.58% higher than the IPO price on the first day of trading, giving the image-sharing site a $12.83 billion valuation.
Science & Technology | Technology
The Apple-Qualcomm Deal Reaffirms The Value Of IP And Technology Leadership
The settlement is a huge win for the U.S. patent system and all IP holders because one of the key arguments in Apple’s lawsuit and implied in the FTC’s lawsuit is that non-essential patents are worthless.
Business & Finance | Business
Why Uber Lacks A Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Sustainable competitive advantage means gaining the lion's share of an industry's profits. But ride sharing is a money-losing business and Uber's fancy-sounding Liquidity Network Effect is easy to copy. Skip its IPO.
Science & Technology | Technology
Mutiny at HQ Trivia fails to oust CEO | TechCrunch
Quiz Khalifa aka Host Malone aka Trap Trebek aka HQ Trivia’s Scott Rogowsky has been pushed out of the live mobile gaming startup. The two split due to disagreements about Rogowsky attempting to take a second full-time job hosting sports streaming service
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Intel Capital Expands Israel Team, Announces New $117M Global Investments | Technology News
At annual summit, semiconductor giant's venture arm marks significant year for portfolio companies, including Israeli startups
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
The Secret To Successful Startups!
Comebacks are much more powerful than setbacks.
Business & Finance | Business
The Best Advice for First-Time Entrepreneurs Is This One Simple Piece of Wisdom | Inc.com
There's never a "right time."
Business & Finance | Business
Apple had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week — here's what happened
Apple canceled AirPower, said goodbye to its lead designer for iOS chips, and more.
Business & Finance | Business
7 Ways to Dramatically Grow Your Email Marketing List
Eighty-six percent of people say they want to receive emails from brands that they love (at least once per month). Here's how to get those engaged fans--and future customers--on your list.
Science & Technology | Tech
Lyft closes up 9% on first day of trading | TechCrunch
Pink confetti fell from the ceiling Friday as Lyft co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer celebrated their company’s IPO. The stock offering was a bona fide success, with shares selling for $87.24 apiece Friday morning — 21 percent higher than Lyft�
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
Lyft will IPO on Friday with an insane $24.3 billion valuation
Lyft is hemorrhaging cash, but is growing like crazy.
Business & Finance | Business
The Rules for Leading a Navy SEAL Team Are the Same as Leading a Startup. I Know, I've Done Both.
Alden Mills, creator of Perfect Pushup and former military commander, outlines the mindset and tactics for success.
Business & Finance | Marketing
6 Best Ways To Repurpose Your Old Content - Relevance
I am in love with content marketing because it helps to generate 3X more leads as compared to outbound marketing and the best part is, it costs 62% less. There is no doubt that content…
Business & Finance | Marketing
The Hands-Off Method of Online Marketing That's Both Fast and Easy
You don't have to do all the work yourself when it comes to marketing your passive income site. That's where affiliate marketing comes in.
Business & Finance | Marketing
Creating Content That Doesn’t Require Your Legal Department
Over the years, I have worked with companies who are used to having their legal department review all of their content before it’s released to the public. When I tell them that by shifting what they write about, they can ultimately speed up their intern
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
What Business Owners Need To Know About Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is no longer the wild west.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Council Post: How To Apply Social Selling To A Social Media Marketing Campaign
Today, salespeople are increasingly connecting with prospects on social networks.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
How Much Does a Trademark Cost?
The costs of filing a trademark application, including how to save by filing electronically.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
6 things small businesses can do to improve cybersecurity
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks than larger companies because they often don't have sophisticated and comprehensive systems to protect themselves from...
