Ryan Kidman

Ryan Kidman is a startup-investor and serial entrepreneur. Founder of Catalyst For Business and contributor to search giants like Yahoo Finance, MSN. He is passionate about blogging and covering topics like big data, business intelligence, startups & entrepreneurship. Follow him on twitter: @ryankhgb

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Here’s Your Guide to Choosing 3rd-Party Risk Management Tools

 You can’t work with vendors or other third parties these days without assuming some amount of risk — and as these vendor supply networks grow more and more globalized, that risk increases. Even though a…

Why Traditional Mail Marketing Works Great for Branding

Traditional mail marketing is still popular and, more importantly, effective for a lot of businesses. It’s a cost-effective marketing method, and it doesn’t have a lot of competition. The main goal of envelopes is to…

Working with Labor Unions? How HR Reps Can Help

Human resources and unions have a weird relationship. In a way, HR reps have replaced the role of unions. However, in larger organizations full of workers, unionization is still quite strong. You can often notice…

A Brief Overview of Endpoint Encryption for Small Businesses

Cyber threats and concerns are ubiquitous these days. It isn’t uncommon to hear about an aggressive breach or hack affecting a big corporation or large-scale service provider. Small businesses aren’t insulated from such problems. They’re…

4 “Need-to-Knows” About Shipping Dangerous Goods

Entrepreneurs are creative, big thinkers who look at the wider picture and long-term goals. However, when you manage a business, it’s also vital to consider details, including ways to limit risks. It may not be…

3 Smart Financial Decisions for Fledgling Entrepreneurs

As any experienced entrepreneur can attest, the first year represents a make-or-break period for most small businesses. A fledgling enterprise’s ability – or inability – to balance its finances is often the determinant factor in…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Strategic Sourcing

Strategic sourcing is a procurement process that allows businesses to create value while saving money. It can really give your company a competitive advantage by letting you find ways to save throughout the entire supply…

Freight Companies Find Ingenious Ways to Survive Covid-19 Crisis

There’s no denying that the growing threat of COVID-19 has had an adverse effect on a number of industries. Although freighting is among the industries to feel the sting, it’s managed to fare better than…

4 Ways Digital Technology Helps Small Businesses Maximize Bookings

Digital marketing appears to be a double-edged sword for many businesses. It has a much higher ROI than traditional marketing strategies, which should mean that businesses are celebrating it. Unfortunately, 76% of businesses struggle with…

4 Awesome Holiday Link-Building Tips to Grow Your Business’s Search Traffic

The winter holidays are just around the corner, which means most people—consumers and businesses alike—are beginning to think about the best ways to show they care. For many, presents to loved ones are high on…