100 Years of American Philanthropy: How Would You Give Away $500,000,000?

August 22, 2019


Throughout history, those individuals that have an abundance of goods, wealth, and property have been looked up to as leaders of the nation they lived in. Once nations began interacting with each other, the importance of global issues took center front in the causes of philanthropists. The past 100 years have shown how humankind battles through social welfare problems, world wars, and mass epidemics. Here are some of the many ways that pioneer philanthropists used their massive wealth to better the world.

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3 Important Steps to Take to Protect Intellectual Property

August 21, 2019


When you come up with an amazing product idea and you plan to launch a business, it’s so important you protect your innovation. If the idea is really as good as you think it is, other companies will want to copy it and produce their own versions and in a lot of cases, they might be able to price you out of the market if they are a large company, so you have to be very careful. People tend to think that protecting your intellectual property is as simple as putting a patent on something, but that doesn’t guarantee that nobody can steal your idea. If you are worried about your product ideas being recreated, you need to take these steps to protect your intellectual property.

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How to Target Your Customers Through Geofencing

August 20, 2019


If you own a business, you might have come across the word geofencing or geotargeting. It is a location-based service where you can target your audience according to the location. An app or browser is used for location data. A device can easily enter or exit the location parameter known as location target or geofence. Based on this boundary, the information about the location will trigger the programmed action. It can be anything from push notifications, display advertising, SMS message, an alert or more.

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Important Tips to Set Up Your New Business Phone

August 20, 2019


Mobile phones are being updated with new features at every refresh cycle. As a result when you get your new phone, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the many unfamiliar features available. To help ensure that you can make your phone suit your preferences from the start, go over the following checklist of things you should do first upon getting your new phone.

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6 Ways to Protect Your Business Finances

August 19, 2019


Anyone managing small business knows the importance of managing the finances with close attention. Failure to do so can put you in hot water very quickly. Small businesses do not have financial cushion like their large counterparts. They are working on a shoestring budget and any hiccups in the cash flow will show up in the financial health of the business very quickly. So how do you watch and protect the financial health of your business? Here are 6 tips you can use.

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8 Factors to Consider When Choosing Employee Scheduling Software

August 19, 2019


Employee scheduling is an important task for businesses because it ensures proper utilization of teams. Though you can do it manually, a software tool makes a wiser choice. It automates employee scheduling and ensures accuracy, efficiency, and productivity for your business. It eliminates the need for spending hours preparing spreadsheets to manage data. Furthermore, aligning with changes in shifts becomes easier once you adopt an automated system.

But everything boils down to having the right employee scheduling software for your business. There are several such apps in the market but you need to choose wisely. To start with, you need to find one that is easy to use and has the right set of features. So, if you are planning to invest in employee scheduling software for your business, here are the factors that you should consider.

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Gearing Your Tech Startup for Success

August 19, 2019


Launching your own company can be a challenge. While tech startups are popular nowadays, any attempt to begin a business has a fair share of risks. Luckily, there are some easy ways to find your way to the success you desire. Look over these tips for tech startups and discover the best path for your needs.

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4 Ways to Elevate Your Construction Business

August 16, 2019


Construction is a very competitive business that involves time-sensitive projects. To land more jobs regularly in this industry, you’ll have to take your company to the next level. This guide has four strategies that can help you elevate your construction business.

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4 Health and Safety Actions You Must Take When Starting a Small Business

August 15, 2019


There’s a lot to think about when starting a small business, it’s incredibly exciting when ideas start to come to fruition. Office infrastructures need to be put in place and employees will need to be hired to carry out daily tasks and keep the business moving forward.

One area that should never be overlooked when starting a new business is the health and safety areas you are providing for your staff to create a safe and secure environment for them to work in. Don’t forget these four points along the way.

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How to Use Invoice Factoring as a Business Loan Alternative

August 15, 2019


Many business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-government (B2G) companies have to wait weeks or months for their customers to pay. This sometimes causes cash flow issues, as earnings get stuck in the form of unpaid invoices instead of being available for use.

Through invoice factoring, you can free up your capital without being in debt or selling equity. How? You get a cash advance in exchange for your outstanding invoices. Instead of waiting for weeks or months for your customers to pay, you can leverage those invoices to get access to funds within a few days. With better cash flow, you can run your business more smoothly.

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