Wearables are capable of doing more than displaying smartphone notifications and tracking how many steps you took today. A growing number of wearables are adding features like contactless payments as well. There are a lot of big companies betting on the future of wearable payment technology. In a study from Juniper Research they found that the […]
Technology is changing all aspects of modern society, especially the way we conduct business. Enterprise chatbots and cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are among the hottest conversation topics because both provide innovative solutions that have the potential to transform entire companies. Chatbots and Bitcoin are bound to affect companies of all sizes, especially big organizations that […]
There’s no shortage of exciting and convenient payments technologies these days, but none are as buzzworthy as P2P payments. In fact, it has been estimated that mobile P2P transactions volume could reach $86 billion in the U.S. by 2018. So what are the Advantages and Risks of P2P Payments? An Overview of P2P Payments I […]
Whether if it’s Facebook Messenger, Twitter’s Direct Messaging chatbot, Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Allo, or WhatsApp, there’s no shortage of services that offer integrated bots that can handle everything from customer service, booking airline tickets or hotel rooms, and shopping online. Interacting with machines may seem awkward at first, but this conversational eCommerce is […]
Fundraising is vital for business owners. Without funding, it’s difficult to get your business off-and-running, along with helping it grow. On the flip side, sometimes funding can get in the way and actually hurt your business. For example, without funding your forced to stay lean and you don’t have to be concerned about investors or […]
We like to tell jokes about lawyers, but the reality is that they are specialists who can help us when we’re in a pinch. Before you dismiss the idea of getting a lawyer for your business, think about the situation. You might be surprised at how useful a lawyer can be to the successful entrepreneur. […]
To fuel your small business dreams and grow it into the empire you dream of, you need capital – sometimes just a little but others, well, others need a lot more. For most of us though, that capital requires finding other sources, especially since that money tree you have been watering in the backyard has […]
Being a freelancer means working your way at any time of the day or night anywhere. The world can be your oyster (and your office) thanks to these top 25 apps for freelancers: TeuxDeux makes it easier to break up with Post-It notes and clears your workspaces of paper by putting all of your lists […]
While the actual task of invoicing clients is not likely something you look forward to, certainly the flip side of invoicing – all of those receivable dollars – is a cause for celebration. There are few things more satisfying to the bootstrapping entrepreneur than checking your bank account and seeing that balance go up. But […]
Freelancing comes with a variety of benefits, including setting your own hours and choosing which clients you want to work with on a long-term basis. But it also comes without the predictable monthly income and benefits of a salaried worker. As the sole worker in your small business, it’s important that you find a way […]