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple's streaming service is 'a game changer,' to add 100 million users in 3 years, Wedbush says
Wedbush Securities is particularly bullish on Apple's move into streaming, estimating 100 million users in just three years.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
How Ogilvy Plays To Win In The Ever-Evolving Advertising Industry
Ogilvy is known for creating innovative and iconic media campaigns, for some of the world’s leading brands. Staying on top of the rapidly evolving ad industry takes constant effort.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
US gaming firm Nvidia to buy Israeli chip maker Mellanox for $6.9 billion
Deal is second largest for Israeli tech, after Mobileye; founded in 1999 by Eyal Waldman, Mellanox makes high-speed servers and storage switching solutions
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Branding vs Marketing: Innovative Solutions In Today's Digital Marketplace
Branding and marketing are two slices of a pie that gives companies a competitive edge over others in their industry. They differ slightly, but both of these things are needed for companies’ long term survival. Branding deals with an image and message t
Politics | Leftist Myths
Whole Foods Adopts $15 Minimum Wage, Then Starts Slashing Workers' Hours 'Significantly'
The dream of the $15 minimum wage was finally realized among Amazon employees after the company caved to mounting pressure and implemented it company-wide on Nov. 1.
Business & Finance | Business
The 7 Best Podcasts in Business and Finance
Business and finance podcasts are multiplying, and some of them are quite good. Here are our favorites.
Business & Finance | Business
11 Businesses You Might Not Know Were Started By Women
They include Pepperidge Farm, Proactiv, and your favorite soy sauce brand—which was founded by a samurai widow, according to legend.
Business & Finance | FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
Precursor Ventures just raised a second fund to zero in on pre-seed-stage startups | TechCrunch
Precursor Ventures, a 3.5-year-old, seed-stage investment firm in San Francisco, just closed its second fund with $31 million in capital commitments, roughly double what it raised for its debut effort in 2017. Somewhat amazingly, it has 75 portfolio compa
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
5 Ways Ride-Hailing Companies Like Uber and Lyft Are Hurting Cities | Inc.com
Lyft is about to IPO. That's good for early investors and employees, but it's lousy for cities.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice From Bobby
The 5 Entrepreneurial Factors That Distinguish 'Billionaires' From 'Millionaires'
'The rich are different from you and me,' F. Scott Fitzgerald famously said. Apparently they're different from one another, as well.
Business & Finance | Marketing
3 Reasons Why Marketers Are Moving Away From Never-Ending Feeds to Strategy-Based Stories – Adweek
The future of social media is ever-changing.
Science & Technology | Technology
Tesla launches long awaited $35,000 Model 3
Tesla's long-awaited Model 3 with a $35,000 price has finally arrived.
Business & Finance | Blogging
How to Turn a Single Blog Post Into a Month's Worth of Content Marketing | Inc.com
Creating high-quality marketing content on a regular basis is tough for any brand. Here's how to create a month's worth of it from a single blog post.
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
5 Reasons Why 2019 is the Best Year Yet to Start a Business
Startup life is tough, but the current market and available resources makes it a whole lot easier to get going. Here's why 2019 is a great year to launch.
Science & Technology | Social Media
How to Use Visuals Effectively for Social Media Marketing
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a meme or infographic must be worth a thousand likes, right?……
Business & Finance | BUSINESS
Uber is suing New York City... again
It's not the government's job to protect taxi companies
Business & Finance | Marketing
7 Women in Marketing to Watch Out For | DigitalMarketer
These 7 women are taking the lead in key areas of digital marketing. Here's who you should watch out for, because you need to be listening to and learning from all of them.
Business & Finance | Marketing
How To Use Marketing Automation Tools To Build Your Personal Brand
Automation tools can save you time and resources and help you create a strong voice online.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook reportedly negotiating multibillion dollar fine with FTC
Facebook could face a multibillion-dollar fine from the Federal Trade Commission.
Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY
Amazon cancels plans for New York City HQ2
E-commerce giant had faced fierce opposition for a planned New York location projected to cost $3 billion in incentives
Science & Technology | Technology
iOS pirates are using Apple's developer certificates to share hacked apps
Apple says its working on implementing two-factor authentication for developers.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
Want to earn more money? 11 businesses you can start from home
Working from home means you can start your side hustle even while you’re still employed. Plus, working from home lets you spend more time with your family.
