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How to have a 35% increase in customer service efficiency
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 04:10
GUEST: One of the most compelling use cases for enterprise bots is customer support. Traditionally, as companies grow in revenue, customer service costs grow in tandem. Companies constantly seek ways to minimize these se...
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Small Business' Patent Challenge To Lexmark
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 16:45
The Supreme Court could overturn a decision that threatens thousands of businesses that sell used goods, or that make or sell products with many patented parts.
Why chatbots are failing marketers by not getting personal
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 06:01
GUEST: When Facebook announced that its Messenger App would feature chatbots at its F8 Developer Conference in April, it signaled an important shift in the way businesses can interact with customers. Chatbots are not new...
Man Guilty Of Tax Evasion Over Fake Church Could Face 25 Years
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 16:06
A Minnesota Chiropractor was convicted of tax evasion and could face 25 years in prison over a fake church and so-called warehouse banking.
How One Law Firm CEO Empowers Millennial Lawyers To Use Their Strengths
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 16:04
The legal industry is one of the oldest industries in existence today. So how can this profession better engage millennials and leverage their strengths? One law firm CEO has an answer: use their strengths.
Looking for parking? These apps may help you find a spot
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 01:14
GUEST: I usually take an “If-Then” approach when it comes to parking. If I'm in the American suburbs, then I expect parking to be plentiful, easy, and usually almost free. If I'm in a densely populated city, then I d...
Are You Becoming A Can-Do Leader?
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 23:28
One of the frustrations many leaders face is the challenge of letting go. When asked to lead a group of up-and-comers, a seasoned engineer may miss the daily rush of innovation. Sometimes the switch from one role to anot...
THQ Nordic acquires more franchises to prepare for the Nintendo Switch
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 23:20
Thanks to a small publisher in Europe, we’re learning a little bit more about who’s making games for the Nintendo Switch The Vienna-based developer and publisher today announced that it has purchased franchises from ...
Digital advertising needs to put the user first
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 23:10
SPONSORED: Presented by Undertone Over the past two decades, a series of digital innovations have made it possible for advertisers to reach global audiences with unprecedented speed and precision. But for all that these ...
Inside Square Enix's Tokyo HQ: the house that Final Fantasy built
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 21:30
FEATURE: Square Enix’s mission is to spread happiness across the globe with unforgettable experiences. The Japanese company has done that with the Final Fantasy series, which has sold more than 115 million copies world...
8 Online Marketing Tips For The Holidays
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 21:27
Try implementing these marketing tips for extra visibility during the holidays.
MoneyLion raises $22.5 million to change how you spend your money with AI
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 21:22
Personal finance management platform MoneyLion announced today that it scored a $22.5 million investment. Led by Edison Partners, the series A funding round, along with a $650 million in debt facilities from Macquarie Gr...
Google starts rolling out Android 7.1.1 for supported devices
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 21:17
Google today began sending out the next update to Android 7.0 Nougat: version 7.1.1. Developers have had access to a preview of this release for the past few weeks, and now anyone can download it without being part of th...
Oprah's Favorite Newsletter TheSkimm Gets Into E-Commerce With Wine, Books, Gifts
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 20:55
The content startup's first holiday-themed gift box costs between $49 and $99, and includes "a top Skimm Read, a great bottle of vino, a product we can't stop using, a Skimm cookie cutter, and a subscription to our app S...
A Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease, And Why It Pays To Be An Angry Customer
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 20:39
The old saying that the squeaky wheel gets the grease has never been more true than when it comes to customer service.
Apple releases iOS 10.2 public beta 6
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 20:26
Apple today started rolling out the sixth public beta and developer beta of iOS 10.2, the next update to Apple’s iOS 10 mobile operating system. It’s arriving just three days after the fifth public beta. This update ...
Former White House games adviser joins board of Games for Change
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 20:01
Games for Change, a nonprofit group advocating video games for social impact, has announced three new board members, including Mark DeLoura, a former senior adviser at the White House. Other new appointees include Alan L...
Why Melbourne Is A Top Choice For Major Tech Companies' Asia-Pacific Headquarters
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 19:56
To investigate why various tech companies chose Melbourne as their APAC hub, what has changed and what else can be done, I spoke with some of the leaders from Zendesk, Slack, Square and Hired.
Trump Tax Plan May Boost Attractiveness Of Rollover Business Start-Up Solution
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 19:41
The subject of business taxes was a popular theme during President-elect Trump's election campaign and will surely become a hot topic during his first year as president. President-elect Trump has stated that he favors a ...
The Barre Code: How Two Women Left Their Corporate Jobs To Create A Fitness Startup
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 19:36
VideoI love to hear stories about people leaving unfulfilling jobs to follow their true passion. It takes more than an idea and a plan to leave the financial comforts of a regular paycheck to pursue one's dreams as an en...
Vainglory crowns its first world champion
Venture Beat - 5 Dec 2016 19:35
Developer Super Evil Megacorp announced today that the South Korean team Phoenix Armada has won the first world championship for Vainglory, its mobile MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) strategy game. The tournament ...
How To Assess Your Next Career Move: An Interview With Greylock's Dan Portillo
Forbes - 5 Dec 2016 19:15
Greylock's Dan Portillo provides invaluable advice to help you navigate your career.