Sophisticated angel investors don’t finance early stage companies because they love technology, want to help entrepreneurs, to benefit society or any of the other things that the term “angel” might imply. They do it to make money. For their startup investments to be worthwhile, the returns angels generate have to exceed
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62 Percent of Consumers Think Local Businesses Need Better Online Presence
Local businesses need better online presence and must improve local marketing campaigns in order to succeed in their communities, a new survey says. Sixty-two percent of consumers say that small businesses aren’t doing enough to maintain their digital profiles — with prices and availability having been cited as the two most common reasons
Account-Based Marketing For Dummies Helps Speed Up Sales Pipeline Velocity
Account-based marketing (ABM) is a term that has gained a great deal of traction over the past 12 months, but many still aren’t familiar with what it is. Wiley Publishing has just released “Account-Based Marketing for Dummies” to help people understand how ABM can help drive more B2B sales. Sangram Vajre,
Bioo Lite Recharging Station Uses Ordinary Houseplant for Power
A pot with a plant that can actually charge your smartphone is taking green energy to a whole new level. The pot, developed by the Barcelona-based Arkyne Technologies and called Bioo Lite, apparently harnesses energy from photosynthesis and transforms it into electricity, which is used to recharge a smart device through a
Stock Price Soars Following Strong Yelp First Quarter 2016 Earnings
Shares are skyrocketing by 8.26 percent to $23.19 in after-hours trading, following the company’s strong Yelp first quarter 2016 earnings. The iconic local business review company today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016, setting off the trading frenzy. The big news has to do with net revenue,
Small Business Friendly Metro Areas
Spending at small businesses is much higher in some metropolitan areas than others, according to data from the newly formed J.P. Morgan Chase Institute, a think tank created to provide insight on the economy using the bank’s proprietary information. The relative balance between central cities and suburbs may be the
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10 Community Tips for Modern Businesses
Running a business today looks much different than running a business even just a few years ago. You have new trends, new technology, and even new types of employees. To make sure you’re making the most of these things, check out the tips below from this community of modern business
How to Use a Stay Interview to Keep Good Employees
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With the constant increase in ecommerce trends, more small businesses are experimenting with online selling. But cart abandonment continues to be a big issue. If you want to know how sales on your ecommerce site can be improved (and who does’t), consider this. The experts at InFlow created video site