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What Small Businesses Can Do To Survive And Thrive During The Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

by Itamar Gero, founder and CEO of SEOReseller.com . Uncertainty and fear have been going through people’s minds as the pandemic continues to affect most aspects of human life around the world. The US economy has not been immune to this. In fact, the last few weeks have been particularly devastating for the market. According to ABC News, another 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, adding to the approximately 10 million people who have already filed for benefits amid the outb

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5 Keys To Starting New Trends Rather Than Following

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure all of you are convinced that your new business will create the next trend and ride the wave to success, but the reality is that most startups fail , so anticipating future trends is clearly harder than it seems. In my experience, it takes more than a gut feel, so predicting breakthrough changes and new trends is a skill that must be learned, and made part of your business process.

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6 Recruiting Best Practices for Finding and Closing Top Talent

Up and Running

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of unemployed persons per job in September 2019 was just 0.8 —down significantly from the ratio of 5.8 seen at the end of the most recent recession in June 2009. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, those gains have disappeared – at least for the time being. . Even with the economic downturn, top talent is still in high demand.

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Escaping the Cubicle Farm – COVID-19 series

Start Up Blog

Nothing happens in decades, and then decades happen in days. We often get stuck in yesterday’s habits when a better option already exists. Especially when it comes to technology. It’s only when a transformational moment occurs do we embrace the shift. That moment has arrived for the modern day corporate office. We have finally escaped the cubicle farm – with a little courage we can make it permanent and change the shape of offices forever.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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Seven Highly Effective Ways To Lead A Virtual Workforce

YoungUpstarts

by Martin Lanik, CEO of Pinsight and author of “ The Leader Habit “ Welcome to the Future of Work! As most of us are adjusting to virtual dinner dates and Zoom happy hours, leaders around the world have found themselves in a tough situation figuring out how to lead their teams, departments, and organizations virtually. Studies have established that the leadership behaviors in face-to-face and virtual settings are largely the same, but their relative importance increases in virtual s

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Make a Plan Before Building Your Mobile App

ReadWriteStart

With the rise of smartphones, the demand for mobile app development companies and mobile app developers are also in demand. The market and advantages for the mobile app in any organization should convince every industry to search out professionals who can build apps to fulfill their requirements. The mobile market is divided into two forms of businesses.

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Engaging Board Members During a Crisis

Board Effect

It may be tempting to call off or postpone board meetings during a crisis and wait for things to settle down. While that may be the easiest thing to do, it’s not necessarily the best strategy. It’s essential during times of crisis to consider that a lot of people are relying on you—your staff, your beneficiaries, your community, and more. However, this isn’t the time to be passive.

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Solving Software Quality Challenges During The Global Pandemic

YoungUpstarts

In as little as 100 days, the new coronavirus has managed to upend the lives of millions of people and disrupt the operations of thousands of businesses. For many, both work and entertainment have moved entirely online, causing the demand for digital systems and solutions to skyrocket. In a recent Call for Code Global Challenge , IBM outlined the top three areas that are in urgent need of rapid solution development: – Crisis communication.

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How to Launch A Forex Business?

The Startup Magazine

Exchange rates are not the same for every country. They can vary considerably due to several factors which include economic and geopolitical triggers. These factors might not be favourable as the value of your business’s cash holding can be reduced by them. However, a forex trader knows how to grab the unique opportunities offered by the fluctuating currency values.

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The 7 Steps to Keyword Research

Duct Tape Marketing

The 7 Steps to Keyword Research written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Both SEO and content creation strategies cannot be implemented successfully without keyword research. Creating content that is ranking and speaks to the intent and needs of your ideal audience requires an understanding of which keywords matter to the relevant searches.

