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Not for Project Management First: If you are looking for a project management app, you had better look elsewhere, because WorkGroup isn’t one. However, it has the potential to become one, but that’s a future story. Hopefully, the developers may see the benefits of extending the platform’s features sometime in the near future. WorkGroup is actually a free platform that lets you connect with all your team members, and, as a project manager of a program designed for the children in my area, I am always looking for tools that improve communication, productivity, and the efficiency of my team....

To say online security has become a priority for businesses and individuals alike would be a dire understatement. Ransomware attacks, security breaches, and the like have plagued the digital world for the last few years, with attempts getting more frequent and more advanced over time. Fortunately, cybersecurity services like NordVPN are taking steps to get you prepared, as the popular VPN has launched a new feature that could seriously bolster your online protection....

If your product succeeds and impresses an early adopter, that person also becomes your company’s biggest asset. Now, you have someone who has taken the leap and tried your product, put it to use, and (if you’re lucky) will be vocal about their experience with their trusted peers. That word-of-mouth endorsement is the most powerful form of marketing money CAN’T buy. In the early stages, when the idea is still coming to fruition, and the product is only inching towards version 1....

Fortunately, Detroit Startup Week is in full swing and the entrepreneurial spirit is strong in the companies showcasing their value on the market. And with a plethora of options when it comes to finding funding in Detroit, including venture capital firms, angel groups, pre-seed funds and accelerators, it’s only a matter of time before the Motor City becomes home to the next big tech company. Venture Capital Firms Venture capital firms are key to helping Detroit rebuild their economy....

Share Your Expertise “I’ve been part of several entrepreneurs communities in Israel, Europe and the U.S. The power of these communities is in their ability to share their lessons and connections. Building relationships within these communities is easier and faster because people know that it goes two ways — you may connect a fellow entrepreneur one day and receive great advice in return the next day. Beyond that, you are part of something bigger than you....

Arkhous – better known by his PlayStation LiveID “MoAuba” – beat defending champion Mossad “Msdossary” Alossary 3-2 on aggregate to be named as the best FIFA player in the world. However, just a few days earlier, Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf left New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium with an extra $3 million in his pocket after playing just six games of Fortnite. So, why is Fornite so much more lucrative for its pro players than FIFA?...

The term – which has found its way into all sorts of social media content during the past 12 months – claimed victory in the wake of competition from “Metaverse” and “#IStandWith”, which were the other two terms shortlisted for voting by the Oxford University Press. It must be said, however, that it wasn’t really a close-run race – a total of 318,956 English speakers voted for Goblin Mode, which accounted for 93% of the combined votes for all three phrases....

While there needs to be more focus on funding and supporting diverse tech companies, here are just some of inspiring founders that represent the small percentage of African Americans in tech. Rashaan Everett Everett is the founder of the Greenwood Project​ a Black tech startup incubator. He is a serial entrepreneur and Digital Marketing Strategist with an emphasis on analytics for maximizing Return on Investment. Everett is passionate about inspiring entrepreneurship in the Black community and teaching minorities about investment & finance....

Try to design questions that are short and don’t lose their intent. Try to rephrase lengthy and superfluous wordings in order to effectively question customers without losing their interest in the completing the survey. Keep in mind that customers are going to avoid surveys that are long, dull and repetitive. You have to find a way to quickly question them about their preferences, experience, thoughts and references about your product or service....

My inbox sees more pitches than Barry Bonds in his prime. This comes with the territory of being a journalist. The vast majority are courtesy of those working in PR. The efficacy of these pitches ranges anywhere from “thank you for sharing, I will get this out ASAP” to “you misspelled my name, gave me 5 paragraphs of inconsistently formatted content, and I still have no idea what you’re pitching”....

Thanks to some impressive data from BuiltIn Chicago, the fastest growing companies in Chicago are more apparent than ever. Based on local employee count, they were able to rank the fifteen companies that accounted for 3,642 of the approximate 7,000 tech jobs added in Chicago this year. Take a look at these rapidly growing Chicago companies below and make sure to keep an eye out for the Windy City; we’re coming for ya....

It seems nowadays that everyone wants to start their own business; within your own network of friends and family, there’s likely at least one person who has expressed that desire. But just as common, though, is the reluctance of these same people – these “wantrepreneurs” – to actually start those companies. The problem, it seems, is not that they don’t want to start a business (since they’ve clearly expressed the desire to do so); rather, the issue boils down to whether they’re ready (or, at least, feel ready) to start a business....

1Mind helps you make new friends by matching you up based on interests and personality. Hammer, a family friend of the Dodges, agreed to become an advisor after hearing their vision. With his feedback and advice, along with a team of six, they’ve created an iPhone and Android app with a focus on simplicity. You start with a personality test in the style of Myers-Briggs. Then, the main activity on the app is voting on two-choice questions like “Which movie is better: Hunger Games or Dark Knight Rises?...

1. Determine the Right Platform If you don’t have much experience in creating websites and would prefer to spend a minimum amount of time coding, you should consider using one of the many different available platforms on the Web. One of the most convenient and user-friendly platforms is Squarespace. It will suit you best if you don’t want to spend a lot of time on your site’s development and need a Cloud-based platform to keep it online no matter what....

The question is definitely a fair one. After all, brand and publisher content pages have seen an unprecedented decline in engagement in recent years; engagement that these businesses have relied on for subscriptions, purchases, and generally staying afloat. The persistent attack has forced these publishers and brands to ask an even more important question: why does Facebook hate businesses so much? The History When Fan Pages first launched in 2007, they were a hotbed for likes, shares, and overall engagement like you wouldn’t believe....

-Jason Unger of Digital Ink -Steven Buchwald of Buchwald & Associates Use Cloud-Based Software -Ryan Meghdies of Tastic Marketing Don’t Do It Yourself Good accountants are worth their weight in gold – or at least in deductions. Keeping the books in order is one of the most important things a business owner needs to do, and you don’t want that to slide when you’re wearing 50 different hats. A professional will know a lot more about the ins and outs of accounting and will stay on top of your financials, saving you money and headaches in the end....

Back up your data For most people, our entire lives are pretty much stored on our smartphones. Backing up your device before you sell it will allow you to keep the purchases you made on the previous device on your new device. You definitely don’t want to throw the money away that you’ve spent on apps, music, and games, and you don’t want to repurchase them either. Wipe your device This is hugely important....

This is why we’ve compiled this list of 5 simple, but brilliant social media tips that you can start using today. 1. Stop Trying so Hard Do you have a cringe worthy social media presence? No? Are you sure? It’s very easy to recognize when somebody else is trying too hard on social media, but it isn’t necessarily easy to see that in our own postings. Be aware of the following signs that you are trying too hard and likely annoying the daylights out of your followers....

Today, we’re here to break down the top five email marketing platforms and help you choose which is right for your needs. Campaign Monitor Campaign Monitor serves more than 200,000 businesses around the globe, including the likes of Unicef, Jaybird, BuzzFeed, Apartment Therapy, and many more. Their primary strength is personalized email campaigns, which are easy to create by offering a simple, drag-and-drop editor and mobile previews. Aside from the personalization aspect, Campaign Monitor also excels with dynamic content and automation, two very important traits of a successful campaign....

Despite its growing popularity, the practice has met with plenty of resistance—isn’t giving content away for free antithetical to, oh, I don’t know, making money? In reality, doling out free content can pay off in big dividends—some of which are financial, and some of which are less tangible (but still meaningful). Here are five reasons why it’s worth it to give content away. 1. To grow (and learn about) your audience Free content is inherently more shareable than content that’s hidden behind a paywall....