News flash, “Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, sisters, have urged Instagram to stop imitating TikTok.”  This hot issue last month caused a stir and made Meta face some backlash.   Kylie Jenner, with 361 million followers on Instagram, and her sister Kim Kardashian, shared an image saying “Make Instagram, Instagram again. (Stop trying to be TikTok...

Investing in startups means you’re taking significant risks.  But it can be very rewarding once your investments pay off.   The vast majority of startups fail—even if you do your homework, you could end up with nothing in your pocket.   That may be true that’s why investing in startups is not for the faint of heart. ...

Meaningful relationships lead to meaningful business.   “It’s key to understand who you’re impacting when you try to deliver a solution.” Stewart Bird That’s true! When you know who you’re impacting, you can deliver a better, personalized solution.   Clients are unquestionably one of the most crucial aspects of beginning and running a successful business.   Your business...

Consumer-centricity is prioritizing and placing your customer at the center of all you do.  A customer-centric approach to business focuses on providing a great customer experience both before and after the transaction to increase repeat business, customer loyalty, business growth, and success.  You could think, “That’ll be easy.” “That’s something I’m capable of.” Is it...

Adapting to changing circumstances is an important part of living your life – and running your business.   Nothing lasts forever, it’s a simple fact.   Times change, and so does business. If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you must learn to adapt. And, because the business landscape is constantly changing, you must be prepared. ...

Business email compromise (BEC) is the most recent variant of a sophisticated cyberattack in which an attacker hacks into a corporate email account and impersonates the company’s financial officer or CEO in order to defraud the company, its employees, customers, and partners into sending money, personally identifiable information (PII), or material goods. BEC attacks are...

A company’s reputation can suffer because of data loss.  Data security issues have become a significant challenge for businesses. COVID-19 caused many workforces to go remote, paving the way for cyber-attacks.  Today, many businesses use cloud storage and online backup services to protect their data in order to avoid this nightmare scenario.  “Cyber perils are...

Whether you’re a first-time startup founder or have multiple businesses in your portfolio, every new venture should offer a solution to a problem worth solving. This article will walk you through the phases of how to design and validate an idea and solutions for your target customers.   Nick Coster, from Brainmates, shared how he and his team help product...