AGBeat » Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com Business News, insights, tools, & inspiration for business owners and professionals Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:34:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 10 tips for improving the odds of entrepreneurial success http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/10-tips-for-improving-the-odds-of-entrepreneurial-success/ http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/10-tips-for-improving-the-odds-of-entrepreneurial-success/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:21:24 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78969 Entrepreneurial success is not a given just because someone has a great business idea, no, a lot of work goes into any company, but these ten tips narrow down the scope of proven methods for success.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/10-tips-for-improving-the-odds-of-entrepreneurial-success/feed/ 0 IFTTT supports Gmail attachments: 5 recipes to use now http://agbeat.com/lists/ifttt-now-supports-gmail-attachments-5-recipes-to-use-right-now/ http://agbeat.com/lists/ifttt-now-supports-gmail-attachments-5-recipes-to-use-right-now/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:37:53 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78955 Now that If This, Then That (IFTTT) supports actions pertaining to attachments in Gmail, it's time to look at what all you can do with the tool that serves as the duct tape of the internet.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/lists/ifttt-now-supports-gmail-attachments-5-recipes-to-use-right-now/feed/ 0 Could credit unions lose tax exempt status in tax reform? http://agbeat.com/finance/could-credit-unions-lose-tax-exempt-status-in-tax-code-reform/ http://agbeat.com/finance/could-credit-unions-lose-tax-exempt-status-in-tax-code-reform/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:48:54 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78889 Although some lawmakers say credit unions will not lose their tax exempt status, the option remains on the table. Credit unions are pushing back with public campaigns to preserve their tax status.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/finance/could-credit-unions-lose-tax-exempt-status-in-tax-code-reform/feed/ 0 How digital asset management can help productivity http://agbeat.com/tech-news/digital-asset-management-what-is-it-how-can-it-help-productivity/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/digital-asset-management-what-is-it-how-can-it-help-productivity/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:00:35 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78809 To stay productive, brands can ensure that their chosen digital asset management company offers these three things.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/digital-asset-management-what-is-it-how-can-it-help-productivity/feed/ 0 10 must have apps for Microsoft Surface RT http://agbeat.com/tech-news/10-must-have-apps-for-microsoft-surface-rt/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/10-must-have-apps-for-microsoft-surface-rt/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:48:09 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78755 Although the Microsoft Surface RT comes with dozens of apps to address the daily needs of most users, there are 25 must have apps for the device to add functionality.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/10-must-have-apps-for-microsoft-surface-rt/feed/ 1 What can Google Now do? Comprehensive commands list http://agbeat.com/tech-news/what-all-can-google-now-do-comprehensive-commands-list/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/what-all-can-google-now-do-comprehensive-commands-list/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:00:25 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78629 Google Now is like a psychic personal assistant, and throw in voice control and you've got a powerful tool at your fingertips. The only trick is that you need to know how to talk to it!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/what-all-can-google-now-do-comprehensive-commands-list/feed/ 0 Avoid getting sued: 5 tips for real estate pros http://agbeat.com/business-news/avoid-getting-sued-5-tips-for-real-estate-pros/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/avoid-getting-sued-5-tips-for-real-estate-pros/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 04:02:04 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=78619 Real estate professionals can avoid getting sued by managing their risk and being aware of the true vulnerabilities in the industry. Hint: lawsuits aren't always over contracts.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/avoid-getting-sued-5-tips-for-real-estate-pros/feed/ 0 Frank & Oak finds fashion under $50: curation trend is hot http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/frank-oak-finds-menswear-under-50-hot-example-of-curation/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/frank-oak-finds-menswear-under-50-hot-example-of-curation/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:39:37 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=77661 Frank & Oak is a new fashion finder for men without costing an arm and a leg, serving as a perfect example of curation and how any brand can properly curate.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/frank-oak-finds-menswear-under-50-hot-example-of-curation/feed/ 0 Taco Bell taco licker fired, exposing big challenge for brands http://agbeat.com/business-news/taco-bell-taco-licker-fired-illustrating-major-challenge-for-brands/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/taco-bell-taco-licker-fired-illustrating-major-challenge-for-brands/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:57:02 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=77559 Recently, a Taco Bell employee was fired for an image that went viral, but most missed the main takeaway from this situation: brands need to take action right now.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/taco-bell-taco-licker-fired-illustrating-major-challenge-for-brands/feed/ 0 More than half of the fastest growing cities are in Texas http://agbeat.com/business-news/more-than-half-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-are-in-texas/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/more-than-half-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-are-in-texas/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:02:22 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=77463 Everyone knows that everything's bigger in Teas, but with so many of the fastest growing cities landing smack dab in the Lone Star State, the egotistical map pictured here may soon be a reality. Figuratively, of course.