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Purchasing a new piece of equipment for your business can be a difficult process filled with lots of different steps and friction. However, this isn’t the time to sit back and let someone else take charge. A correct purchase will push your business forward, while an incorrect one could hold you back for years to […]

Let’s face it — it’s difficult to keep up with the pace (and price) of new technologies. Business owners face a barrage of new technologies, all promising revolutionary results. Wading through the hype can be time-consuming, but the right investments will reap dividends that more than make up for their cost. Technological advancements offer the […]

E-commerce is experiencing massive growth year after year, shattering records while doing so. There was a time when brick-and-mortar stores were not merely profitable, but also highly influential.   Take, for example, Sears. If there were ever a legacy brand that defined American capitalism, it would have been this one. First opened in 1892, Sears […]

Retailers can tap into an immense source of spending power if they can successfully market to Millennials, who currently make up more than a third of American workers. Not surprisingly, considering the world in which this generation has come of age, creative uses of technology are proving to be very effective in accomplishing this. According […]

Congratulations on registering your new business! Or if you’re still contemplating forming your business, and just trying to better understand the steps required for having a bank account under the company name, you’re in the right place. Be sure you have seen our Lloyd & Mousilli guide on incorporation here for a step by step analysis. […]

No matter what industry you’re in, staying profitable is always a priority. Reducing overhead costs is vital to this goal, and most advice for doing so these days involves technology. But investing in new tech can seem like a luxury that companies only engage in when they have capital to burn. In today’s technology-centric landscape, […]

With Thanksgiving just behind you — and what you’re thankful for still top of mind — it’s only natural to be thinking about gratitude and giving back. Giving Tuesday, which is just three days away, is vital for nonprofits. If organizations prepare for Giving Tuesday well, they’ll raise more money during this annual fundraising day, […]

GPS and location data allows you to track items, people, and even shipments. At any given time, you can see where something is, how long it might take to reach a particular destination, and also how fast it’s traveling. On a consumer level, the information is relatively limited. You can see a phone’s — and […]

As marketplaces become more crowded and competitive, companies will need to look for every advantage to remain relevant and appealing. AI plays a big part in that.

Nearly a decade has passed since renowned venture capitalist Marc Andreessen famously declared that “software is eating the world.” The subsequent years have proven his observation was a prescient one, and the software developers driving this phenomenon have risen to the top of the proverbial food chain. Now, however, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they, too, are […]

Any business owner will tell you there is a massive chasm between “concept” and “execution.” More than half of the time, business owners and entrepreneurs will come up with amazing concepts — foolproof plans. And more than half of the time, it’s the execution phase that kills them. Here’s how OKR’s completely transformed our culture. […]

As a small business owner, you might feel like everyone’s out to get a piece of your income. These great tools prove that’s not the case.

This article is the third part of my extended series on boundaryless teams, remote-first companies, and the future of work. In my two previous installments, I talked about the changing dynamics in many tech-centric cities. I explained why authorities like Sam Altman of Y-Combinator, Angel List’s Naval Ravikant, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Bill Gurley, […]

To avoid being left behind, take steps to prepare your organization for automation — even if you can’t put the necessary systems in place all at once.

Once you implement scalable processes, you can focus on increasing demand for your product or service without wondering whether your startup can handle it.

Knowingly or unknowingly we are all using artificial intelligence or AI. There is a combination of always-on devices, cloud and edge computing, and APIs in our everyday lives and business practices bringing AI into practice. Here is how to create symbiotic relationships with AI in business. Even though the relationship between humans and machines is […]

We may not have robots like C-3PO from “Star Wars” or Rosie from “The Jetsons,” but there’s no denying that the machines we do have are getting smarter. But are business leaders taking advantage of their capabilities? It’s easy to imagine adopting AI in some indefinite future, but the technology already has the capacity to […]

12 entrepreneurs share ideas on how to come up with great ideas—and actually follow through.

