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How Should I Invest In Oil?
The oil industry is massive, volatile, but potentially very lucrative. Dubbed “black gold” since the very first oil wells, there’s a massive amount of money to be made in this niche, but only if you know how to go about it. If you’re ambitious enough to try to take a bite out of this market, then I salute you! Here are some of the [...]
Top Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs with a Mindful Side
Everyone goes through life trying to behave in a way that they can justify to themselves. For a lot of people, this means behaving decently enough to most and excellently to those close to them. Prioritising friends and family. However, to some, there is a wider social implication to grasp. A need for people who are willing to do more [...]
TheShops.TV – Making Waves in the Online Shopping World
The era of streaming is here to stay, as consumers expect to be able to watch what they want when they want it, and continue to say goodbye to cable and satellite in favor of sites like Netflix and Hulu. Commerce is poised for a similar makeover, and theshops.tv is leading the way. Launched by a group of seasoned executives from Silicon [...]
The Entrepreneur’s Travel Checklist
Face-to-face meetings and conversations are still the mainsprings of conducting business today, despite the avalanche of tech marvels hitting the market. They allow businessmen to acquire new connections, expand operations and spur steady growth. However, getting caught up in the hassle of traveling can be a nerve-wracking ordeal for [...]
First Cloud-Based Pet Service Helps Employers Recruit Millennials
Nearly 68% of Americans* love their pets, and the fastest growing segment of pet owners are millennials. Innovative organizations are looking beyond traditional company benefits to recruit these young workers who don’t have kids yet and are passionate pet parents. With 2/3rds of employees owning a pet, smart employers can tap and attract [...]
How to Stand Out Amongst Competitors in Ecommerce
“Positioning” has been an important concept in marketing since it was first discussed more than 30 years ago. Today we think more in terms of branding, but the general concept is the same: how to set your company apart and gain the larger audience. It’s more important in today’s digital world than ever. Here are basic strategies to help [...]
A Foolproof Guide to Fulfilling Customer’s Online Orders
An ecommerce site is a great way to open new revenue streams. And, when you do it properly, it is almost foolproof. However, there is an issue: shipping. When you make a sale, you have to make a delivery too. Otherwise, the customer will need a refund, and you will develop an unnecessary reputation. The key is to deliver all of your [...]
Data Scientist Career Tips for Entrepreneurs
The hottest career of the year may have some technology and data gurus second guessing their career choice. The demand for data scientists currently outweighs the supply. You’re an entrepreneur and interested in big data. You think you have the skill set to become a data scientist, but you don’t have a STEM [...]
Help on the Home Front: Meet Debra Cohen
The Blueprints After the purchase of their first home, Cohen and her husband soon discovered how difficult it was to find reliable home improvement contractors. Working a 40-hour week left little time to search for names of trustworthy painters, plumbers and carpenters. It occurred to Cohen that if she was having difficulty, other new [...]
Preparing for Summer: How to Make Some Extra Money Online
New infographic shows that we struggle to make our wages last all month, with 34% of people running out of money completely before the month is out. We could all do with that little bit of extra wiggle room in our finances couldn’t we? We can’t all become ‘dotcom’ billionaires, but there are so many nifty and not-too-time-consuming ways [...]