Minecraft While not exactly a novelty, Minecraft has a steady presence on these lists, mostly due to its huge fanbase. Still, what gives this 8-bit game a place on this list is the fact that it was acquired by Microsoft some months ago. Given that Microsoft has not kept the team behind the game, 2015 can bring some news related to the game. More precisely, the recently announced HoloLens technology can be a great deal for Minecraft....

Ya, you heard it right. When you overlook the mounting stress levels of your team, you are the culprit. By putting more and more work on their shoulders, you forget that they possess the human powers only. This brings us to the next question. Do you think about boosting the atmosphere of the workplace? With this question in your mind, you start thinking about the overall productivity of the company....

My co-author Josh Scott and I recommend you dare to hire based on characteristics and train on tactics – emphasizing intangibles over functional skills as you plan for and develop your talent priorities. As you begin to strategically build your team with people, not jobs, we want to share insights on how you can determine the key characteristics that could contribute to alignment, momentum and ultimately long-term success. Startup founders need to determine which characteristics will be most important in differentiating and driving performance – now and in the future....

1. LawTrades LawTrades aims to fix the broken law firm model. The company works with businesses in all stages: early, mid and late stage. The company works as an online marketplace, allowing for custom quotes via text message. The company’s on-demand legal service uses mobile messaging to cut costs and save consumers money. Businesses bootstrapping their way to success will find this service beneficial for: IncorporatingCreating willsTrademarksContracts A few taps is all that’s needed to get in touch with a prominent lawyer....

Their products are: Azoti: A marketplace where local food producers can get more exposure, manage their wares, and forecast demand. They aim to encourage local and sustainable agriculture.Capstone Innovations’ Fast Lock Pallet: An interlocking pallet system that lets shippers fit pallets exactly to the size of their cargo, rather than paying extra or struggling to fit on standard pallets.Churchsys: Software that helps churches manage their day-to-day operations. (They could not be reached for comment....

According to a National Retail Foundation survey, 4o percent of holiday shopping starts before Halloween, with another 41 percent in November and about 18.7 percent in December. Additionally, emarketer predicts this year that the retail holiday sales growth will reach 5.7 percent this year. As a seller, you need to buckle up and prepare away ahead of the season in order to make a happy & profitable ending. Here are five ways a business can prepare itself to tackle the holiday....

Fortunately, that’s exactly what they did. By analyzing all the companies of the world for innovative products backed by solid business models, the editors were able to rank companies from 11 different countries that are making a serious impact on the global business ecosystem. Luckily for you, we’ve got the rankings and explanations for you below. Check out the full report here to get a clearer understanding of the 50 smartest companies in the world and to feel just as smart as the people at MIT....

Why Is the Fire Stick so Good? The Fire Stick has quickly and easily become a way to turn a “dumb TV” smart. And while the list of services supported is robust and growing, the fact that you can get them in 4K on this tiny little stick is simply astounding. Here are 4 hacks that can transform your Fire Stick into a multimedia powerhouse. Use Your Voice Control the Fire Stick With Your Phone Control the Content With Parental Controls The second place to make adjustments is in the app itself....

After a long day of work, what do you do with your free time? Catch up on the latest tech trends, busy yourself with reading books on the secrets of successful tech startups, teach yourself new skills that could help you advance in the office? You probably do these things to help boost your performance, land that promotion, or gain the raise you’ve been promised. While these activities can be helpful, picking up hobbies unrelated to your tech job could do just as much to enrich your career....

To help you crush your next investor meeting, we asked top VCs and tech leaders to share their best pitch advice. Take a look at what they had to say! Know Your Stuff One of the biggest turn offs for investors are founders who don’t know the basics of their business, especially their market and customer. Failing to do their homework is never a good color on anyone. Don’t forget, homework also includes knowing your competitor....

That’s why we asked eight entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: Question: What can business owners learn from the success of Pokémon Go that they can use to generate virality for their own product/service launches? Their best answers can be found below: Real-Time Engagement Is Always On: One of the most fascinating things we are seeing about the Pokémon Go phenomena is people running to certain destinations or using the app in general at all hours of the day as they attempt to catch them all....

Best Laptops for Designers Of course, one of the most important tools in a designer’s box is the best laptop for the job. For high end graphic work, you need a laptop that’s portable, powerful and within budget. It’s a competitive field, so check out our pick of the Best Laptops for Designers to see which models we recommend. Invision Wondering what your design concept would actually look like but don’t have the time or resources to throw together a mockup?...

1. Plan for Down Time Scheduling downtime can be an effective way to reduce stress and boost productivity when you’re traveling. Before you pack your bags, plan how you’ll relax and rejuvenate, and schedule those activities into your day just as you would a meeting. To find interesting, off-the-beaten path activities in your destination city, try an app like LikeaLocal. 2. Invest in a Mobile Hotspot Using the Free Wi-Fi Finder app you can locate an Internet connection almost anywhere you journey....

We tend to remember these names (probably) because they’ve all led successful ventures with a social networking aspect. However, young entrepreneurs aren’t all about social networks; here are some other young entrepreneurs who have become extremely successful in their unique ventures. Slava Rubin IndiegogoA Wharton graduate, Rubin is the cofounder and CEO of Indiegogo, an early and well-regarded crowdfunding site on the Internet. By the end of this year, it is predicted that global crowdsourcing sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter will double annual revenues, to $6 billion worldwide....

Ten years and billions of characters later, Twitter is now a completely different place and almost unrecognizable from the platform it was in its infancy. However now it has morphed into an indispensable tool that we use to stay in contact with friends and family while connecting with the brands and personalities we admire. Here’s a list of the 10 things Twitter has given to us over the past decade....

Web conferencing tools like Google Meet and Zoom have certainly helped to bridge the gap, but Streamable’s latest stats suggest employees want more than web conferencing on their screens. According to their recent survey, 95% of people stream content while working from home, and a staggering 85% reported moderate to high job satisfaction because of it – with 45% claiming it helped improve their overall focus, and 69% reporting that it also made their work more enjoyable....

So if I could go back and tell myself one thing in regards to financing my dreams, it would be that there are many, many ways to fund a startup and I needed to accept that it wasn’t a simple yes or no, but a question of which method was the most appropriate. Valuations: Where the Trouble Starts Most people think of raising money for an idea as a simple trade of funding for equity....

Who should read this: Entrepreneurs in the first five years of their company who want to learn key practices, behaviors, and ideas for success. Elevator pitch: This book has about 400 pieces of distinct advice from entrepreneurs like Steve Case, Chris Dixon, and Reid Hoffman. After reading a summary of their story, you get their top three tips – their “playbook” – plus specific advice on things like customer development, marketing, and leadership....

The news of this glitch couldn’t have come at a worse time for the brand, especially after statement CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave in March: Here’s what the Facebook bug means, and how it might have affected you. Facebook Glitch: What Happened The Facebook glitch affected the 14 million users in bulk on May 18, and was reversed by Facebook in the days following. As CNN reports it, the social media giant “took five days to make those changes....

Self-employment has always been a risky path to choose, but the pandemic made it a more appealing option. Whether it was the need for additional income, the extra free time due to a lack of commuting, or a combination of the two, side hustles and new businesses have been springing up fast over the past year and a half. FreshBooks, known for their accounting software, has looked at the self-employment statistics over the course of 2021 and put together a report summarizing the most noteworthy developments in the world of self-employment, which has had its most important year to date....