If you are a startup looking for some help getting off the ground, you have a number of options. One such way to get help is through a startup incubator. Defining the incubator An incubator helps startups grow. Organizations like universities, non-profits, civic groups or other government entities are the most common sources of incubators. Startups have a chance to hone their products and skills while proving themselves when they are attached to an incubator. Additionally, mentoring is a hot ite...
“Those who don’t change will become extinct”. In 2015, IDC predicted that 30% of the top companies in any industry would be overtaken by a new competitor by 2017. Reality shows this was a conservative view. With rapid time to market for new offerings, global competition and rising customer expectations, successful ‘digitalization’ is critical for survival of all business. Simply put, digitalization is a process through which a company commits to leveraging technology to enhance or expand product...
Mario Andretti said, “Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” This is an incredible statement for the entrepreneur and young startup owner. Without goals and dedication to them, it’s hard for your startup to grow. Let’s take a look at how to encourage your startup team to kick goals so that you have a dynamite team working for you. Be delibera...
In 2014, a group calling themselves hackappcom posted a proof of concept script on the popular code repository called Github that would allow for a user to attempt to breach iCloud and access a user account. This script would query iCloud services via the “Find My iPhone” API to guess username and password combinations. The problem here was that apparently Apple was not limiting the number of queries one could make, allowing attackers numerous chances to guess password combinations without the f...
According to one study , companies tend to meet their death around 20 months after their last round of financing. They tend to die after having raised around $1.3 million. The study goes on to report the following: 55% of startups that fail raised $1 million or less. Almost 70% of failed startups raised less than $5 million. Companies in the early stages are the most vulnerable. When things go wrong with a startup, there are often many casualties. There are no survivors post mortem of a startup ...
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, 4 examples of how AR & VR will improve customer serviceTechnology is changing all the time and as customers become more accustomed to instant communications and on-demand services, so their needs and expectations are increasing. While customers benefit from the speed with which they can obtain information, goods, and services, there's also the risk that increasing automation is making customer service less personal. Scottie Gardonio explores here how further technological advances in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) could reverse this...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream. -
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, 3 things leaders with impressive communication skills always doWith the increasing tendency towards a leadership style that's more relationship- than task-orientated, leaders need to inspire their teams with their vision and encourage innovation while supporting and developing team members to fulfill their potential. Successful leadership requires a high level of self-awareness, which is the foundation of emotional intelligence and the key to communicating effectively with others. In this article, John Hall shares how effective leaders use their impressive ...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, Six steps to defining your target marketOne of the most difficult aspects of starting and running a business is finding new customers, and the first step to building your customer base is to define your target market. By understanding who your customers are, and how your business can solve their problems, you can grow the business by identifying ways to attract new customers and target your most profitable customers to increase sales. To help you get started, Grant Leboff, principal of the Sticky Marketing Club, shares some top t...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, What popular start-up advice is plain wrong? Successful founders demystify entrepreneurshipStarting your own company can be daunting and before you take the leap into entrepreneurship you need to be armed with accurate information, advice and guidance. There's a wealth of resources available for UK entrepreneurs to access reliable business advice, and yet there's still a lot of inaccurate information and poor start-up advice that could be stopping budding entrepreneurs in their tracks. To help you separate fact from fiction and make well-informed decisions, founders and CEOs behind hu...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, What’s the best way to get customer referrals for your business?A strong customer retention and referral program is crucial for the growth of your business. A happy customer isn't only more likely to continue buying from you; he or she is also more likely to recommend your company to others, especially when there are incentives involved. Customer acquisition is a challenge for any business and the increasing use of digital channels makes it easier for your existing customers to act as brand ambassadors. To help you harness the power of referral marketing, Ri...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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