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Why It's Critical To Sales To Periodically Re-Evaluate And Update Your Website
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 05:13
Having a website that's up to date is vital for continuous sales. Let's look at five crucial aspects of your website that should be addressed periodically to keep your website in good operating order.
Running The Franchise Marathon: Tips For Successful Runners and Franchisors
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 23:25
The role of a franchisor can be a challenging one - why running a franchise brand and running a marathon could be said to be similar in more than one way!
Pixeom raises $15 million to bring containerized apps to the edge
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 22:15
Santa Clara startup Pixeom, which develops a platform for managing and deploying containerized apps to the edge, has raised a fresh $15 million in funding.
How Fashion Entrepreneur Angela Scott Celebrates The Power Of Women Through Shoes
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 21:00
Angela Scott, founder of The Office of Angela Scott, makes shoes for women who mean business.
AT&T: Our 5G network is ready for 2880--1600 VR and 5ms latency games
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 20:34
If you're ready for next-generation VR and games, AT&T and its partners will soon be ready to stream them to you over a 5G mobile network.
Call of Duty: Blackout rocks players with Alcatraz battle royale map
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 20:18
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode is getting a new map. Alcatraz is launching first on PlayStation 4, but it will come to other platforms soon.
Amazon Marketplace - A Chaotic Bazaar! Unvetted Sellers to Fake Reviews - Where is The Oversight?
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 20:15
Amazon Marketplace - Wild-Wild-West; A chaotic e-commerce platform. Amazon needs to step up and vet its sellers and clean up posting of fake product reviews.
4 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Business
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 19:04
When starting a business, there are hundreds of potential potholes to navigate. I've highlighted my top four - not my favourites but the ones I have seen happen most often. Each is easy to avoid.
Four Types Of Creativity Missions For Startup Teams And Why Only One Of Them Will Succeed
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 18:39
The creativity potential of a startup team is based on their ability to solve problems while feeling they are on a mission. As a matter of fact the higher the team creativity and the shorter the timeframe, the higher the...
AI improves sleep apnea classification by generating synthesized data
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 18:02
Researchers describe in a paper a data augmentation technique that improves the accuracy of automatic snore sound classification systems for sleep apnea.
How CEOs Can Create Value With Supply Chain Optimization
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 18:01
By extending supply chain optimization to all parties involved, we not only get greater visibility but greater stability in a supply chain, creating value for everyone.
Automattic launches Happy Tools, distributed workforce products that cost $5 per user
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 18:00
Automattic, best known for WordPress.com, has launched a productivity suite called Happy Tools aimed at the distributed workforce.
Apple slashes iPhone, iPad, and Mac prices in China after small tax cut
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 17:47
Following earlier price cuts to iPhone models in China, Apple has dropped prices on multiple products to more than make up for just-reduced Chinese taxes.
Helios's WIZT uses AR to locate household items and business inventory
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 16:39
Using augmented reality tags to locate real objects may seem obvious, but it could be useful to track business or home items -- at the right price.
Britain's Scale-Up Businesses Surge
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 16:37
Britain's fastest-growing companies are increasing in number, but is this trend sustainable?
Alexa researchers develop 2-mic speech recognition system that beats a 7-mic array
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 16:17
Researchers at Amazon's Alexa division have developed a technique that improves the speech recognition performance of systems on hardware with fewer mics.
Productiv.ai raises $8 million to help companies track SaaS app engagement
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 16:00
Productiv, a SaaS-tracking startup founded by former Google Analytics lead Jody Shapiro, today emerged from stealth with $8 million in funding.
Five Ways To Create A Culture Of Trust And Productivity In Distributed Teams
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 15:00
If done right, the shift to remote working can mean teams are more diverse, productive and satisfied -- a payoff that's well worth the investment.
Gender Pay Inequity- Establishing Fair and Equal Pay For Women In Your Company
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 14:53
Women constitute almost half of the workforce yet they earn only eighty cents to every dollar their male counterpart earns. This article provides strategies for narrowing the pay equity gap.
South Korea: 5G data will cost $50 to $110 monthly, no unlimited plan
Venture Beat - 1 Apr 2019 14:52
Ahead of the upcoming Galaxy S10 5G launch, South Korea has outlined 5G service plans that are affordable but offer limited data.
'Pass The Joint' May Turn To 'Pass The Eye-Dropper' As Cannabis Sublinguals Gain Traction
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 14:20
Cannabis drops, tablets and strips that dissolve under the tongue are gaining popularity
6 Common Fears of First-Time Entrepreneurs (and How to Conquer Them)
Forbes - 1 Apr 2019 14:15
Beginning something new can bring with it a lot of worries, as you're not quite sure what to expect. Here are some fears others have faced -- and overcome.