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smallbiztrends | February 02, 2018

A year after Google overhauled Hangouts, the Slack-like chat capabilities of this app are going to allow teams to come together along with the G Suite of services. And because it will be available at no cost for G Suite subscribers, the close integration of the apps within the suite might be enough to persuade business to opt for Hangouts Chat. For many small businesses who want fully integrated and affordable solutions, G Suite with Hangouts Chats is a great option. Under this Google ecosystem,...

smallbiztrends | July 11, 2018

For entrepreneurs, the idea of crafting a unicorn company from the ground up is usually the dream. After all, that means the business has a valuation of a minimum of one billion dollars, and that’s a significant accomplishment.If you take a look at what it takes to become a founder of a unicorn company, there are numerous factors involved.Hard work, dedication, and leadership skills are a must as, without passion and diligence, you likely won’t achieve success. Having a fantastic con...

thinkadvisor | November 28, 2018

Successful small business owners can be among a financial advisor’s best clients. Not only do these professionals often enjoy high incomes that fund sizeable personal investment portfolios, they also may rely on their advisor to provide other investment-related services, such as retirement plan advice. While a small business owner’s personal holdings and business assets often are separated by the legal walls of the business’s limited-liability status, there is no doubt that own...

venturebeat | December 09, 2018

The startup economy of today is eerily similar to the banking sector of 2007 right before the financial crisis. In testimony to Congress about the causes of that crisis, Ben Bernanke said: “The propensity for excessive risk-taking by interconnected firms must be greatly reduced.” We’re seeing that kind of dangerous interconnectedness again this time in the startup sector. Slack, WeWork, even giants like Amazon are seeking to make more money faster off of other start...