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Business Practices In 2016: Keeping Up With The Modern Era

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In 2016, companies don’t just have to worry about what they offer physically, but also their digital presence. This goes to prove the importance of social media for business in 2016. Technology has changed business. The tech bubble has brought about all kinds of new businesses. This has changed how companies must operate.

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3 Ways Your Website Can Grow Your Startup In 2016

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Luckily, there are actually a few web design trends poised to be very prominent in 2016 that have been tested, and shown to improve conversion rates on any website when used correctly. While video certainly isn’t new in 2016, it is still widely underused, and we can expect to see that change this year. Trend #3: Video.

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Why 2016 Will Be A Turning Point For Startups And Other Software And Tech Firms

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Due to the recent passing of the startup provision, this changes starting in 2016. In addition to the direct startup provision, starting in 2016, small businesses (defined as businesses with less than $50 million in gross receipts) will now permanently be able to claim the credit against their alternative minimum tax (AMT).

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Why Humility Is The #1 Characteristic To Develop In 2016

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While 2016 is still relatively fresh, you might want to consider adding one (probably unexpected) goal to perennial favorites like losing weight or getting your finances in order: becoming more humble. Hess, author of “ Learn or Die: Using Science to Build a Leading-Edge Learning Organization “. Didn’t think so.

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Your 2016 Budget: A Cost And Analysis Guide For Business Owners

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Business owners, CEOs, and CFOs must include three key elements in their 2016 financial plan. In addition, today’s advancements in technology have disrupted the workforce, transforming the nature of work, and has afforded businesses the ability to become more productive as they restructure their workflow and employee workload.

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What’s FinTech, And What Does It Mean For Your Business?

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in 2016, and is expected to raise $46B of annual funding in 2020. So, here are the three branches of Finacial Technology you definitely should know about, the most attractive ones for Venture Capitalists: Consumer Lending (raised $16B in 2016). Payment Backend (raised $10,5B in 2016). The industry reached $15.5B

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[Competition] GSMA Glomo Awards 2016

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The GSMA ‘s Global Mobile Awards are now open for online entry for its 2016 edition. The Glomo Awards 2016 will highlight the greatest achievements and innovations across the mobile industry and include more than 40 awards over eight categories. Key dates for the 2016 Awards are: Deadline for Entries: Friday, 27 November 2015.

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