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/more-than-half-of-the-fastest-growing-cities-are-in-texas/feed/ 0 Lesser known tricks to help protect yourself online http://agbeat.com/tech-news/secret-tricks-to-protecting-your-online-identity/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/secret-tricks-to-protecting-your-online-identity/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:43 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76975 Everyone knows not to share their social security number or bank number with strangers, but to protect yourself online, you must be much more savvy, so here are some lesser known tips and tricks.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/secret-tricks-to-protecting-your-online-identity/feed/ 0 Study: 41% of websites fail to ever respond to leads http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/study-41-of-websites-fail-to-ever-respond-to-leads/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/study-41-of-websites-fail-to-ever-respond-to-leads/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 19:46:11 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76905 Confirming similar studies, new data reveals a substantial number of website owners never respond to warm leads that fill out their contact forms, even though they believe their company does. Talk about a failure.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/study-41-of-websites-fail-to-ever-respond-to-leads/feed/ 0 5 mistakes businesses make when developing their app http://agbeat.com/tech-news/5-mistakes-businesses-make-when-developing-their-app/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/5-mistakes-businesses-make-when-developing-their-app/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 16:18:43 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76857 When developing an app for your business, there are common mistakes to be aware of and to avoid to save your company time and money.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/5-mistakes-businesses-make-when-developing-their-app/feed/ 0 Flickr ends Pro accounts, gets a modern makeover http://agbeat.com/social-media/flickr-ends-pro-accounts-gets-revamped-ups-storage-to-1-terabyte/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/flickr-ends-pro-accounts-gets-revamped-ups-storage-to-1-terabyte/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 00:02:21 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76695 Flickr emerges today as a new photo sharing service with a gorgeous new look, but there are some limitations and a highly missed detail: Pro accounts are no more. What's next?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/flickr-ends-pro-accounts-gets-revamped-ups-storage-to-1-terabyte/feed/ 0 5 ways to conquer jetlag when traveling on business http://agbeat.com/business-news/5-ways-to-conquer-jetlag-when-traveling-on-business/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/5-ways-to-conquer-jetlag-when-traveling-on-business/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:07:56 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76565 Jetlag can be disabling, but to make your next business trip efficient, even when just hopping to the opposite coast, take into account these five tips.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/5-ways-to-conquer-jetlag-when-traveling-on-business/feed/ 0 Make your business more green with cloud technologies http://agbeat.com/tech-news/make-your-business-more-green-with-cloud-technologies/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/make-your-business-more-green-with-cloud-technologies/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:47:17 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76545 Cloud technologies are becoming increasingly common in the workplace - here are some ways that your business can go green and sometimes save cash with the cloud.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/make-your-business-more-green-with-cloud-technologies/feed/ 0 CBS Local: what is it and is it for your small business? http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/cbs-local-what-is-it-and-is-it-for-your-small-or-medium-business/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/cbs-local-what-is-it-and-is-it-for-your-small-or-medium-business/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 14:46:00 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76409 CBS Local has launched a new platform helping busy professionals with buying ads and has made it affordable and as easy as an a la carte menu at your favorite restaurant.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/cbs-local-what-is-it-and-is-it-for-your-small-or-medium-business/feed/ 0 Slides says it’s the easiest presentation creator around http://agbeat.com/tech-news/slides-says-its-the-easiest-presentation-creator-around/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/slides-says-its-the-easiest-presentation-creator-around/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 01:38:49 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76377 Slides says it's the easiest and most beautiful presentation creator, and it can be done right in your browser. Genius!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/slides-says-its-the-easiest-presentation-creator-around/feed/ 1 Small business optimism levels improve in April http://agbeat.com/business-news/small-business-optimism-levels-improve-in-april/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/small-business-optimism-levels-improve-in-april/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:11:59 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76339 The NFIB reports small business optimism is improving in many categories, but explain that it may not be enough to hang hopes of an economic recovery on.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/small-business-optimism-levels-improve-in-april/feed/ 0 Google Glass gets facial recognition, device still has big problems http://agbeat.com/gadgets/google-glass-gets-facial-recognition-device-still-has-big-problems/ http://agbeat.com/gadgets/google-glass-gets-facial-recognition-device-still-has-big-problems/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 21:30:47 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76275 Google Glass has incredible apps being developed for the emerging technology, but some substantial problems remain to be fixed prior to publicly launching the device.