Ever since oDesk and Elance announced their merger, enclaves of the freelance industry have been all a-gossip. Some freelancers are excited, some are panicked, and some are pretty sure the merger won’t affect them much at all. It is the latter category that appears to be most accurate. Why the Merger Happened Just a few […]
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Every new year, we all set out to make resolutions: lose weight, save money, stopped being shocked when the Chicago Cubs don’t win the World Series. Business, like our personal lives, can also benefit from a resolution… or, in this case, five. As 2014 kicks off (and we are all still left wondering when flying […]
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You have created a stellar website, you’ve worked hard, maybe even paid a pretty penny to have it optimized, but have you given much thought to Google’s most important and crucial rules? Google rules are constantly changing, so make it a practice to stay in the know. Following Google’s guidelines closely will help ensure that […]
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Having been discovered on YouTube during the birth of social media, it’s no wonder the young pop phenom Justin Bieber has been using his tech and social-media clout to grow his worth. Justin Bieber’s fortune tops out around $80 million, which translates to somewhere in the ballpark of $3 million in venture investments. You might be […]
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The perfect employee can be an elusive breed of job seeker; they are that rare, perfect mix of dedication, passion, talent and friendliness that every employer is hoping to find. The perfect employee surpasses our expectations, invigorates the whole team and does it with a smile, so how do you go about finding them? Recruitment […]
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We’ve come a long way since the early days of e-commerce. Back when AOL was king, the major challenge of online retail was simply convincing people that the Internet was a safe place to shop. People have become savvier over the years, replacing their vague uneasiness with more specific concerns over how their sensitive information […]
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When it comes to creating your own career and your own business, you’re ultimately in the driver’s seat and responsible for your own destiny. It’s a heck of a lot different from clocking in and clocking out for 40 years of your life and allowing someone else to play the cards for you. Some might […]
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Mom bloggers are some of the most influential people on the Internet these days. (They’re not “mommy bloggers” anymore, by the way.) They’re highly educated, work from home, and often have devoted followings that will do or buy anything the blogger suggests. That last trait is exactly why all e-commerce companies should explore partnerships with […]
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The ability to gain trust and likeability from your customers and creating an online presence with your brand or company is essential for being successful, growing your circle of influence, and building sales. How can you stand out from your competitors and attract new business or fans? Building your brand and establishing yourself as an […]
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Businesses of all sizes rely on computers for everything from communication to software utilization to setting up databases. The cloud is a new innovation in computing which has revolutionized the way we use data in recent years. Many SMEs have opted against the cloud because of misconceptions about cost and relevance to their business but […]
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