It’s been a month since Facebook announced its plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra in 2020, and ever since then everyone from Mark Cuban to President Trump has voiced an opinion. The dust has (somewhat) settled, and we’re excited to see how this project unfolds in the months to come. Whether the cryptocurrency will […]
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New York City’s $15 minimum wage, which began to take effect Dec. 31, 2018, was meant to bolster earnings and quality of life, but for a lot of residents, it’s doing the opposite. Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation in 2016 to increase the New York York State’s minimum wage to $15.00/hr. The lowest minimum
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Suhaib Zaheer built a thriving business brokerage business and grew it from three offices to many more multiple offices with a staff of 75 people. This was GREAT, until it wasn’t. From a young age Suhaib, who is now the SVP and GM at website host Bluehost, learned about entrepreneurship and business from his father who was
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Facebook opened the gates to build Facebook Messenger bots in 2016. Today there are 400K Facebook chatbots in the world, helping businesses get more leads, close more sales, recruit team talent, and save money with automation. Facebook chatbots for Messenger have a wide range of functionality and at the end of the day they have
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Ramon Ray and Ben Brewer met up at the B2SMB Institute in Napa, California to talk people and impact. Ben runs the small and mid-sized business segment for SAP Concur, a travel and expense management company based in Bellevue, Washington. Ben’s segment includes about 1,000 employees globally who service nearly 30,000 clients worldwide. They service businesses up
Accepting online payments and multiple forms of payment is the norm for most small businesses today. The few business that don’t accept multiple forms of payment are no doubt missing out on additional sales and revenue. We already know that people want to pay for goods and services that offer convenience and value, but it’s also convenient
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Instagram “influencers” are masters at the art of quid pro quo, and know how to get free goods and services in exchange for featuring a brand on their Instagram page. But is it worth it for the brand or business owner? Joe Nicchi doesn’t think so. In fact, the Los Angeles-based owner of CVT Soft
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Customer communication channels are growing and you can’t control that conversation. You can’t control where it happens or how it happens if you want to give your customers the best experience. Customers want to communicate with you, NOT just on a phone, not just via web chat, but also through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and beyond.
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The future of global trade depends on automation tools, and any company eyeing international expansion must invest in this technology. Artificial intelligence, in particular, is transforming international commerce, as companies use intelligent systems to identify ways to increase productivity and distinguish themselves in the market. Increased productivity will drive economic growth in the nations that harness
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Wondering how to de-stress at work? Looking for de-stressing exercises at work? Stress from tight deadlines and high stakes can cause us to lose focus. If we let stress get the best of us, it can reduce our unicorn ideas to donkey fodder. But if we address it head on, we can stay productive and
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