In the new information economy, a startup that begins with a good idea or new product can attract plenty of attention, funding, and the best talent its industry has to offer. The problem that many startups face, however, is that larger, more established competitors can beat them to the punch and bring similar offerings to market before they have a chance to get into production. … [Read more...]
So you already have a business idea in mind and are wondering the most cost-effective ways to successfully launch that business without breaking the bank. You already know that starting a business can be very costly. From finding the right talent, the perfect location, and everything in between. There are countless ways that you can spend your hard-earned money during the … [Read more...]
Startups and medium-sized businesses are known to be critical aspects of any economy. However, these are vulnerable to risks because they are innovative by nature, meaning they are exposed to high levels of dynamicity and uncertainty. Unforeseen situations in the enterprise industry can open avenues for severe loss exposure, including the financial crisis, bankruptcy and … [Read more...]
Education technologies are on the rise now. Combining traditional techniques with multimedia and top-notch technologies is a perfect way to engage new generations and help them study well. It's no wonder that in 2017, the global educational technology market had $17.7 billion in revenue. Moreover, it is expected to grow to $40.9 billion by 2022, researchers state. So, it is … [Read more...]
While some people like to download the latest romance novel, science fiction book, mystery, or humor-filled writing, I’ve always been a nonfiction kind of girl. Yep, look on my Kindle and all you’ll find is books about how to create a stronger business and live a better life. That said, one of the things I consistently notice is that a variety of the business-based books are … [Read more...]
Thinking of starting a small business, but you're not tied to any particular geographic location? Can you see yourself packing up and moving to one of the country's best cities to start a business? Depending on your industry and target customer, you might consider relocating, since the location you are in can have a significant impact on your company's success. Last … [Read more...]
While having a unique and strong business idea is one half of the job, the other is gathering the best possible start-up team that you can. There is, of course, a variety of reasons behind this, one of them being the fact that, while investors want to know what original concepts you have to bring to the table, they also want to see what kind of team you have put together and … [Read more...]
Becoming an entrepreneur has become popularized in recent years due to the success of Silicon Valley startups like Facebook and Google and celebrity entrepreneurs like Mark Cuban and Gary Vaynerchuk. Despite the popularity and glamour of building your own business empire, the realities can be harsh and cruel. Here are 4 factors first-time entrepreneurs must not forget when … [Read more...]
Every business needs to have a business plan, no matter the size. The main reason so many startups don’t survive past the first five years is because they didn’t set a strong business plan. You may have a great business idea, but then after setting out a plan and crunching the numbers, you find out it’s not such a great idea. Your business plan is the roadmap for your … [Read more...]
Are you a dreamer who is looking for new adventures and puzzles all the time, or someone who is seeking to leave the world behind for a brief period of time? With a rapidly growing escape room industry, these dreams can come true. Players can have an unforgettable hour in the jungle, learn tricks in the school of magic, or find themselves in the most terrifying horror story. … [Read more...]
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