Business News Small Business Want To Earn Purchases From First-Time Buyers? Check Out Your Data Getty The customer journey to search for essential and nonessential products has changed due to COVID-19. Consumers who are used to the instant gratification of two-day shipping may be frustrated when they have to deal with pandemic-related shipping delays and limited product selection. These frustrations with their usual shopping destinations may cause people to turn to […] Written by imesocial July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Business IT Small Business Technology Apple’s New Macs Promise ‘Screaming’ Performance…And Other Small Business Tech News (Photo by Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images) Getty Images Here are five things in technology that happened this past week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 — Apple’s Silicon Macs promise screaming performance. Recently released data indicates that Apple’s new Apple Silicon Mac will greatly meet up to and surpass Windows […] Written by imesocial July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Business News Small Business The Current State Of AI In Customer Service And CX (Customer Experience): An Expert Roundup As interest in AI (artificial intelligence) in CX (customer experience) and customer service grows, I took the moment to check in with two fellow experts in the field the field of customer experience and AI: Raj Singh, founder and CEO of Go Moment Go Moment • Raj Singh, the founder and CEO of Go Moment, […] Written by imesocial July 6, 2020July 6, 2020
Business News Small Business 8 Ways We Can Improve Schools Today For A Better Future Tomorrow Can we change the trajectory of school? Getty Right now, most school districts are trying to develop an effective plan for their returning students in the fall. Preparing for the unknown in school is no easy feat to undertake. As a mom and teacher quietly watching from the sidelines, education has been an essential part […] Written by imesocial July 5, 2020July 5, 2020
Business News Small Business 5 Ways Brands Can Take Meaningful Action During This Time Right now, it is not business as usual. There’s no “going back to normal”. Charged conversations and changing times call for meaningful, intentional action on the part of large and small brands alike. How do well-meaning brands communicate where you stand and show your support of your audience at this time? Jennifer “Jen” Kem is […] Written by imesocial July 4, 2020July 4, 2020
Business News Small Business Trump Signs PPP Extension Bill—Giving Small Businesses Another 5 Weeks TOPLINE President Trump Saturday signed into law a bill extending the Paycheck Protection Program—an emergency federal loan facility for small businesses struggling because of the pandemic—for another five weeks until August 8, buying Congress time to figure out what the next round of aid for small businesses will look like when it reconvenes later this […] Written by imesocial July 4, 2020July 4, 2020
Business News Small Business Why You Should Create A Prototype For Your Startup App Idea Prototyping is an invaluable tool. While no entrepreneur is immune to making mistakes, prototyping … [+] is how you can make cheaper mistakes before making further investments in time and money. Here are three important reasons why you should create a prototype to develop your startup app idea. Getty Whether you are developing a disruptively […] Written by imesocial July 4, 2020July 4, 2020
Business News Small Business America Celebrates Liberty And The World Is The Beneficiary Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness have been essential to millions of American … [+] entrepreneurs. Getty Seven score and seventeen years ago, in his inspired speech at the 1863 dedication of the Gettysburg Cemetery, President Lincoln delivered these immortal words: “…our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty […] Written by imesocial July 4, 2020July 4, 2020
Business News Small Business Why The PPP Loan Extension Is Good News For This Group Of Business Owners Getty As we head into the July Fourth weekend, the Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act is on its way to President Trump’s desk for signature. This Act will extend the time small businesses and self-employed individuals have to file an application for a PPP loan to August 8, 2020. However, while Congress congratulates itself on this […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Business News Small Business Lemonade IPO Shows The Power Of AI (Artificial Intelligence) Business woman showing insurance document over white desk at office Getty After a hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the IPO market has come roaring back. Just look at yesterday’s offering for Lemonade (NYSE:LMND). The shares spiked by 139% to $69.41—putting the market cap at over $3 billion. Part of the success has been the overall bullishness […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Business News Small Business Are Qualifications Worth The Time And Money? Freelancers: Are Qualifications Worth The Time And Money? Getty The range of training and qualifications freelancers and small business owners can obtain is vast. The question is, should you spend the time and money getting these qualifications gains you more work or customers? One of the top three questions I get asked by new freelancers […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Business News Small Business Still Waiting For Unemployment Money? This Works Frustrated man trying to figure out why he is not getting paid his unemployment benefits. Getty Many Americans are still waiting to receive their unemployment checks. Having lived through this with a relative, I know how hard it is and how desperate and frustrated you can get while you wait and wait and wait. My […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Business News Small Business Amex Giving $50 To Customers; Big Cutback In Balance Transfer Offers Credit Card Industry Reins In Balance Transfer Offers As Banks Fear Defaults Balance transfer offers, which typically entice borrowers to move their debt to a new lender in exchange for a temporary 0% interest rate, have been sharply reduced at banks. American Express took the most drastic step, dropping the product altogether. Banks were burned […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Business News Small Business Conversation, Now. When’s the last time you had a meaningful conversation? For most Americans, the answer is rarely, or never. Why does Conversation matter? What killed Conversation? Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Business News Small Business How This Woman Leader Guided The Killer Brownie Company To Become No. 1 In Its Category Nationwide The buzz was inescapable, as soon as the Mayne family introduced their new brownie at their grocery store, Dorothy Lane Market, in the late 1980s. The product, a decadent delight with a unique flavor profile, moist consistency, and indulgent size, took no time in becoming a cult favorite in the market’s hometown of Dayton, Ohio, […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Business News Small Business Meet 25 Leading Black British Business People To Follow Black British Businesspeople Courtesy of Tommy Williams Over the last month since the tragic death of George Floyd we have seen riots across the world that have led many people to question their understanding of systemic racism. Many businesses including Netflix and Nike have committed to donating significant funds to increase equality after acknowledging they […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Business News Small Business This Business Show Host Shares 5 Must-Do’s To Help You Profit During A Recession Recessions can be a worrisome experience for entrepreneurs. People are more reluctant to spend money, unemployment rates spike and some experts say that “fear of a recession” could be a leading cause of it occurring in the first place. But it doesn’t have to be doom and gloom. In fact, it’s possible to thrive during […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Business News Small Business PPP Loans Help America’s Small Businesses Stay Afloat During The Pandemic Getty Over the past three months, my team and I have been nearly 100% dedicated to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. When most individuals were quarantined to their homes, increasing the time spent with loved ones, our families were neglected as we spent thousands of hours adding PPP lenders to our marketplace, building PPP loan […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Business News Small Business The Inspiring Story Of The Athlete Refugee Team In 2003, the Janjaweed, a militia operating in western Sudan that has played a major role in perpetuating the war in Darfur since 2003, arrived in Jamal Mohammed’s village. On that day, they killed 97 people, including his father. “It was the worst day of my life,” explains Jamal. Death and violence dogged Jamal and […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Business CoronaVirus News Small Business Could The Small Business Response To The Coronavirus Unlock Creativity? Kuli Kuli hosting a webinar on How to Eat for Energy and Immunity when the startup realized that … [+] traditional marketing outlets were no longer available. Kuli Kuli As coronavirus cases continue to spike across America, dreams of a summer reopening or even a semblance of normalcy in 2020 are feeling increasingly far away. […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Business News Small Business New Visa Program Offers $10,000 Grants To Black Women Entrepreneurs Visa is offering $100,000 in grants to U.S.-based, black-women-owned businesses as part of a series of recent initiatives to support small businesses. The application process opens today and extends through July 31, 2020. Grant recipients will receive mentoring by private coaches, educational resources, connection with a network of female business owners, and an annual membership […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Business News Small Business Today Is The Last Day To Apply For A PPP Loan TOPLINE The Trump Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program—a facility intended to prop up small businesses with forgivable loans during the worst of the pandemic—is closing its application window after three months; with $134 million in funds still available and new coronavirus infections spiking across the country, lawmakers have yet to decide what’s next. Jovita Carranza, Administrator […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Business News Small Business Breaking The Mold – European Initiative To Widen The VC Gene Pool Goes Global Nikita Thakrar Included VC The case for greater diversity in the VC community is well-rehearsed. VCs as a group are predominantly pale, male and stale, and drawn from a talent pool so small that you would need an electron microscope to detect it. Or to look at it through another lens, the people who decide […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Business News Small Business What Are Your Startup’s Moments Of Truth? A Moment of Truth essentially means a time in the overall customer experience when your customers … [+] are likely to form or change an impression about your product, service, or business. Here’s what you need to know about your startup’s moments of truth. Getty One of the most fundamental requirements for shaping a successful […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
Business News Small Business The Leader Driving The Industry Into A Circular, Purpose-Driven Future Allbirds sustainably produced Wool Runners Allbirds When it comes to industries that contribute to environmental degradation, fashion ranks among the worst offenders. Fast fashion, the quick production of new styles for consumer purchase, has disrupted seasonal cycles and created a culture of consumption that has accelerated wastefulness. But consumer trends indicate fast fashion may be […] Written by imesocial June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Business Internet News Small Business Former High School Dropout Becomes Billionaire As Japan’s Internet Usage Soars Masatoshi Kumagai, founder and group chief executive officer of GMO Internet Group, speaks at the … [+] Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday, July 11, 2014. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg Japan’s state of emergency over the novel coronavirus that requested people to remain at home has turned out to be a boon for […] Written by imesocial June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Business How to News Small Business How To Build Rapport Virtually Getty Building rapport is an important skill for all leaders to master. When all or most of your interaction with employees is virtual, a strong sense of connection is key to building and sustaining rapport. Make yourself available. Just because you aren’t working face to face with your team doesn’t mean they have less access […] Written by imesocial June 29, 2020June 29, 2020
Business News Small Business Saucey, Please eMeet Cloudious 9/Tectonic9’s Newest Grinder In A Firehouse Cloudious9 X Saucey Farms & Extracts Warren Bobrow: iPhone XR Sitting in front of me is the newest incarnation of the famous Tectonic9 Cloudious9, chargeable, cannabis grinder. It’s colored in the most resinous looking blood-red paint that I can imagine. On top, in white enamel, dripping off the side of the lid of this handsome […] Written by imesocial June 28, 2020June 28, 2020
Business News Small Business Diamond Life – How One Entrepreneur Has Used Instagram To Attract Rappers And Footballers Abtin Abbasi with Eden Hazard A Jewellers Nestling between the City of London financial district and the somewhat funkier Borough of Camden, Hatton Gardens is the epicenter of Britain’s Jewellery and diamond trade. As such it’s home to dozens of retailers, trading houses, and a network of tunnels and private vaults where priceless gems are […] Written by imesocial June 28, 2020June 28, 2020
Business News Small Business The New Digital Streaming Platform That Supports Artists And Broadens Our Musical Tastes Jake Lazarus, cofounder of Keakie Keakie Every industry sector has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and music is no exception, with the creative side particularly hard hit. Now a new digital music platform launched during lockdown that aims to spark people’s musical curiosity, will also help the people who put musical experiences together, the content […] Written by imesocial June 28, 2020June 28, 2020
