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The power of saying thank you in business
The little things Sometimes the little things we do (or fail to do) make a big difference. In the case of saying “thank you,” the impact it can have on your business can be substantial. In fact, saying thank you is key to increasing the number of referrals you’ll get. If you properly show appreciation after the first referral given ...
Business mogul says offices should not have doors
Simple rule for startups Mark Cuban is without question, the model that many startup founders are inspired by – he works all day and night but still plays hard and always tries new things, yet continues to make gobs of money. Cuban recently wrote 12 rules for startups in Entrepreneur Magazine, but today, we have chosen to focus on one ...
Glassdoor’s new Facebook feature boosts professional networking
Difficult to obtain connections Pursuing career goals means something different to each person. For some, it may mean that they just need to move up a few positions with their current company. For you, it can mean that you have to start the job search all over again, as your professional goals may involve another company or industry entirely. If ...
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CloudContacts solves business card overload problem
Taking it beyond the standard solutions Handing out and receiving business cards is a fantastic way to network outside of the internet. Sometimes actually having an in-person talk with someone can do a lot more for a professional relationship than only ever chatting through email or social media networks. However, one major problem with tangible business cards is sorting through ...
Can your leadership change business or even the world?
Conceptualizing leadership I’ve become somewhat obsessed with the idea that leadership, in its truest sense, is a function of clarity and change. One of my favorite quotes is by the somewhat controversial George Bernard Shaw, who maintained that, “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all ...
RedBeacon innovates, gets acquired by Home Depot
RedBeacon making big moves Last fall, RedBeacon debuted their innovative iPhone app wherein users can shoot video (or photo or voice memo) through the app of any home maintenance problem they are having or the project they need done and submit it immediately to the RedBeacon network of nearby home service providers that the company says they have not only ...
Americans spend $1,092 per year on coffee
Coffee makes the world go ’round Conan O’Brien once joked, “Starbucks says they are going to start putting religious quotes on cups. The very first one will say, ‘Jesus! This cup is expensive!’” Although humorous, it is true that coffee costs dramatically more than gasoline, and hey, why not? It helps with endurance while working out and can prevent heart ...
Earthcomber files patent lawsuits against 12 real estate companies
A dozen companies sued Earthcomber is a patented technology that aides mobile device users in locating special interests nearby, allowing users to share their current location with friends by manual entry of ZIP code or current intersection rather than through GPS or triangulation, according to how they describe themselves on CrunchBase.com, although their website describes Earthcomber as a GPS app. ...
12 quotes to inspire success in your business
Business inspiration Running a business takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and even inspiration. One of the best ways to find inspiration is to gather it from your predecessors and associates in the professional world. Being inspired professionally will also bleed into your personal life, as these are often connected. The proper inspiration will guide you in becoming a ...
Socialware, social media compliance startup raises $7M
Series C round Austin-based social media compliance and engagement startup, SocialWare today announced a $7 million Series C round of funding led by CrunchFund after a successful 2011 which included a $3 million round in 2011 and $1.8 million prior to last year. CrunchFund is an early stage venture capital firm founded by TechCrunch’s Michael Arrington, MG Siegler. SocialWare Advisor, ...
WeGoLook sends people to verify products, places
Online verification company Oklahoma City based WeGoLook.com is an online verification company comprised of over 7,000 people across America that are “Lookers” whose backgrounds are checked before WeGoLook sends them out into the world to inspect or verify any product, place, or thing. The company seeks to minimize risk for consumers, businesses and property owners by creating an onsite verification ...
BestVendor is the Yelp of vendor services
BestVendor – useful social network With new startups launching every day to service business professionals, it can be difficult to keep up with what matches your personal needs and it can become tiresome to continually ask your Facebook friends what you should buy and how much you should spend (and to be asked), so New York startup, BestVendor has launched ...
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