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 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…
Fix Problems with Timesheet Errors with a Few Simple Apps
I remember starting my first business. I quickly discovered how much the average business owner has on their plates. It can be easy to lose track of the importance of things like employee time tracking….
4 Top Tips to Economically Fund a New Small Business
Before 2008, small businesses could easily secure funding. Everything changed once the Great Recession took hold. The days of easy funding ended in a matter of weeks. Banks experienced the worst credit crunch in over…
Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas of Corporate Gift Giving
During the last holiday season, The Ladders published an article citing research on the motivational benefits of gift giving in the workplace. A survey by the Advertising Specialty Institute showed that 42% of employers gave…
Simple Ways to Get Customers to Think of Your Brand Every Day
One of the most difficult parts of growing a business is creating a strong, sustainable brand image. Too many businesses believe that they can earn customer loyalty with a single ad, even if the customer…
Pros and Cons of Moving from Freelancing to a Passive Income Business
A growing number of people are making money off of the gig economy. According to recent figures, around 36% of the workforce is making a living offering various freelancing services. It is easy to see…
4 Ways a Poor Lead Scoring Model Will Ruin Your Business
A young man I know from New England recently launched his own modular home business. He struggled to grow his company for the first few months, but eventually he started getting his bearings. He said…