Last week I spoke with Raju Vegesna, Chief Evangelist for Zoho about the new and revamped Zoho. Zoho has upgraded it's entire suite of applications and is introducing Zoho One. I'll tell you about Zoho One - but that is NOT the secret sauce to Zoho's mojo. According to the press release, Zoho One is an all-in- one...
For large multinational companies and enterprises, issues in creating high-quality content and interactive media are rare. But for the small business entrepreneur, it’s a different story. I spoke recently with Josh Koppel, the founder of Scrollmotion, about this very disconnect between small and large business capabilities and how his company’s iPad app is trying to...
Why are you in the community you are in? Is it because your target demographic consumers are in surrounding neighborhoods, cheap rent, because you like the culture, or grew up in the town? Whatever your reason for choosing the location of your startup, you’re a part of a community of people connected by location, and...
The good ol' American Dream may have been passed down many generations, but the spirit from which it was born is timeless. We were once explorers, settlers, and adventurers, and now entrepreneurs. People who strike gold today often do so by launching a unique business idea like an app, a social network or a...
I recently had a conversation with Stu Sternbach, President of Pangea Reps. His firm represents high-level video production companies, the folks who are creating some of your favorite TV commercials & branded content for tv, web, and corporations. Stu’s one of the most knowledgeable and personable people I know in the video industry. With...
Entrepreneurship today has become more volatile, ramping up competition more than ever before. Industries are changing rapidly, technology is advancing, and social and political change is affecting much of the way we do business. Long story short – tectonic plates are shifting. So, what does an entrepreneur or management team need to focus on...
Whether it's a website, an app, or a simple business card, a first-rate design is crucial for attracting and keeping customers. Some small business owners might feel as though they have too much on their plate to worry about the appearance of their website. They might reason that aesthetics isn’t their strong suit, or that hiring an...
New Data Shines a Spotlight on the Challenges and Rewards Facing Self-employed Professionals and Small Business Owners in America FreshBooks, the #1 accounting software solution in the cloud for self-employed professionals and their teams, today unveiled a new survey that shines a light on the challenges, trade-offs, and mindset of small business owners. The survey,...
Video is all the rage right now. The question is: are you riding this wave to accelerate your business growth? Video allows you to create a connection with your audience fast. Moreover, it’s the best form of visual content, allowing you to pass on complex information quickly. Think about it: by 2020 video is expected to...
Hosting a live event is one of the best ways to connect with your community at a heart level and also position yourself as a leader in your field. Once you've built enough traction that your audience is craving in-person experiences with you, inviting them to attend a conference has a powerful draw. But what...
