Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 – Zoom taps AI to empower customers in safe hybrid work environment. Zoom – the communications platform used by nearly 13 million people each month – is working to further elevate its collaboration services with AI technology. Announcements include…
Lara Hodgson and Stacey Abrams—yes, the politician and activist—founded Now Account to make it easier for small businesses to access financing. By providing a credit card-like system that pays sellers quickly (minus a one-time 3.5% fee), Now Account allows small businesses to grow without being a "free bank" for their…
Only 15% of tech startup founders are female, according to a survey conducted by a global advisory and research organization focused on startups. In the realm of cybersecurity, the statistics are even more discouraging: for startups that manage to secure funding exceeding $1 million, the proportion of female CEOs drops…
Using a Credit Card? At These Restaurants It’ll Cost You. Restaurants are known to have very small profit margins, about 3% to 5%. Inflation has made it difficult for restaurants to manage their costs, and they can risk losing customers if they raise prices, Mr. Kennedy said. The association has…
Chelle Neff is the founder of Urban Betty and has been a leader in creating innovative practices in the salon industry since 2005. As a business owner, I tend to run an unconventional (yet fun) ship! I am also a firm believer in intertwining spirituality with business. Here are some…
Brandon serves as Chief Strategy Officer of UiPath, a leading provider of enterprise automation software. Every second, vast amounts of data are being collected, and businesses are working to use that data to advance their operations and meet business objectives. The advancement of AI and machine learning technologies allow companies…
Steve is the cofounder and CEO of Awardco, a fast-growing rewards and recognition company. The support and backing of leadership is integral to any initiative’s success. And buy-in doesn’t just mean giving a passive thumbs up—it means leaders fully understand and proactively get behind the new project, ensuring it reaches…
Have you ever wondered how billion-dollar entrepreneurs from Sam Walton (Walmart) and Dick Schulze (Best Buy) to Travis Kalanick (Uber) and Niraj Jain (Wayfair) found their unicorn opportunities? These visionary minds employed four key strategies to achieve remarkable success. #1. Emerging Trend This is the most important and most common…
Gideon Lichfield: If I were a cynic, which of course I'm not at all …Mustafa Suleyman: [Chuckle] Not at all.Lauren Goode: Not Gideon.Gideon Lichfield: I might say that you and the AI companies are setting up a pretty sweet deal for yourselves, because you're getting to say to government, “Look,…
Founder and CEO of ERG Enterprises. Nationally recognized thought leader on entrepreneurship, investing and leadership. You’ve built a viable business but are struggling to find your way. Maybe you’re focused on food service, fitness wearables, HR software, etc. Your business is unique, but your need is universal. That need is…
Kevin Moffitt, president, Office Depot. As shopper demand for new products and services tends to increase during holidays and key seasons such as back-to-school season, businesses have a chance to stand out from their competitors and help their customers be successful. In addition to offering timely deals and curated product…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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