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5 Mobile Checkout Guidelines to Maximize Conversions

Let’s do some number crunching. According to Criteo’s Q1 2015 State of Mobile Commerce Report: Mobile accounts for 29% of all eCommerce transactions in the US and 34% on a global scale. By the end…

The Technology of the Modern Business

There is no denying the importance of technology in any modern business setting. It has become abundantly clear that the companies that use the latest technology are the ones that are most successful. Of course…

Should You Incorporate a Startup? 5 Times When the Answer is Yes

Getting a new business off the ground is challenging enough, but it can feel downright overwhelming when you consider the legal ramifications. While not every startup needs to take the step of incorporating or forming…

Where to Go When the Bank Says No

A recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found 90 percent of small businesses have had their loan request rejected by their bank in the past year. It’s an extraordinary—and alarming—number given…

5 Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback to Your Employees

Many managers cringe at the mention of giving feedback to their employees—most of them are usually trained to lead teams or manage resources, not give constructive feedback. This is a serious mistake that can cost…

The Anatomy of a Great Business Team

In business, the dynamics of a team can make or break a project; this is even more prominent in small businesses where the role of each individual in the team is felt more keenly. In…

6 Tips for Renting Small Business Space

Most small businesses will, at some point or another, need a physical space to work in. Even with the best experts and great ideas, a company cannot grow without a physical office. One of your…

How is a Business Ecosystem a Key Driver to Success?

In a Harvard Magazine interview, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Chair and Director of the Harvard University Advanced Leadership Initiative, explained: “In Silicon Valley, there is a sense that you prosper only because you’re surrounded by lots…

3 Key Considerations for Launching a Successful Online Store

You might have started your eCommerce business on niche sites such as Amazon or Ebay. But if your business growth is huge, it shouldn’t be too long before you feel the need to launch your…

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Should Your Next Business Loan Be Secured or Unsecured?

One of the biggest decisions a business has to make when seeking finance is whether to choose a secured or unsecured loan. In simple terms, a secured loan is taken out against agreed collateral, with…