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Just like in the past, every achievement we get nowadays depends on collaboration, of which workgroups are a key aspect. However, some of these workgroups are not the traditional organic teams within companies – they require collaboration that goes beyond company borders. Truthfully, every ongoing business discussion, every cross-company project, and every email conversation with several people on CC, is actually a workgroup trying to get something done. And this is why a platform like Workgroup makes absolute sense....

Here are a few proven strategies that will help you start a business culture composed of well-versed individuals. 1. Put a Conscious Effort Into Establishing a Culture A culture does not just happen on its own. You need to put a conscious effort in shaping it and it all starts in the foundations that you have built for your company. Your hiring policy is very crucial in shaping your culture early on because once you have hired a set of individuals with the right qualities then it would be easier to carry that legacy moving on forward....

In honor of #TBT and to parallel its now-dual nature, we’ve compiled several services that will take all of your physical pictures and convert them into digital format (so you can retouch them on Photoshop, store them in the Cloud, or whatever else). Here are 6 services that digitize photos: DigMyPics DigMyPics offers typical photo-scanning, as well as slide-, negative-, and APS negative-scanning. Price ranges from $0.39 to $1.19 per frame/picture depending on the resolution in which you’d like to receive and on the the format in which you send your pictures....

Read more about building your brand at Tech.Co. – Darrah Brustein of Network Under 40 – Syed Balkhi of Awesome Motive Inc. – Joshua Dorkin of Bigger Pockets – Peter Daisyme of Hostt – Jared Brown of Talentopoly – Dave Nevogt of Hubstaff – Kristopher B. Jones of French Girls – Nick Bayer of Saxbys Coffee – Matthew Capala of Alphametic – Heather Schwarz of Early Shares

While perusing my favorite MOOC sites, I came across a ton of courses that can help you round out your skills as an entrepreneur and business person. This list is only the tip of the iceberg. 1. An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1), Coursera Even if you have no intentions of being a technical founder, it’s always good to have a little bit of background in a programming language, for when you need to communicate with developers....

In a recent study by MIT aimed to show the hype curve of AI, the majority of executives across industries predict that AI will have a massive effect on the businesses over the next five years. In practice, actual adoption shows that less than 19 percent of companies have adopted and understand AI. As I mentioned in my post on Machine Intelligence clusters, the UK is still the leading AI + ML hub in Europe (Let’s hope Brexit doesn’t f**k it up)....

After suspicious activity was detected on the department’s online licensing system in late January, it was temporarily shut down. This has caused significant problems for Washington-based professionals attempting to apply for, renew, or modify their licenses. It’s another grim reminder of the importance of using tools like password managers to improve your password security across multiple accounts, and ensuring multi-factor authentication is used where it can be. What Happened During the Breach?...

Norman Guadagno, a senior marketing officer at Carbonite, has said that “almost one in five small business owners say their company has had a loss of data in the past year,” with each data hack costing anything ranging $100,000 to $400,000. It, therefore, pays to understand cybersecurity to better protect you and your business. Ransomeware Risks Ransomware attacks can be especially devastating for small business owners. When hackers seize your data, encrypt it, and demand money in exchange for the key to unlock that data, you are truly at the mercy of the criminals....

However, presentations can go awry as a result of technological problems and, of course, as a result of the human element. The technological issues are often the easiest to overcome. Here are a few tips: If you are unable to open your PowerPoint file, I urge you to refer to this excellent resource provided by Microsoft MVP, Echo Swinford. It is worth printing and retaining for future reference. Corrupted PowerPoint files are not all that uncommon and Swinford’s suggested fixes may one day save your bacon....

So why is there such a gap between men and women when it comes to getting VC funding? There are a few reasons why this is happening. And it is important to understand the problem from the root to be able to come up with reliable solutions. The increase in women working in tech has a direct effect on the rise of women founding and co-founding startups. These three tips may help women entrepreneurs who are planning to take their businesses up to the next level:...

If you want to bring a new life to old games, whether it is getting rid of unused games or relive what is like to play old titles, check these three interesting tips. Selling unused games Even though old games are great, sometimes our lives do not allow us to play them as much as we would like. So, chances are that boxes with unused old games are accumulating in your attic, games that, most likely, you will not play again....

Google created the Panda update to penalize sites that relied on very low-quality content. Their official guidance from the Official Google Webmaster Blog states: Essentially Google are telling you to write for the user, not to satisfy the key phrase density you would like to achieve. It’s not 1999 any more! All of this means that your content is going to take longer to produce. Higher quality content isn’t easy – it’s very time consuming....

While many educators use Minecraft to teach project-based learning and other liberal arts topics, many don’t realize that Minecraft is one the best ways to teach students computer programming. Here are four reasons Minecraft is great for teaching kids coding. Minecraft Motivates Getting kids to try computer programming is surprisingly easy. Keeping them engaged, however, is a very different story. While kids will quickly adapt to the new stimuli, they rarely take the steps towards became masters of this new, albeit complicated skill....

It’s difficult to argue that technology hasn’t improved so many different aspects of our lives. But when big corporations turn to technology to help with customer interactions, their main motivation is usually cost reduction. Often, this can make it harder – not easier – for customers to get what they want. But small and medium businesses (SMBs), face slightly different challenges. The new wave of customer support means that businesses, no matter the size, are moving away from cutting corners on support costs....

As perhaps the most recognizable coworking space in the world, WeWork is dedicated to bringing business resources to everyone. Their commitment to inclusivity and diversity are undeniable, as is evident from the Creator Awards and other meaningful initiatives. Their support of women founders is inspiring, and if you don’t believe us, meet a few of them for yourself. Shaniqua Davis was tired of being turned down for jobs that she knew she was qualified for....

While there are a lot of software to help your customer service agents, sometimes the most basic, uncomplicated ways to engage with them are the only things you need. If you think you need to reach out to your customers more, here are some tips for you: Keep Track of Your Social Media Accounts Since people are always on their smartphones, tablets and laptops these days, monitoring your social media accounts everyday can be a great way to keep your customers feeling secured....

Proper packaging and timely distribution of food items, whether fresh or processed is essential for the success of a business. Packaging should be economical, environment-friendly and practical. Much research and development is being done to incorporate the packaging concepts into reality. Hopefully, we will be able to see these modern concepts soon in shopping centers, restaurants and in our kitchens which will “go beyond” the basic task of packing from safe, hygienic, durable to even making it reusable & eatable....

Fortunately, we’ve got a short guide of gadgets you can bring that will keep you stay connected to all the fun and excitement of the event. Check out these five gadgets that you need to bring to Innovate Celebrate 2017: A Fitness Tracker I’ll be honest with you; you’re going to do a lot of walking at Innovate Celebrate. Between the exciting excursions, the fun parties, and the riveting talks and panels across the conference, you’ll be running back and forth more than you can imagine....

Considering the existence of do-it yourself models and single-use competitors, the market for traditional air conditioning is waning. However, these startups aim to innovate and evolve the business to make cooling your home as simple and convenient as turning on your computer. From smart sensor technology to respiratory-problem sensitive software, there is no telling what the world of air conditioning will look like in the future. If you want to see what HVAC startups are doing to keep you cool this summer, check out a few of them below....

When you look into the lives of some of the most successful entrepreneurs, you will be amazed by how perfectly they balance their business and travel lives. From maximizing their time to minimizing their expense, successful entrepreneurs develop a habit of utilizing important essentials and tools that can make them more productive. Here are a few important travel tips for entrepreneurs: Prepare a To-Do List As a business owner, there are times that stress and travel line up....