When starting a new business one of the key considerations you need to take on board is how you are going to build on your momentum. Being creative is one of the best ways of doing this, now when I say creative I don’t necessarily mean jumping into Photoshop, I mean thinking creatively about your […]
Creative online payment start-ups
There is only so far you can go when it comes to getting creative with online payment systems. It is a simple process which merely contains the sending a receiving of cash. However, two new start-ups have recently emerged which is already causing quite a stir in the market. The new businesses have been turning […]
4 innovative fitness startups to look out for in 2013
Despite the woes faced by the economy, the fitness industry continues to flourish. IBISWorld’s Gym, Health and Fitness Clubs published a market research report last year revealing that the demand for fitness clubs and gyms will continue to rise in the next 5 years as the aging population becomes more health conscious. And fitness startups […]
5 ways to sharpen your productivity
Image courtesy of Sean MacEntee / Flickr.com “Productivity” is a word frequently tossed about at board meetings, during employee reviews, in motivational seminars, and between managers. While it’s no surprise that companies want to improve the efficiency and production from their employees, “productivity” is more than a catchword meant to improve the businesses bottom line. […]
New startups give a boost to the video conferencing industry
The conferencing industry is dominated by tech-giants that have become an integral part of the entrepreneurial ecosphere. This is because they provide solutions that not only refine the efficiency of international communications, but also improve peer to peer conversations at all levels. Photo Credit. However, these solutions can be expensive to integrate, especially for those […]
Effective design for your start-up’s promotional materials
Getting a start-up off the ground can be exceptionally difficult. Competition is everywhere, and sometimes the only way to get ahead is via promotion. It doesn’t matter how high in quality your products or services are; they’re not going to help you to break through unless you learn how to market them properly. The thing […]
3 tools to help build a mobile app for your business
Businesses in today’s world need to do whatever they can in order to stay ahead of the competition. Embracing technology is essential at this point, and mobile technology is becoming more and more important in the business world. One of the best ways to stay ahead of those who are providing similar products and services […]
The best swag to giveaway for your startup
You’re heavily promoting a new line of products and services on social media. That’s good, but you also need to come up with something that offers more control and effectiveness in increasing brand royalty. This is where promotional giveaways can be a blessing in disguise. Photo Credit: MissMalaprop The giveaway tactic works most of the […]
What startups need to know about taxes
Although you may have the grasp on what you want your business to be and how to execute most of the finances, you are likely going to need some help with the tax aspect. There’s a lot to know about taxes when you start a company, so here are some tips to help get you […]
Waygo, a Linguistically-Talented Startup
Every now and again an idea comes along, usually brought into existence by a startup, that really makes you sit back and go “wow.” Waygo has definitely created one of those ideas. Essentially, they’ve built an app where you can point a smartphone camera at Chinese characters, and have it appear on your phone in […]