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/gadgets/google-glass-gets-facial-recognition-device-still-has-big-problems/feed/ 0 “Facebook phone” flops, rumored to be discontinued soon http://agbeat.com/gadgets/smartphones-gadgets/facebook-phone-flops-rumored-to-be-discontinued-soon/ http://agbeat.com/gadgets/smartphones-gadgets/facebook-phone-flops-rumored-to-be-discontinued-soon/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 20:29:40 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76267 The HTC First (the "Facebook phone") launched last month as AT&T and Facebook's maiden voyage together, but due to dislike of Facebook Home, the device may be discontinued shortly.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/gadgets/smartphones-gadgets/facebook-phone-flops-rumored-to-be-discontinued-soon/feed/ 0 How the web is affecting our memory skills http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-the-web-is-affecting-our-memory-skills/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-the-web-is-affecting-our-memory-skills/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 17:48:36 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=76127 While some say our brains are being fried by the web, others note that our brains are simply changing and how we form memories are, indeed impacted by distractions served up by the internet.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-the-web-is-affecting-our-memory-skills/feed/ 0 Ghost: blogging platform that could be the next WordPress http://agbeat.com/social-media/ghost-blogging-platform-that-could-be-the-next-wordpress/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/ghost-blogging-platform-that-could-be-the-next-wordpress/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 19:35:40 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75931 Over the years, the WordPress platform has become quite sophisticated and focused on being a full website, so Ghost is about to launch, focused solely on blogs and minimalism, and the tech world is quite excited about a blogging platform for the first time in years.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/ghost-blogging-platform-that-could-be-the-next-wordpress/feed/ 2 8 tools to boost your business productivity http://agbeat.com/lists/8-tools-to-boost-your-business-productivity/ http://agbeat.com/lists/8-tools-to-boost-your-business-productivity/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 19:43:17 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75857 Business productivity is challenged by endless distractions in today's work environment, but these 8 tools can help get you back on track.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/lists/8-tools-to-boost-your-business-productivity/feed/ 1 Apple offering $10,000 for the 50 billionth download http://agbeat.com/tech-news/apple-offering-10000-for-the-50-billionth-download/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/apple-offering-10000-for-the-50-billionth-download/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 18:14:55 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75729 Just as they did last year for the 25 billionth download, Apple is offering a $10k gift certificate for the person who is the 50 billionth downloader - app developers will see a spike from this gimmick, for sure.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/apple-offering-10000-for-the-50-billionth-download/feed/ 0 Tips on launching an effective crowdfunding campaign http://agbeat.com/finance/tips-on-launching-an-effective-crowdfunding-campaign/ http://agbeat.com/finance/tips-on-launching-an-effective-crowdfunding-campaign/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:34:04 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75475 Crowdfunding has become a popular fundraising tool for startups, businesses, and even individuals, but money doesn't magically fall from the sky - here are some basic ways to launch an effective campaign.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/finance/tips-on-launching-an-effective-crowdfunding-campaign/feed/ 0 Top 10 worst traffic cities in America http://agbeat.com/business-news/top-10-worst-traffic-cities-in-america/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/top-10-worst-traffic-cities-in-america/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:49:16 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75441 Whether considering a move or locating your business, your own traffic situation and that of employees can make a tremendous impact on decision making. Americans lose a tremendous amount of time sitting in traffic, a new study shows.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/top-10-worst-traffic-cities-in-america/feed/ 0 6 things many don’t know about 2013-era phone systems http://agbeat.com/tech-news/6-things-many-dont-know-about-2013-era-phone-systems/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/6-things-many-dont-know-about-2013-era-phone-systems/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:23:12 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75397 Phone systems have come a long way - do you know how much more productive you could be with a modern system? Did you know it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to upgrade like it once did? Here are some other things you may not know.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/6-things-many-dont-know-about-2013-era-phone-systems/feed/ 0 Coworks connects freelancers with buyers online http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/coworks-connects-freelancers-with-buyers-online/ http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/coworks-connects-freelancers-with-buyers-online/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:48 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75379 Coworks, calls itself the first and only online platform connecting freelancers and buyers based on recommendations from their professional and social networks.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/coworks-connects-freelancers-with-buyers-online/feed/ 1 Employee fraud: 6 ways to protect your business http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/employee-fraud-6-ways-to-protect-your-business/ http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/employee-fraud-6-ways-to-protect-your-business/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:14:38 +0000 Marti Trewe http://agbeat.com/?p=75359 Employee fraud comes in many forms, but there are means to protect your business right now by not only modernizing, but by being more specific with company policies.
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