• Mobile Phone House Real Estate
    Real Estate

    Benefits of emerging technologies in real estate

    Real estate is widely regarded as one of the last industries to embrace technology. Realtor lock boxes that facilitated home showings were once viewed as cutting edge. Now, many homes are being purchased sight unseen, something previous generations would have regarded as ludicrous. Baby Boomers liked to kick the tires before purchasing a vehicle and some even wanted to crawl beneath a house to check for any structural issues and signs of termites before making the purchase, believing their own eyes over even a home inspector. The industry has been changing incrementally for decades. Before long, home inspections became commonplace and a certification process for inspectors was established in the…

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    Business Tools

    The Latest Innovations in Business Tech Powering Remote Work

    Roughly seven million people now work remotely in the United States — a growth of 44% over the past five years. Fortunately, recent innovations in technology are making remote work easier than ever before. Cloud hosting, AI recruiting, and gamified training, in particular, are some of the latest tech tools business owners are using to ensure maximum workplace efficiency and productivity.

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    Gadget

    Why a Solar Power Bank is a Useful Piece of Tech to Have in Your Home

    Are you looking for a way to decrease your carbon footprint while saving money at the same time? Many consumers are investing in a more sustainable lifestyle in an effort to help the environment and decrease unnecessary expenses. While you do not hear much about these initiatives in the news or on mainstream media channels, it is quite a popular topic among people all over the world.

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    Economics

    8 Business Trends of 2020 (and Beyond)

    2020 has been an unusual year in many ways, but some things remain constant. One of those things is the way that business trends ebb and flow. Unsurprisingly, most of these trends relate to advanced technology. As the tech industry continues to explode, the business world will have to grow with it, preparing for every possibility, both good and bad.

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    Finance

    4 Quick Tips for Appealing To Venture Capital Investors

    Building a startup has almost become a science after more than twenty years of venture capital dominance in the tech industry. Tomorrow’s global leaders are almost always companies that set out from the beginning to grow quickly, moving into international markets and establishing a service or platform unlike any other. While not every company is well-suited to this model, those whose business model depends on wide exposure and a large user base usually find it a good fit. If that sounds like your new business idea, the next step is understanding how venture capitalism works, what makes investors view a project as promising, and how you can gear your company’s…

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    Business Tools

    Many Companies Are Not Actually GDPR Compliant

    Data breaches have become increasingly common in recent years. As cybercriminals have become more organized and sophisticated, the repositories of personal user data held by many companies as a core part of their business strategy have become a common target of attack. Since many organizations do not have the appropriate defenses in place to fend off these attacks, data breaches now occur on a more than daily basis. One response to the growing threat of the data breach has been the passage of multiple data protection regulations. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is likely the most famous of these and inspired many others to be created. While the…

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    Management

    Common Mistakes that You Should Avoid When Starting Your Own Business

    Starting your own business is a big step in everyone’s life. The idea of being your own boss is very appealing to most people, which is why sometimes they rush into the process of starting a company. It is very important that you get it right from the start just to avoid unnecessary costs in the future and to make sure your idea succeeds. The astonishing fact conserving small businesses is that 20% fail within their first year, and 50% fail in their fifth year. However, this should not discourage you from your idea if you simply follow some of the necessary guidelines and avoid mistakes along the process. 1.…

  • Business Tools

    Important Equipment for Business

    Every office needs essential equipment that makes things work. These things include computers, scanners, printers and other tools to help you do your job. In your office, even your paper and your stapler are essential for getting work done. One of the best things you can do is to have all the equipment you need and keep them maintained properly. Without this maintenance, you might run into some trouble which can cause problems for you in the future. However, you should always keep your office equipment in great condition so you know they can work when you need them. For example, a well-maintained laminating machine from USI Laminate will do…

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    Business Tools

    Software All New Businesses Must Have

    Congratulations! So you have decided to set out on your own, either by starting a small business or freelancing (one in the same, really). This is surely an exciting time for you and your loved ones, but it can also be a bit overwhelming if you don’t have the right support tools in place to help you. Fortunately, there are tons of software options for small businesses meant to streamline the day-to-day processes. From accounting to scheduling to shipping management, the tech world has got you covered. If you are not taking advantage of all the fruits the digital age has wrought, you are bound to be left in the…