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John Grimm, senior director of security strategy at Thales eSecurity, had three IoT predictions to share with TechCo in particular. The industry will consolidate, for starters, but will still have more vulnerabilities than ever. Acceleration of Consolidation Perhaps the largest prediction Grimm makes is about the speed at which the IoT will restructure itself to introduce more comprehensive standards. That consolidation extends to how companies integrate IoT needs into their business, too: That consolidation of IoT resources can’t come soon enough, given the next prediction....

Consider these three frugal hacks. 1. Buy Used This is a good way to save in most situations, and it makes especially good sense for startups trying to make the most of their money. Second-hand furniture is especially inexpensive, with desks, couches and other items in decent condition often going for a fraction of their original price. You’ll most likely have to arrange a pickup if you’re using a site like Craigslist, but the low price you’ll be getting is worth the extra hassle....

The next logical step after that was kicking out the middleman and creating companies that made it so anyone could publish streaming content online and sell it as individual downloads or streaming services. This revolution in digital content ecommerce instigated the creation of several online publishing platforms that host and help the “everyman” sell his content. The following are our top three platforms in order. 1. Uscreen Uscreen offers a comprehensive set of benefits for entrepreneurs looking to make money from their video content....

If you’re ready to make the leap, the next step is actually getting the job offer. Jobs at startups can be extremely competitive, especially if they’re getting a lot of attention from investors. So what’s the key to getting one of these coveted roles? We were lucky enough to speak with employees and employers in the startup world about the best ways to get the much sought-after call back. Although their answers were different, the common denominator was confidence....

Days of large conglomerates with hundreds and thousands of employees working their 9 to 5 shifts in different branch offices throughout the world is slowly passing. I’m not saying that this is the end of the corporate world as we know it. All these corporations will stay in business for a long long time for sure. They will eventually adapt at some point in time, but they will prevail. What I’m saying here is that new generation of entrepreneurs is taking over....

Don’t let this struggle keep you from opening your doors – follow these simple pieces of advice to gain both traction and funding for your project through crowdfunding. Compare a Variety of Crowdfunding Platforms Don’t just do a Google search and pick one. A crowdfunding campaign represents the first, major public introduction of your company or brand to the world. You need to first make sure that the audience you’re presenting to is your target demographic for raising potential investment....

Let’s look at 4 ways you can jumpstart your social media efforts from day one to create valuable buzz/excitement in your target demo. 1. Show an Initial Burst in Followers and Subscribers To get people to “like”, “subscribe” and “share” your brand, you need to be popular, or at least appear to be popular. This is just like high school. Everyone gravitated towards the popular kids and did what they did....

While a lot of people use yoga to escape from their hectic lifestyle, adding a little technology to the mix can make things a little easier and a lot more fun. Sure, you’ve got your yoga pants, your mat, and your balancing ball. But what yoga devices could you add to your workout routine to make it more fun? Smart Mat Smart Mat is the world’s first intelligent yoga mat....

According to the report, VPN apps that have collectively been downloaded millions of times, are playing it fast and loose with their users’ data, cutting corners on security and potentially leaving their customers exposed. We take a look at the VPNs named in the report, and the best way to make sure you pick a fully featured VPN. What the Study Revealed The study, conducted by Pro Privacy, is something of an eye opener for anyone who’s ever searched for a free VPN and downloaded it without a second thought....

Features and functions relate more to the rational mind and never make the jump to the long-term memory because our minds aren’t designed to process logic. Stories on the other hand, often times do make the pass-through to the long-term memory because they tap into human emotion. Billionaire and entrepreneur Richard Branson places so much value on storytelling that Virgin has a storytelling month (March), and says that “We would be nothing without our story....

We asked five founders what their biggest challenge was when starting their business and why. Check out their answers below: – Ben Maitland-Lewis, founder of Pretty Instant – Jessica Baker, founder of Aligned Signs – Steve Buchwald, founder of Buchwald & Associates – AJ Saleem, founder of Suprex Learning – Ben Walker, founder of Transcription Outsourcing

If you’re not careful, a cultural faux pas can lead to awkward interactions. You won’t always realize until after the event that you could have handled it better. And in business, every interaction counts. Here are some ways that you can avoid such unpleasantries: Effusive Enthusiasm For a Brit arriving in the US for the first time, Americans natural sense of enthusiasm and excitement can be difficult to wrap your head around at first....

So what are these smart investors looking for when it comes to a team that can get the job done? Take a look at five of them below: A Willingness to Break The Rules Investors are impressed by people who are willing to break the rules. In fact, billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson once said that “You don’t learn to walk by following the rules.” It’s pretty hard to argue with that....

No one is perfect. Luckily, you’re not looking for perfection. What you are looking for is someone who can step up to the plate and admit defeat. When someone can speak out about a failure, they give you the ability to work towards a joint resolution that benefits not only the employee but the company as well. If someone is ultra confident and feels that the are never wrong, then you’re going to have issues down the road....

Writing Down Expectations This is a simple team building exercise in which a facilitator hands out blank cards and asks each member to list his or her expectations on the card. Collect the cards and place the responses onto either a chalkboard or whiteboard and open it up for a team discussion. By focusing on the ideas rather than who submitted them, you can create an enthusiastic discussion that yields positive results for everyone....

Yelp for Business One of the most popular tools for customers to leave reviews of their experiences with your company is Yelp. You’d be amazed at how many companies fail to claim their business on Yelp. Every marketer will tell you that you need to be where your (potential) customers are. With more than 85 percent of customers using the internet to investigate a company they plan on doing business with, you can’t afford to miss this opportunity to monitor your company’s profile and engage with customers past and present....

Regardless of their methods, nothing beats having a physical office space when it comes to bringing teams closer together. It will also allow you to attract foot traffic, ensure the productivity of employees, and boost the legitimacy of your business. Setting up an office for the very first time is also a significant milestone that indicates growth. If you think your business is ready for the next step, below are 5 tools you can use to find your first workplace:...

However, since being up and running now for a few years, I realized the advantages of keeping a coworking space on the side. By sharing my own experience, I hope to help other entrepreneurs who are trying to decide whether coworking spaces are good to have or a passing trend. Here’s why I like them and what to look for when considering a co-working space. Interaction, Stimulation and Networking It’s great being at home with the family, but sometimes you need to get out and work directly with your peers....

Luckily, there are several helpful strategies and services that take tasks off your hands and assist you in managing the rest. Here are five ways to save valuable resources for your small business. Check Your Connection Owners of small and mid-sized businesses need to be able to communicate with the outside world. Services like Phone.com provide businesses with advanced cloud-based PBX capabilities, making it easy to scale up the abilities of phones as your business grows....

In this guide, you are going to learn about the essential similarities some of the most successful businesspeople in the world possess. They Are Self-Taught A lot of entrepreneurs never entered into the higher education system. But it would be wrong to say that they are not educated. Most of the world’s best are highly educated, but they don’t have the qualifications to prove it. Instead, they spend their spare time learning about the things that really matter....