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The Blueprint: An Artist's Step-By-Step Guide To Making Money And Impact in Music
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 18:14
There are certain steps to take, and in a particular order, that can maximize the success of indie artists in the music business of 2017.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Really Care About Public Schools
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 00:45
For the most part, I have done a good job of "swimming in my lane" and keeping my posts relevant to the overarching theme of business and entrepreneurship, which is my assigned area of expertise. But it's impossible to i...
Tesla unveils world's largest battery storage plant in California
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 14:36
Tesla on Monday cut the ribbon on a massive battery storage facility in the California desert — the biggest of its kind on earth. It joins similarly huge facilities built by AES and Altagas, which are both set to launc...
Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Reddit's Alexis Ohanian join critics of Trump travel ban
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 07:19
Amazon chief executive officer Jeff Bezos sent a memo to employees Monday stating the company’s opposition to the travel ban initiated by Donald Trump on Friday and offering the company’s “full support” to those ...
Go East Young Man - UK/India Startup Offers Solution For UK Businesses In Search of Manufacturers
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 16:56
Asia's factories provide Britain's SMEs with a means to manufacture cost effectively but finding a supplier can be fraught with difficulty from thousands of miles distance. SupplyCompass, a UK/India startup is seeking to...
EA: 'FIFA 17 was the best-selling console title in the world in 2016'
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:40
Call of Duty might still dominate in the United States, but soccer is still the world’s game. FIFA 17 was the best-selling game for consoles last year, according to Electronic Arts. The publisher published the results ...
AMD slightly beats earnings targets as revenue hits $1.1 billion in Q4
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:36
Advanced Micro Devices reported fourth quarter earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations. AMD is the No. 2 maker of PC processors and graphics chips behind Intel, and its results are a bellwether for the PC industr...
Apple iPhone sales rise 5% to 78.3 million, but iPad and Mac sales are still down
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:36
Hey, look: a new iPhone sales record. Apple sold roughly 78.3 million iPhones, 13.1 million iPads, and 5.4 million Macs in the first quarter of 2017, which includes holiday sales — that’s up from the 74.5 million iPh...
Apple returns to revenue growth in Q1 2017 with $17.8 billion profit
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:32
Apple today disclosed that it produced a $17.8 billion profit, or $3.36 in earnings per diluted share, on $78.35 billion in sales in the first quarter of its 2017 fiscal year, which ended on December 31. Analysts were ex...
Battlefield 1 helps EA beat quarterly earnings targets
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:27
Electronic Arts reported earnings today that beat analysts’ expectations for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31. The holidays are the game industry’s busiest season, and EA had big titles like Battlefield 1 a...
AI is going mobile
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:25
GUEST: The advent of certain technologies — notably inexpensive high-speed internet, secure cloud storage, mobility solutions, and low-cost devices — has allowed the fantastic possibilities of the past to become real...
Trump's FCC chair promises to slash regulations
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 23:12
(Reuters) – The new Republican chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, vowed to pare back outdated commission regulations, but declined to say if he will move quickly to overturn the Obama adm...
How And Why Brands Need To Differentiate Between Real Vs. Fake News
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 23:03
Fake news stories can wreak havoc on a brand, especially if that brand advertises on a site which promotes fake news. Brands need to be ever diligent to ensure the sites they advertise on are legitimate at all times.
He Said "No" To Law-Firm Life And Built A Six-Figure Solo Practice Helping Others
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:47
This attorney ventured out on his own in a solo practice focused on immigration and criminal law, living his dream of independence.
How We Put Culture First to Find The Ideal Business Partner
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:44
When Netsurit made the strategic decision to look for an opportunity to expand into the North American market, networking with our colleagues at Entrepreneurs' Organization was the logical first step in finding a like-mi...
The Art Of Speaking On Video: How To Increase Your Impact By Mastering This One Skill
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:39
Learn how to leverage video for your business to expand your reach and market your products and services.
Mobile advertising: Stop fraud and step up clicks (VB Live)
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 22:37
VB LIVE: Make this the year you stop letting fraudulent bots burn through your budget and start maximizing the power of mobile advertising with must-click messaging. Join our VB Live event to learn how to stay in front o...
Why Weather Forecasters Might Outperform Economists: No Politics in their Predictions
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:36
Some economists' claims that President Trump is inheriting a strong economy deviate from reality.
Trump's Regulation Order: What It Means For Small Businesses
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:30
The Trump administration's executive order requiring that agencies rescind two old rules for every new one is easier stated than done.
ACLU, Flush With $24M In Wake Of Trump Immigration Orders, Partners With Tech Incubator Y Combinator
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:12
The nearly 100-year old nonprofit organization will soon play the role of Silicon Valley startup. The ACLU's executive director, Anthony Romero, even plans to attend the upcoming Demo Day event.
Sensor Tower: Pokémon Go passes $1 billion in revenue on mobile devices
Venture Beat - 31 Jan 2017 22:06
Pokémon Go has grossed over $1 billion in revenue since it was launched on July 6 last year, according to measurement firm Sensor Tower. In less than seven months, Niantic’s mobile game on iOS and Android has become t...
How To Get Free Press For Your Freelance Business
Forbes - 31 Jan 2017 22:04
Building buzz about your business is an important strategy for success as a freelancer. Marketing isn't cheap, so if you can get even a little free press for your business, it goes a long way. Here's how to do it.