Students are exhausted. They live in a world that tells them their worth correlates with their grades. If they don’t perform well on standardized tests, they have a lower likelihood of continuing their education. It’s not how education should work. As Albert Einstein himself said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish […]
Logistics may seem old-fashioned in a tech landscape full of digital services and sharing-economy platforms. For example, there is no unified fleet of Uber drivers. Instead, logistics are handled by individual users of the app with their personal resources. With the rise of the platform economy, it may seem logistics no longer fits. Logistics Still […]
Last year, Bitcoin futures began trading. They entered the market on December 18. Investors clamored for a piece of the cryptocurrency pie soon. This demand pushed Bitcoin past the “psychological barrier” of $10,000. The excitement behind Bitcoin trading resulted in websites crashing the same day. However, what goes up must come down. Bitcoin suffered a […]
As an aspiring entrepreneur, it’s natural to overestimate the ease of entry for an online business. After all, since you won’t have to pay for a physical retail space, or in many cases, an office, your overhead will be drastically lower than your competitors. You know you’ll need to budget for the cost of production. […]
There are two main variables that will determine the profitability of your business: the revenue you have going in and the expenses you have going out. If you can retain control of these two variables, your business can continue operating successfully. Unfortunately, there are many other variables to consider. If you don’t manage them properly, […]
Entrepreneurship is a demanding gig. About 19 percent of business owners work more than 60 hours per week. Also, 82 percent work more than the standard 40 hours a week. On top of other responsibilities, including eating, sleeping, and spending time with the family, there’s not much time to manage your personal finances. However, every […]
The ways blockchain is transforming business and technology is alarming. It seems like only a year ago only the most committed early adopters of cryptocurrencies and blockchain had heard of the tech. There were less who had accepted it. However, the technology is maturing. It’s gone from simple store of value to quickly building value. In […]
You might think creating a budget for your website should be primarily based on how much you think you can afford. However, this will be based on your perception of value. In other words, what you think your website will be worth as a finished product will always put a cap on how much you’re […]
Blockchain technology was one of this past years biggest stories. For example, Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, closed out 2017 at nearly $15,000. As Bitcoin’s popularity has grown, more blockchain innovations and cryptocurrencies have emerged from the shadows. Now, it’s nearly considered mainstream. Since then, investors and fund managers have flocked to blockchain for fintech. However, blockchain […]
Sustainability efforts and conservation are two concepts you have probably heard a lot in recent years. These concepts relate to everything in business. This includes natural resource depletion to climate change, cost containment, and waste reduction. There are some companies consider these movements a new burden for businesses. However, companies that have enacted sustainability initiatives […]