Science & Technology | TECH
LinkedIn debuts LinkedIn Live, a new live video broadcast service
LinkedIn — the social network for the working world with close to 600 million users globally — says that video is the fastest-growing format on its platform alongside original written work, shared news and other content. Now it’s taking
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
How To Convince An Employer You Want The Job -- Five Good Reasons And One To Avoid
The first question I ask in a job interview is, “Why do you want this job?” For any given job opening, there are frequently multiple candidates who are qualified enough to do the job. Desire for the job can often win the day.
Business & Finance | Business
Amazon may be rethinking its New York City headquarters | TechCrunch
Amazon’s decision to open HQ2 in New York City has been a controversial decision since day one. The company has been championing the estimated 25,000 jobs the move could bring to the metropolitan area, while citizens and local government officials have
Miscellaneous | Podcasting
The Audio Boom: How Podcasts Are Changing The Game For Marketers
What’s driving the increasing popularity of audio storytelling?
Business & Finance | Marketing
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Content Marketing Strategy in 2019
The start of a new year calls for new resolutions and inspiration. This holds true for your content marketing strategy as well. Blog posts and topics that worked last year might not find similar traction this year. In order to ensure success, you must sta
Business & Finance | Business
Uber's new free ride promo will only be available to Super Bowl losers - SlashGear
Two cities, each represented by a professional football team, will battle it out for honor and glory this weekend. One of those cities will be victorious,
Business & Finance | Business
This millennial's company makes millions buying from Walmart and reselling on Amazon
How a 30-year-old was able to flip products from Walmart's clearance aisles on Amazon to the tune of $6 million a year.
Business & Finance | Business
15 Free Online Business Courses You Can Take From Harvard, Yale, MIT and Other Amazing Schools
Check out these free online courses from some of the most prestigious schools in the world.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
How Tel Aviv Became an Unlikely Sandbox for Foreign Tech Companies
The Tel Aviv shoreline. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. CTech – When e-scooter company Bird decided to expand outside of the US in …
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israel surges to take fifth place in new Bloomberg Innovation Index | The Times of Israel
Startup Nation leaps up five places in 2019 ranking of most innovative countries, coming in above Singapore, Sweden, the US and Japan, but trailing top 2 South Korea and Germany
Music | Music
How Technology is Reviving the Global Music Business
As it stands, streaming continues to be the biggest contributor to the global recorded-music business. Estimates suggest that streaming paid out $9.6 billion into artist and labels in 2018, making up more than 50 per cent of the global trade’s total rev
Business & Finance | Marketing
4 Strategies to Supercharge Your Online Marketing
Develop content that makes sense for mobile consumption.
Business & Finance | Business
Why Gillette's New Ad Campaign Is Toxic
While it focuses on important social issues related to masculinity, Gillette has alienated a large proportion of its target market. This article provides a historical perspective on Gillette's "Best a Man Can Get" campaign and explains what has gone wrong
Business & Finance | Business
How McDonald's Lost Its 'Big Mac' In Europe
An Irish fast food chain takes McDonald's flagship Big Mac trademark: Is that the end of the "MacBully"?
Business & Finance | Marketing
The 9 Worst Things Your Business Can Do on Social Media (And What to Do Instead) - SMALL BIZ AHEAD
Even if you understand the ins and outs of using social media from your personal experience, running a social media account for your business is a whole different ballgame. One insensitive post can garner negative coverage and public backlash, and even ha
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
How Startup Accelerators Work
What’s a startup accelerator? How do they really work? Is this a smart path to take for your startup? There has been a lot of buzz about startup accelerators in the past few years. They’ve attracted a lot of attention. They are frequently referred to
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
Facebook Marketing in 2019: A Study of 777M Facebook Posts
We looked at more than 777 million Facebook posts from 2018. Here's what you need to know to guide your Facebook marketing strategy in 2019.
