We know that the landline is dead, and that dial up internet was long ago replaced by broadband connectione. But what’s in store for the future? What next generation technology will take communication to the next level? And what’s already out there that we could be utilizing? The Ever-Evolving Smartphone It’s been a nearly two decades since mobile phones replaced the landline, and smartphones are clearly the new standard for communication in the world....

HTML5 is the main domain for most of the cross platform application development tools such as Apache Cordova, Rhodes and many others. The key to success of the HTML5 web application tool is the amount of flexibility that it gives the developer in all cases including UI, development, using scripts, and others. Some important reasons behind the adaptability of using HTML5 in mobile applications are mentioned below. Inclusion of Robust FeaturesWith various domains of applications available in the market, it is important for developers to stick to a single utility with multiple features....

I should know. I’ve experienced SXSW several times with my company as an exhibitor, Startup Village pitch competitor, Interactive Awards judge, panelist, mentor, and even party host. My team and I always go with just one mission in mind: have fun and make great connections. Here are some tips to ensure you’re prepared but still flexible enough to go with the flow: Utilize Apps and Online Tools There are plenty of ways to get connected before you land in Austin for the event....

When we talk about cloud hosting/computing, our primary concern is the level of convenience it provides us. Looking at this aspect from a business perspective, we can say that having the entire details of a business right over the cloud is highly convenient; on the contrary, one also needs to pay attention on the opposite side of the coin as well. “Security” is the word. However, cloud computing or hosting service providers often boast that security is one of their biggest strengths....

The goal of any online business big or small is to increase their market share and score the most conversions possible. Here are 4 simple, yet powerful strategies that can boost conversions of any ecommerce website. 1. Create easy mobile checkout Smart devices have taken over the world and as the pace of living goes faster and faster, more users prefer to shop on-the-go. Global mobile data traffic grew 69 percent in 2014 and is estimated to increase at least tenfold between 2014 and 2019 according to Cisco Systems report....

When you’re building a product for a client, it takes a lot of work to understand the problem your product is going to solve, and it can be difficult to gather useful feedback. You might not discover the original idea was misguided until the product launches and subsequently flops. What do you do then? What to Do When Your Product Flops It’s easy to get frustrated when a product fails because no one wants it....

According to Internet Retailer, the growth of e-commerce was up 14.6 percent in 2015. As this trend becomes more prevalent, so too does everyday business chatter centered around SEO. But sometimes – especially for small-to-medium sized businesses that have legacy clients from a strong local brand (think restaurants or auto shops) – the term “SEO” delivers the purest form of dread. Some people might have gotten ripped off by a hack SEO agency, and now refer to everything SEO-related as a scam....

But instead of customizing what information we’re receiving, which we sort of do, we try to ingest as many articles as possible. The problem is that we tend to forfeit our attention span and breeze through them faster than a hummingbird flaps its wings. All of the depth and nuance that the author so carefully included goes completely unnoticed. The longer your article is, the larger the risk you take in having it read to completion....

Attending to proper nutrition and your physical health should be a priority to any founding team and their investors. Exercise should be looked at as preventative measures to stave off serious health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease (to name a few). Being in front of the computer all day can be addicting. You feel like you have a few more lines to code or a couple more emails to return and tell yourself you’ll get up when it’s done, only to realize that hours have gone by and your legs have fallen asleep....

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak03wmi-3FE] While games and toys can be fun to print, it doesn’t show the true power of a 3D printer. Below are five amazing uses for 3D printers that you may have never thought of: Food You probably would have never guessed it but 3D printers will soon be invading your kitchen. These printers are a bit different than the 3D printers you see currently. For one, they use a mixture of materials to create the food rather than just one (such as plastic)....

Some of these startups – like RideShip or the upcoming Roadie – focus on one specific country, and are steadily gaining traction. Those with an international focus have been slower to find success, but the lure of cheap overseas shipping is beginning to attract a global following. Entrusters Entrusters place a lot of importance on safety – both for the buyer and the courier. They recommend copying the team into all communications, and withhold payment until the buyer has received their delivery safely....

To help you lessen your management burden and assist you in managing your staff, here’s a compilation of five top management tips that can help managers and business owners increase their efficiency when it comes to scheduling employee shifts, appointments, and meetings, to ease the burden of entrepreneur overload. 1. Let flexibility rule Technology sure brought us all a whole lot of convenience, didn’t it? Why not embrace the flexibility that comes with it, as well?...

Commitment Will Take You One Step Further Marriage requires commitment through the unexpected, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Building a startup requires hard work, with an eye on both the immediate and big picture. That means sticking through hiccups both small (trying to find the right office space) and large (securing funding, departure of major talent, a failed beta). When we acquired our online platform, it was a wedding website....

San Francisco is synonymous with fresh faced programmers with a penchant for disruptive technology. But rising costs has made San Fran a less than desirable place to get going unless you’ve recently seen an injection of a few million dollars. Having high-profile neighbors does not make a city the best place to launch your technology career. In fact, the competitive nature of the area makes it a more difficult place to be....

But on this point the investor’s interests are not the same as the innovator’s. The innovator has one set of important information he or she wants to keep confidential. The shopping investor will not experience the same sense of propriety. So before you buy into the mindset that NDAs are always bad for the startup ecosystem, consider the following five reasons you may want to use an NDA in certain discussions: You do not need to ask everyone you talk to about your projects to sign an NDA....

– Jessica Baker of Aligned Signs – O. Liam Wright of True Interaction – Steven Buchwald of Buchwald & Associates – Ajmal Salem of Suprex Learning – Ben Walker of TransOutsourcing

Now, managers and HR pros can assess their team members and find out who has the personality traits that succeed best in their organizations and who possesses the shared values that build loyal, engaged employees. Is personality really that important? In April 2014, global learning institute Hyper Island released results from its survey of more than 500 CEOs, managing directors, hiring managers, and employees in the tech, communications, and business development industries....

A whopping 76 percent of social media users check Facebook daily, and the younger they are, the more often they check it multiple times a day. You now have an unbelievable amount of access to your customers, which makes advertising on Facebook a financially savvy move. But to develop a Facebook ad campaign, you have to keep in mind key tips to best take advantage of the site’s available ad space....

The following tips will help you to succeed as an entrepreneur, by allowing you to get your personal finances in order. Avoid Excessive Credit Card Debt It’s inevitable that you are going to put some of your personal income and savings towards your growing business each month. As a result, you may be tempted to rely on your credit cards for monthly living expenses, or to use credit cards to fund your business....

One of these details is the name of your startup. What are you going to call your business? It’s an important decision. After all, you can’t launch your website without a company name. It’s also quite difficult to put together marketing content, draw up contracts, and do many other tasks until you come up with a name. Your challenge is to come up with a name that is memorable and reflects your brand....