Alex Steward
 
Lynda Video Training Beefs Up Note Taking Features
Lynda.com, the LinkedIn Company that offers thousands of video courses in software, creative, and business skills, has added new features including a new course...
Specfinance     Mar 24 2016
U.S. Government Hits Goal for Women Owned Small Businesses
After almost two decades, the federal government for the first time has been able to meet its goal of awarding five percent (worth $17.8 billion) of all...
Specfinance     Mar 24 2016
5 Predictions in Digital Marketing to Watch
Digital marketing is not an area where you can kick back and relax for any length of time. Well, you can, but as it moves forward at a mile a minute you will...
Specfinance     Mar 24 2016
New TV Show “America’s Greatest Makers” to Showcase Latest Tech Innovations
Who doesn’t enjoy a unique television show — one that goes beyond mere entertainment to offer useful business ideas and life lessons, and drive business results...
Specfinance     Mar 24 2016
Best Motivational Quotes for Creative Entrepreneurs
There is something special about motivational quotes. No matter how many times you read and re-read them, they never cease to help you reassess, refine and...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
Here’s What It Might Cost To Hire A New Employee
Hiring the right people always pays off for businesses, but great employees come at a price. The question is, what might it cost to hire a new employee in today...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
4 Startups Revolutionizing Small Business HR Plus One To Watch for Accounting
Is your small business still manually onboarding employees? Are you concerned about maintaining compliance with new benefits laws, like ObamaCare, or how to...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
What Are Richest Fake Companies Worth?
How much money would Stark Industries from Iron Man make if it were real? What about Wayne Enterprises from Batman or Acme from Looney Tunes ? I know I’m not...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
Foursquare and Delivery.com Partner Up to Deliver Food and Alcohol
Foursquare just recently announced a partnership with Delivery.com , a leading online platform for local ordering and on-demand delivery. This integration will...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
Squarespace Introduces New Magazine-Style Templates
Squarespace recently announced its new Spring line of templates. This year, it seems magazine-style websites are in! While Squarespace s first magazine-style...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
Whose Fault Is It When Employees Fail?
I recently read a book that every small business owner and entrepreneur should read. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win is written by former...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
Microsoft Aims Lumia 650 at Business Users
Smartphones have become a vital part of business, but the high cost of the premium models makes it impossible for many organizations to deploy the technology...
Specfinance     Mar 23 2016
Paid Advertising in Social Media Increases, Study Finds
Content marketing is finally catching on with businesses, says the new B2C Content Marketing 2016: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America study (PDF)....
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
Spotlight: Market Campus Provides Fun Training, Mentorship
Training and education are important elements to any business. But many online training courses are often either boring or ineffective. Enter Market Campus ....
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
How to Leverage WiFi To Expand Your Business
Over the years, WiFi has turned out to be an integral part of all businesses. The convenience of WiFi connectivity has grown from a commodity to an amenity and...
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
Is Your SEO On Life Support? Here Are 5 Ways to Check
You likely have at least some sort of SEO strategy in place, but it’s important that you continually revise and check-in on whether or not your processes are...
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
How to Increase Employee Engagement to Boost Your Bottom Line
In America, only 32 percent of employees are engaged at work , and it’s costing businesses billions of dollars a year in lost revenue, from the cost of employee...
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
VerticalResponse Offers Open API to Developers
Email marketing platform VerticalResponse has recently launched an API and Developer program. This will allow developers to use the company’s new REST-based...
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
Recharge Your Phone in Three Minutes With iTron
Simpiz, the maker of a powerful portable charger called iTron , claims the unit can fully recharge your phone to 9000mAh in 18 minutes. Even better, three...
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
A List Of The Worst Business Advice You Can Follow — Ever
There’s plenty of advice out there for how to start and run a business. But not all of it is good. In fact, there are some common sayings that are actually some...
Specfinance     Mar 22 2016
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