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Not only is it an essential courtesy, but taking the time to write, say or even act out a “thank you” also has tremendous professional and psychological benefits for you and your business. I was especially impressed recently when an applicant further reflected on one of the questions I had asked during the interview in her thank-you email. It’s not that the answer she gave in the room wasn’t a strong one, but it was clear she was still thinking about the conversation that had taken place after she left our office....

People are keeping an eye out for trends in the mobile app industry, with a special focus on iOS app development considering the release of the Apple Watch early this year. One popular prediction is that enterprise apps are likely to get more complex and expensive in 2015. In the following, we’ll look at what these trends may hold for small and large businesses, and how they can leverage these various trends to craft dynamic iOS apps in 2015....

Just how promising is Israel’s tech industry? Promising enough for Google to open Campus Tel Aviv, a shared work environment for Israeli startups, developers, and entrepreneurs. Here, tech-savvy professionals are given access to Google’s devices, experts and, workshops, all with the goal of helping Israel maintain its reputation as a startup nation. Despite this, there has been recent speculation that Israel is not the tech powerhouse it used to be a few years back....

Learning to effectively manage these people wasn’t easy and I made some mistakes along the way. Despite these early troubles, I believe that when managed well, a workforce that is scattered around the globe is ideal over one that operates from a single location. First, a remote workforce gives you access to the best talent, no matter where they are in the world. Second, it allows your business to have a broader reach....

The many eLearning companies out there help greatly with this cause. Whether it’s for an MBA, business, or a new language, there are online resources out there that can help lifelong learners succeed in their chosen path. However, it falls onto the student to choose the right company that can provide them with adequate knowledge and training – shaping them into individuals committed to competence, excellence, and the drive to make an impact....

Your website may be working … but is it working hard enough? Online marketers not only have to keep up with the current landscape, but also look ahead to anticipate what the future might bring. Here’s what’s likely to happen in 2014 as the Internet continues to change. Content marketing still reigns supreme Providing consistently valuable content has always been a staple of online marketing, and it’s going to become more important than ever....

This is one of the ways that Kimmel, a sociologist and professor at Stony Brook University, responds to men who find the crusade for gender equality a bit unsettling. But making men feel privileged or guilty may not be the most effective way to get men on board. Instead, Kimmel thinks we can inspire men to help better the lives of women because of the benefits they can expect from it....

That said, you should never take cybersecurity lightly and set safety measures from within the workplace. Be proactive and aim for prevention rather than focus on recovery and cleanup procedures. Promote Security Awareness in Your Staff Gaining your staff’s cooperation is the key to data loss prevention in your workplace. According to numerous studies, a high percentage of security breaches were caused by employee actions – criminal and unintentional. Regardless of motive, you need to train your employees about the best practices for data security....

43North is an annual startup competition offering $5 million to truly remarkable startups around the world. They’ve crowned 29 winning startups from across North America and as far away as Taiwan and Israel. In addition to the sizable amount of capital, 43North provides winning startups with incubator space and expert mentorship to help grow their company. The goal of the competition is to foster the economy of the Buffalo area, which is made apparent by the necessity for company founders, along with at least half the staff to move to the area for at least a year....

For McAfee, that’s perhaps nothing new. But, the bold statement that his bitcoin wallet hardware was “unhackable” was – just maybe – asking for trouble. Guess what? It got hacked. It’s been over 100 years since the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sank, and yet still people haven’t learned. We look at what happened in the case of McAfee’s Bitfi wallet, and other notable tech goofs over the years. Stay protected against hacks with our guide to the Best Password Managers for 2018...

Our PR team has generated a list of the top five types of personalities we see every day in our inbox, along with solutions for the best way to respond. Be calm. It’s all about training your clients by setting email boundaries. Do not answer those emails right away (unless there is a serious crisis). Send one single email that addresses only the pertinent information crucial for campaign success. These emails create a false sense of urgency and will only cause you more stress if you don’t take a step back and realize this barrage doesn’t mean the world is falling apart....

Phishing scams, for those that don’t know, are clever, albeit illegal, plots to get you to input your personal information into a less-than-legitimate form, file, or website that will, in effect, lead to identity theft, malicious bank charges, and anything else a hacker can think to use your personal information for. And despite most people claiming that they can spot a phishing scam a mile away, studies show that they’re a lot harder to decipher than most people think....

Be Humble Before the conference, I had already planned for my introduction. Despite the fact that most presenters would be reading a script of the speakers’ bios, I decided to go above and beyond and have it memorized. Sounds like a good plan, right? Unfortunately, I made the mistake of thinking that I could write my script the night before and commit it to memory in a single night. This is the worst idea you can have when it comes to public speaking....

However, outsourced teams can become a source of unexpected costs and quite the handful if you don’t know how to manage them properly. Before you outsource overseas, make sure you’ve addressed these 5 key questions. Do You Have a Plan? Before you go down the path of hiring a freelance or an outsourced team, you need to have a clear vision and objectives in mind. Ben Hood, Chief Strategy Officer of GogoApps, said:...

The most successful of these emerging technologies are ones that simplify our everyday activities and make it easier than ever to perform important tasks on a day-to-day basis. Here are today’s five best technologies that help companies drive mobile engagement. Wallets Not only do digital wallets allow users to engage and connect with their favorite brands more simply than ever, but it also enables them to connect with new brands as well....

With 87 percent of startups hiring nationwide, it’s surprising to hear many startup executives say filling jobs is still a challenge. When it comes to hiring for your startup, it’s not only essential to attract qualified individuals, but also to hire great candidates who share your startup’s values and passion. In the hunt for startup talent, you’re not only competing against larger companies with higher pay scales, you’re also going up against employer brands who’ve mastered the art of showcasing company culture to attract talent....

Unfortunately, that excitement can be the cause of entrepreneurs failing to consider the legal implications of their actions. And a startup in legal trouble is unlikely to become solvent, let alone the most prolific company in the world. The following is a list of six legal mistakes frequently made by startups. Failing to Set up an LLC or Corporation It is very rarely a good idea to start a business as a sole proprietorship or simple partnership....

Pokemon Go started a little over two years ago when Google and the Pokemon team decided to pull a PR stunt. It reminds one a bit of the hype over the “Flappy Birds” game, created by a Viet Nam graduate student who only did it as a student project and ended up having to close it down because it became too big to handle. Months later, and now the game is changing the world around us....

Most of the income for YouTube stars is generated from advertisements, sponsored videos, and affiliate products. There are different views and opinions about the average CPM for YouTube videos, but I went with $3 CPM to estimate how much these little entrepreneurs are earning. Here is a little math: 1000 video views = $3 to $6 10,000 views = $30 to $60 100,000 views = $300 to $600 1 million views = $3000 to $6000 These kids hundreds of thousands of views per month, so you can imagine what the income is for each of these video empire entrepreneurs....

Most of the failures experienced in the implementation of IoT solutions are due to shortcomings in project management, architectural development, rollout out of the project or key building block technologies. Security There are some security risks to IoT devices. This issue of poor cybersecurity implementation in applications, networks, data and equipment have made IoT projects more challenging. Several projects face inconsistencies in planning, design, implementation and operations, which ultimately results in problems with access, data protection and communication....