Scams are a common part of the online world at this point and being able to protect yourself is key. Password manager, VPNs, and antivirus software are a good start, but some scams online can only be prevented through vigilance. This is one of those scams, as apps in the App Store have a unique methodology for getting you to pay money for services you would never want to in the first place....
But this is an area where all businesses need to be vigilant, especially as the amount of information stored grows over time. The question is, how do they keep all of this safe from hackers? Storing data in the cloud is an increasingly common solution, but is it the right option? Chances are, unless you’ve got a decent amount of spare capital, it is. Looking after the data on your own might seem like a good idea because you can keep a close eye on everything, but this creates other issues....
I’ve said before that building a business is a lot like raising a child. But what I’ve only realized after having my daughter is that raising a child and a business at once presents a whole new world of challenges. And if your spouse also works, it can be especially hard to find time to spend with each other or have a few moments alone. I don’t want to discourage anyone from taking on dual parenting roles, but I would say to consider some of these methods I’ve developed since taking on the additional responsibilities....
What Do Hackers Want From Me? The question is why would blue chip hackers want to hack small businesses such as yourself? It’s pretty logical, really. You see, there are a lot of misunderstandings about web security when it comes to small business owners. Before we delve deep into why hackers want to access your website, we need to understand the motivating factors for hackers to hack SMB websites. To begin with, a huge mistake most small business owners are guilty of is placing too much misguided trust into basic web security from their hosting providers or content management systems....
But while headlines focus on the science fiction aspects of what A.I. could do if it ever went rogue and rave about its high-profile applications, the technology is quietly changing much of the world’s economic landscape without any notice. And I’m not referring to sleek consumer-facing apps that do cool tricks like write your emails or remind you about birthdays. AI Manages Big Data A.I. has become an incredibly viable technology in a range of industries performing functions formerly done by highly specialized and well-educated people....
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or The Rock) for the last couple of months, Tech Cocktail is putting on the startup celebration of the year, (aptly named) Tech Cocktail Celebrate. Throughout the year we’ve toured the country uncovering the hottest startups in more than 25 cities. On October 23 – 25, we’re going to pin the hottest of the hot against one another for the chance to win the first Tech Cocktail Chalice and to earn the title of The Nation’s Hottest Startup....
Cybersecurity threats have become a consistent aspect of everyday life online. From massive security breaches to individual malware installations, people, businesses, and government bodies need to be vigilant online if they hope to protect the swaths of data in their control. Unfortunately, sometimes all you can do is update your software and hope nothing nefarious has happened to your data. Because as this Microsoft Windows security threat has shown, there’s only so much you can when it comes to relying on these reputable software providers....
At the Techstars Startup Week Detroit, Carrie will share her journey from employee to founder, and the challenges and lessons learned along the way at the Women’s Networking and Breakfast and Female Founders Panel presented by Chase Ink® on June 22. I had a chance to catch up with Carrie before Startup Week to nab some tips for women leaders on how to boost their career. Carrie had been out of the Michigan community for so long that she didn’t have a built-in network....
Alan Chan, formerly CEO of Bread, left a goodbye note on the website detailing how Bread will support links their publishers created for the next 30 days. After that, however, he encourages everybody to swap out their Bread links with new ones from bit.ly. Initially launched in 2011, Bread was operating with the goal to help people using social media and publishers better monetize their online content. Their short links and ads are something that Yahoo could very well utilize in its own ad tech space....
Here are some tips to help you achieve success in your career with or without a degree. Outwork Everyone And I mean outwork everyone. It will most likely require more than 40 hours a week for stretches of time, but your hard work and long hours will show your dedication. Working more than the bare necessity also puts you on the fast track to becoming an expert in your chosen field....
Now, with a team of over 450, Ensogo is vying to stay on top and integrate into the LivingSocial network. Below, Srivorakul – a serial entrepreneur and future angel investor – shares some stories on what it’s like to be acquired by LivingSocial. Tech Cocktail: What was the acquisition process like? Why did you choose LivingSocial? Srivorakul: What we liked about them from the very beginning is they are very entrepreneurial and very innovative....
Anita van Dam and Grace Burchard, both students at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, took home 1st place for their company, [Re]Produce. The first-place finish comes with a $5,000 cash award, which van Dam said the pair will use to help launch the company in Portland this fall. (More on [Re]Produce below.) Five teams of college entrepreneurs competed in the finals of the UMaine Business Challenge, which, despite its name, is open to student entrepreneurs from any Maine college or university....
The report, titled 2017 Innovation That Matters, ranked US cities based on the health of their startup ecosystems and their ability to capitalize on the increasingly digital economy. By taking into account factors like culture, capital, connectivity, density, talent, and industry specialization, the report found that the top tech hubs weren’t necessarily the most innovative cities. As for the actual list, the cities included are far from small town names....
SXSW Release It is a special pitch competition in Startup Village, where the SXSW programming track brings together startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovative tastemakers. Ten innovative startups will be launching new products or services and presenting to a panel of industry experts. The winner will be chosen based on which product or service is most likely to succeed in the marketplace. In addition to the bevy of tech experts and industry leaders that will be judging the pitch competition, Jen Consalvo, the COO of Tech....
Because of this boom, new trends and techniques have been introduced to improve web design, making it more attractive and interactive. Although spring has only just sprung, the web design trends of the year are already quite apparent. Minimalism continues to be a popular design trend. It seems this clutter-less look, which focuses on content rather than flash, will continue. This web design technique makes optimal use of white space to draw the eye accordingly....
We’re talking pay gaps, percentage of women at the company (and in tech and leadership), maternity leave, and who gets promoted. Kiva, for example, boasts 55% women at the company. At Shyp and DoubleDutch, more women get raises than men. Keen IO has an impressive maternity package, including 6 months paid leave, $1,000 in “baby cash,” and $250 per month toward child care costs. Doxa‘s goal is to help women find equitable places to work that fit their personality....
Here are the top eleven best apps of 2016 from different app developers around the world. Box TV This is a developing application in the field that has similar features just like show box. It can stream movies online in full HD. It is among the most downloaded applications because of its amazing features. It has a feature that can enable streaming to TV via Chromecast. Netflix It is an application designed to provide both TV shows and movies to both android users and iOS....
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As cited in Economic and Workforce Development: New Realities for a New Millennium, 60 percent of new jobs being created will require skills held by only 20 percent of the population. As much as you’d like to think your startup can always identify the cream of the crop, there’s no denying that some of the candidates you interview are going to be duds. To help you better identify and reject these lackluster applicants, here are three types of job candidates you should probably stay away from:...