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New Normal: An inspirational talk with Ray Lane

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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Seven Ways To Improve User Experience For Online Shoppers

YoungUpstarts

In this era where speed matters, technology advances and competition grow with every passing day. The evolution has transformed the face of marketing that we know of, which seems to be customer centric, where every company and brand have indulged themselves in this rat race of providing consumers with best in class experience. While observing the take of businesses with transforming marketing tactics, consumers have also upgraded the buying habits, backed by comfort and convenience.

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How to Build Trust and Social Cohesion When You Can’t Meet in Person

Board Effect

Establishing trust on a board is difficult enough on its own. It’s not unheard of for boards that have been working together for a long time to struggle with trust issues. Building trust is even more difficult in a virtual space, especially when many of the attendees have never met in person. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, virtual meeting tools have become the norm out of necessity.

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How To Make New Venture Innovation Thinking Look Easy

Startup Professionals Musings

Why do a few entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, seem to come up with all the real innovations, while the majority of business leaders seem stuck in the rut of linear thinking? I have always wondered if innovation required some rare gene mutation, or whether I might be missing a simple formula for unlocking the ability in any intelligent business person to innovate.

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New Normal: A conversation with Tara Gambill of MOD Pizza

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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Top 5 Easy To Start Online Businesses In 2020

YoungUpstarts

Do you want to make the year 2020 a profitable online business year? You are at the right place. You must be thinking about it every year, and you might get countless online business ideas in your head. You can easily travel the world, provide a comfortable life for your family, and escape from 9-5 boring life. How can it be possible? It’s possible if you will not resort back to your comfort zone after considering a lot of online business ideas.

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Let’s Get Your Logistics Business on the Right Track

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Logistics companies that cater to third parties are in high demand. Businesses are desperate to ensure that they can get their products out to clients and customers without delay. We have already seen tremendous issues here. For instance, Naughty Dog was forced to delay The Last of US Part II before announcing a later date due to trouble being able to supply the game to customers around the world.

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8 Business Execution Strategies That Lead To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m sure you have all seen entrepreneurs and startups with great ideas that never seem to live up to their potential, while others with more mundane solutions seem to take off quickly and never slow down. In my experience as an advisor to startups, the difference is almost always related to the founder and their execution strategy , more so than to the solution quality or the market.

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New Normal: A conversation with Mike Ettling, CEO of Unit4

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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How Startup Businesses Benefit From Releasing Press Releases

YoungUpstarts

For many startups, one of the biggest challenges is to build brand visibility and awareness. With numerous established competitors in the market, it is difficult to stand out and be noticed in the crowd. Newly-established businesses usually have zero customers and no reputation to speak of. Fortunately, there are inexpensive but straightforward ways to gain exposure during the initial stages of starting up the company: Be Visible In Search: Visibility and ranking in search engines are crucial fo

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Ready for Your Small Business Bloom?

Rembrandt Communications

Is Your Small Business Ready to Bloom?! “April showers bring May flowers”… so is your small business ready to come back with a fresh bloom after the recent “stormy weather”? The world is springing back to a new reality after the pandemic. It’s a great time to give your business a fresh start… along with your life.

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Zoom Fatigue

Feld Thoughts

Yup. I’ve got it. Zoom Fatigue. But before I talk about that, thank you to everyone who emailed me about Brooks the Wonder Dog. He has a Canine Meningioma which we will treat with radiation therapy at CSU. He’s coming home from the doctor this morning (they kept him overnight for two nights for observation) and it sounds like he’s doing ok.

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New Normal: A conversation with Tamas Hevizi of Automation Anywhere

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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Vital Tips For Small Businesses And Entrepreneurs During Covid-19  

YoungUpstarts

by Wayne Titus, author of “ The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being “ Entrepreneurs and small business leaders are trying to figure out how to navigate COVID-19, from how to apply for loans and assistance to FMLA regulations. There’s so much information that it can feel like an endless maze. To help, I’ve consolidated the many questions I’m getting from my small-business clients into these five essential tips.

