From 2015 to 2017, the number of connected homes in the U.S. grew from 17 million to 29 million, according to data from McKinsey. That growth is expected to keep rising, with experts predicting that the smart home market could surpass $158 billion by 2022. However, it isn’t just homeowners who are benefiting from home […]
The saying goes, “we are only human.” You usually hear that when someone makes a mistake. This human error is often attributed to common human behavior where certain factors like mental distraction, physical exhaustion, or lack of skill or knowledge lead to a mistake. We never hear that technology makes a mistake, though. Although some […]
The majority of businesses focus on two objectives to scale revenue: customer acquisition and the introduction of additional products and services. While there’s nothing wrong with that strategy, many companies are still leaving money on the table. Financing can be difficult. Creating a new revenue stream without more customer is possible. What if you could […]
The freelancer career and the incredible growth opportunities attached to it only became a reality thanks to technology. Prior to that, traditional jobs tethered writers, developers, graphic designers to physical company offices. Thanks to the Internet and digital working environment, a freelancer is free to work anywhere at anytime. The tools of a trade already […]
For the last several years, cryptocurrency has been a topic of major focus. This interest includes niche crypto-centric communities and in the general population. The change is partially due to the massive growth of Bitcoin toward the end of 2017. Within the course of that year, prices jumped from $900 to nearly $20,000. To some, […]
Previously, working remotely was associated with outsourcing lower value tasks. However, the massive shift brought about by technology over the last decade now drives the popularity of “remote work.” In the past, remote employees tended to be low-level data-entry positions or developers. Now more advanced positions, including high-level executives, are taking advantage of working remotely. Now, […]
As the cofounder of a startup, to protect your best interests should be a priority. No matter how friendly you are with the other members of the founding team, you have to look out for your own best interests. Otherwise, you could end up on the outside looking in. 5 Tips for Protecting Your Best Interests […]
The blockchain has already helped to revolutionize the world of currency. By using a shared, publicly distributed ledger, an entire network of users can keep track of their own material ownership and transactions. But soon, the blockchain will be able to track ownership for all kinds of things, including material goods like cars and intangible […]
Influencers are an essential piece of modern marketing strategy. There are many tricks to keep in mind when it comes to influencer marketing for eCommerce brands. 1. Tracking Influencer Performance Marketing is ineffective without having the ability to see hard metrics from your initiatives. Tracking influencers are especially challenging. This is because they promote across […]
CEOs are increasingly looking to hire remote workers as a way to grow their companies. Some have gone so far as to do away with their physical office spaces entirely. Automattic, GitLab, Turing and a growing number of billion-dollar startups have taken a non-traditional approach to work, opting for a purely remote, distributed workforce. Moving […]