Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have long been the face of the blockchain, a technology that use a decentralized, distributed public ledger to record transactions. Currencies have been the first major application of the technology, since ownership and exchanges are central to their functionality, but now, blockchain developers are looking to use the technology for security […]
Lean Startup is a popular methodology of business growth and development that entrepreneur Eric Ries and other innovators have written about rather extensively over the years. It’s a method that aims to shorten the product development cycle and quickly determine if a business model is viable or not. But, perhaps most importantly, it introduces a […]
An interest in investing in companies focused on making a social impact has been steadily growing, with companies like Bain Capital, UBS, and TPG Growth getting involved in impact investing. Bain Capital launched a $390 million double-impact fund, while TPG has its $2 billion “The Rise Fund.” The Impact Engine began as an accelerator fund […]
Sales affect the entire business, and your sales staff requires an in-depth plan to succeed. A good sales plan is specific and lays out tasks, realistic goals, and a base strategy for individuals to develop. Creating ideas and plans for marketing is time-consuming and difficult – which is why most businesses opt to do that […]
Entrepreneurs need to wear many hats and be familiar with a wide range of skills. Depending on what stage of development your business is in and which team members you have supporting you, you may need to play the role of team leader, sales executive, accountant, and product development lead—all in the same day. While […]
If you’ve been watching the fluctuations of cryptocurrency prices without directly investing, you’ve been part of a wild ride. You’ve heard experts tell you crypto is a sure bet for the future and you’ve seen people become overnight millionaires, but you’ve also heard experts warning you that crypto is a garbage investment and you’ve seen […]
Stock market indices may have stabilized, but you wouldn’t guess it by speaking to small business owners around the country. For the first time in eight quarters, a Florida Chamber of Commerce survey of small business owners found that economic uncertainty beat out workforce quality as their primary concern. But it’s not just in Florida […]
Take a look 2019’s most anticipated American IPOs, and you’ll notice something: They’re almost all cloud-based software companies. IPO-worthy companies like Uber, Airbnb, Lyft, Pinterest, Slack, Robinhood, and more are planning to go public before year’s end. With the exception of jeans maker, Levi Strauss, the list of upcoming IPO’s is a who’s who of top […]
The best way to ensure that you don’t get a bigger bill than necessary come income tax time is to double check you are getting every deduction possible. There are multiple small business tax deductions available to sole-proprietorships and other small business organizations, such as LLCs. Different Tax Deductions You Can Apply to Your Business […]
Your accounting and financial tracking are vital to the overall health of your business. Yet, it’s intimidating to calculate the sheer number of variables that play a role in determining your finances. Everything from the bankers you work with to the employees you hire affects profitability. And, the tiniest accounting error can significantly impact your […]