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Michael Moritz column on the winners and losers in the wake of Covid-19

VC Cafe

In his opinion column on the Financial Times titled “ The business world can never go back to the way things were “, famed Sequoia partner Michael Moritz articulates what he believes are the winners and losers in the wake of the “New Normal” post Covid-19 lockdown. Winners ? (all conduct their business over the internet). Services to the home Cloud kitchens Remote work Grocery/ pharmacy deliveries Online exercise equipment Video streaming services Telemedicine Edtech Secu

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GivingTuesdayNow – Colorado COVID Relief Fund

Feld Thoughts

If you have a job, have been working from home, and haven’t been spending extra money on Starbucks (or local) coffee, lunch or dinner out, or other random things you spend money on during the day while at work, please consider making a donation to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund today. All contributions made today up to $250,000 will be matched by an anonymous donor.

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New Normal: A conversation with William Shea, VP, Cognizant Healthcare

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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Overcoming Unconscious Bias In The Workplace

YoungUpstarts

by Anita Sanchez, Ph.D., author of “ The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times ”. Professional training menus include unconscious bias training in the USA and around the world. The reasoning behind this trend is sound. It’s grounded in a commitment to the advantages of workforce diversity , which include attracting a wider pool of skilled employees, fostering increased creativity, improving decision-making, enhancing teamwork, and achieving exemplary customer service and communi

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5 Strategies to Help Your Small Business Survive a Recession

crowdSPRING Blog

Recession is a scary word for every business. But, it’s particularly worrisome for small businesses who may not have the same financial cushioning as large companies. Some say a recession is coming, while others say that it’s already here. In either case, you must develop a strategy to recession-proof your business, and you should do this now.

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Book: The End of October

Feld Thoughts

I took a digital sabbath yesterday. I ended up doing three things. Read The End of October by Lawrence Wright Took a nap Watched three episodes of Breaking Bad. I feel so much better than I did at the end of the day Friday. After I finish this blog post, I’m going to participate in the Emerge Family Virtual 5k. The End of October was intense. It’s the story of a modern day pandemic.

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New Normal: A conversation with Jay Smith, CIO at TracFone

deal architect

I have been doing video interviews with a number of CIOs, software executives and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes.

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5 Reasons Businesses Need To Focus On Branding After Coronavirus Lockdown

YoungUpstarts

As countries slowly start to come out of lockdown all around the world, there are plenty of questions being asked not just about health and safety, but how a business rebounds and comes back after a temporary closure. While one would hope the customers are still there and things bounce right back, the reality of the situation is that the world is in a totally different position post-lockdown than it was pre-lockdown.

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Triple Punch Tax – A Warning

Mike Michalowicz

I want to share a warning with you about the taxes that are coming your way. I don’t want you to be shocked or unprepared. U.S. small businesses have received an extension for the first quarter 2020 estimated tax payment. The first quarter estimated tax payment that was originally due April 15, 2020, is now due July 15, 2020. Additionally, the second quarter estimate originally due on June 15, 2020 is now due on July 15, 2020.

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Voluntarily Extending Work From Home Until At Least The End of May 2020

Feld Thoughts

At Foundry Group, we’ve decided to voluntarily extend our Work from Home policy until at least the end of May 2020. Until then, our office is closed. We will re-evaluate this on May 25th and decide whether to let our Work from Home policy expire, or extend it further. We encourage all Colorado-based software and professional services businesses to consider this policy.

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Microsoft Business Applications virtual summit - a missed opportunity?

deal architect

James Phillips, President of the Microsoft Business Applications group had a nice slide in his keynote this morning at their virtual Applications Summit. He showed call centers evolving every twenty years - in his voice over he said "there are.

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What Does It Take To Start Freelancing?

YoungUpstarts

There are plenty of tips here to help you succeed as a freelancer or as a start-up business owner. However, you may not have the first clue about how to actually get started. Here we’re going to look at the five key steps you must take before you start doing any work. Find what you want to do. A freelancer is effectively someone who is self-employed, counting as both an individual and a business.

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