In software development, the amount of time invested in software testing directly correlates to the success of a finished product. That being said, no one can afford to test a product endlessly when the priority is getting it to market. Techniques like unit testing have helped to streamline how software developers critique their creations, but these […]

IT leaders have been some mighty unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. When social distancing required millions of Americans to work remotely — IT managers were the ones who made it all possible. The IT Managers kept the economy afloat and created a sense of normalcy amid unprecedented circumstances. We need to thank them — […]

While you may never be able to know for certain whether or not a partnership will be symbiotic in the long term, you can start by identifying the partners most crucial to your operations.

There are several factors to consider before joining a group purchasing organization.

Onboarding a new remote developer is arguably one of the most important things you can add to your core competencies if you want to assure your new hires’ success. Here is how to onboard remote engineers — with a practical guide from an expert. Today, with COVID-19 making every new hire remote, excellence in onboarding […]

Don’t be blindsided. It’s time to adjust to the “new normal,” and that means buttoning up your supply chain sooner rather than later.

Automation is often seen as manufacturers’ ticket to the future. Lately, however, a new labor model has been drawing jealous stares from other sectors. 

Savvy businesses in shipping and logistics would do well to adopt forward-thinking technologies if they want to remain competitive.

Knowingly or unknowingly we are all using artificial intelligence or AI. There is a combination of always-on devices, cloud and edge computing, and APIs in our everyday lives and business practices bringing AI into practice. Here is how to create symbiotic relationships with AI in business. Even though the relationship between humans and machines is […]

It’s important to pick the right software. The key question is this: Does it cut costs or bring more revenue in the door? If so, invest in it.

In my company’s early days, we were a small design agency with a singular focus. As we grew, we added staff in other disciplines so we could work directly with them and create a more efficient workflow. As people in other disciplines joined the fold, we saw how beneficial it was to have all these players at the […]

When past generations imagined the future, they pictured humans and machines speaking naturally to one another. While voice assistants like Siri and Alexa still fall short of that vision, they have come a long way from the days when talking to a machine was like pulling teeth. Here’s how mastering natural language processing (NLP) can boost […]

Global spending on digital transformation — or the digitalization of business practices, data, and products within organizations — is projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2023. With the future seeming ambiguous, will companies embrace digital transformation? What should companies reimagine in this transformative phase now to be relevant later? In a survey of more than 1,000 executives […]

This article is the third part of my extended series on boundaryless teams, remote-first companies, and the future of work. In my two previous installments, I talked about the changing dynamics in many tech-centric cities. I explained why authorities like Sam Altman of Y-Combinator, Angel List’s Naval Ravikant, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Bill Gurley, […]

The modern automobile is an engineering marvel. When a car drives down a highway, the wheels are spinning, the transmission is working, and the engine is firing on all cylinders. Meanwhile, the car’s computer collects more than 100 data points second — but almost none of that is visible on the dashboard. Trying to process […]

It’s no secret that automation can be disruptive. Employees have to learn how to operate with and alongside machines, but that discomfort has a payoff.

You have hidden waste in your supply chain. Save money there, then use those funds to grow your business and put your optimized processes to work.

In software development, the amount of time invested in software testing directly correlates to the success of a finished product. That being said, no one can afford to test a product endlessly when the priority is getting it to market. Techniques like unit testing have helped to streamline how software developers critique their creations, but these […]

Any business owner will tell you there is a massive chasm between “concept” and “execution.” More than half of the time, business owners and entrepreneurs will come up with amazing concepts — foolproof plans. And more than half of the time, it’s the execution phase that kills them. Here’s how OKR’s completely transformed our culture. […]

Nearly a decade has passed since renowned venture capitalist Marc Andreessen famously declared that “software is eating the world.” The subsequent years have proven his observation was a prescient one, and the software developers driving this phenomenon have risen to the top of the proverbial food chain. Now, however, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they, too, are […]

New technologies have the potential to make supply chains more efficient and more transparent than ever before. Unfortunately, implementing the right technologies in the right way is often easier said than done. Here are tips for selling smart supply chain solutions. Every company is filled with people who have different opinions about which technologies can boost […]