But what hours do entrepreneurs really work? Answering that question might provide some psychological relief: if you feel ashamed or guilty of not working long enough, it might be reassuring to hear that not everyone is putting in marathon days. If you feel worn out and overworked because of your hours, you might discover that you’re not alone. We asked tech entrepreneurs to share their hours, and we got a host of responses across the board, falling into a few distinct categories: two or three shifts, “normal” hours, late night, early start, evenings and weekends, and 12+ hours....

The stat comes from job search site Glassdoor, and as their recent blog post explains, that number has been on the rise for several years. The Stats Here’s how Glassdoor framed the news: It’s probably not a coincidence that work stress is also on the rise: 60 percent of U.S. workers say that their work-related pressure has increased in the last five years, according to a survey from earlier this year....

Achieving the best customer experience relies on your organization to go beyond the point-of-sale. The key is to create an approach that includes a firm eye on customers’ opinions and then takes the necessary action to close the loop. 1. Ask for Your Customers’ Opinion Customer surveys are not bothersome to customers – they’re a chance for your customers to engage with your brand. In fact creating engaging, branded surveys that look good on all devices help create a positive impression of your brand – while getting you the insights you need....

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First, coding is a great hobby that gives kids a chance to create many cool things from video games to smartphone apps – a potentially great lesson in creating their first product. In addition to this, coding helps kids to develop skills that they will use in math and science classes, as they get older. Who knows, their coding talents might even lead to a lucrative career. More than one young person has made it big writing code....

Comscore statistics shows that web users who view video stay two minutes longer on a site and are 64% more likely to buy something. That’s enough of a reason alone for video to be a part of your content strategy and explains why landing page videos generate such great results. But besides having a landing page video, how else can your brand growth-hack your content marketing with video? Here are a few clever ideas to get you started....

New technology doesn’t always mean things go smoothly, however. With new innovations come a whole new set of challenges. Here are four industries that each face unique challenges when it comes to efficiently using emerging technologies. 1. Food Service One of the side effects in this era of on-demand technology is that our patience easily wears thin. We’re becoming more and more used to getting what we want whenever we want it, and with as little effort as possible....

Imagine a busy city road. When the city first built it, the city’s planners had fewer cars and pedestrians to account for. Sitting in bumper-to-bumper, rush-hour traffic, you’ve probably directed some angry thoughts their way. However, when the city finally begins construction to expand the road, it causes an even bigger headache. Had the city originally anticipated the need for room to grow, you wouldn’t be sitting there in the first place....

Early in the job hunt, make sure to Google yourself to see what’s already out there about you, then invest a little time in the following areas. Your Profile Image If you don’t have a good, clear headshot that doesn’t involve other people, pets, or beverages, it might be good to invest in a professional photo with a background that emphasizes your style and the culture you want to work in....

1. Mobile-Friendly As technology improves and our lives become more dependent and focused around it, people have get a better knack for the quick and easy. They like the convenience of being able to pay a bill or send an email or look up directions by simply pulling out their smart phone and doing so on the spot. That is the reason why the first priority is to get the website built in “responsive” design which allows it to be opened properly in all devices such as on smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, laptops and browsers like firefox, chrome, safari, internet explorer etc....

Add a Human Touch One issue that vexes businesses in the healthcare industry is the perception that dollars and data matter more than people. The perfect medium for challenging this perception is content marketing. Create content such as employee bios and your company story. Let people know about your and your staff’s passion for your product and commitment to wellbeing. As you create your overall strategy, be sure your focus remains on showing that you care and providing wellness information rather than pushing sales....

When you are creating you resume, there are so many aspects you need to take into consideration, which sometimes can be a bit overwhelming. To make it more manageable, try breaking it down into simpler steps and focus on getting one done at a time. Each of these digital tools will help you in the different phases of your job hunt. 1: Uptowork With this resume builder, you don’t need to worry about writing a resume or a cover letter....

However, there are dozens of up-and-coming e-commerce startups that are ready to claim their stake in the market and should not be overlooked. Here are five creative e-commerce startups that you might not know about but should: 1. Uriji Jami Both a social networking forum and an e-commerce app, Uriji Jami puts the “c” in creativity by encouraging their users to share their dreams and experiences. The objective of the app is to steer people towards forming their life goals and bringing those goals to fruition, while the social network aspect is supposed to be built around the future....

You don’t have to be a technology wizard to become a part of the rapidly growing industry. Here are five non-tech skills everyone can learn that will help get you hired at a tech company: Communication Skills Knowing how to talk to other people is a skill that everyone should master since it’s used in virtually every facet of business worldwide. But there are many people in the tech world who can easily create, say, a program, but have no clue where to start when it comes to teaching people how to use it....

Luckily, there are a few viable solutions on the horizon that could make all the difference in the world. From personal water filtration systems to large-scale collection efforts, these pieces of technology have a chance to address an issue that could dramatically affect the future of the human race. That is, of course, if they can find a way to make their innovations affordable, deliverable, and scalable. WaterSeer While most of the planet is made up of water, the process of creating clean drinking water from salt water has proven expensive, time-consuming, and downright hard....

Samsung has been working on flexible screen technology for years, but it looks like it is on the cusp of realizing a commercial product, with CEO DJ Koh hinting that it’s only month away. Some of the leaked details are confirmation of information that’s already been suspected, like the codename, but there’s also a lot of new tantalizing insights to dive into – so let’s take a look. 1. Codename: Winner The foldable phone has purportedly been given the codename of ‘Winner’, which offers an insight into Samsung’s hopes for the device....

1. Run a Virtual Office If you’re really serious about saving money, you’ll learn to do without a traditional office with a hefty rent. There’s no reason a fresh startup needs a physical location. Depending on where you’re located, even a small office could run you anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars each month. By running a virtual office – or setting up workspaces in your own home – you can get just as much work done without the added expenses....

Simplify the Process A long or confusing checkout process is a turn-off for customers, and simplifying the process will help maintain a customer’s interest long enough for them to make the purchase. The most common checkout-crime committed by store owners is the ‘sign-in’ barrier. How many times have you come across ‘Are you a new or returning customer? Sign in or create an account’? This forces the user to remember whether they have an account, and if so, their login details....

Thankfully, a new mobile app, 5miles, is hoping to change the classifieds game once and for all. Their name is taken from the 5 mile radius customers can search through to buy and sell products locally. With a simple layout, basic filtering system and, most importantly, protect measures for users, this app is poised to move in on the territory staked by Craigslist and its army of goons. We were lucky enough to talk with 5miles CEO and founder Dr....

Dubbed the NetApp Excellerator, this four-month program will focus on helping B2B startups to develop cutting-edge products and solutions through customer access, investor connections, grants, and a wide range of other benefits that come with joining a startup accelerator. If you’re interested in taking a look at the first class of startups entering NetApp’s Excellerator program, check them out below: Adya This is a SaaS based service with a big data and machine learning stack that helps companies protect their data from employee theft and ransomware....