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Top Tips for Using Video in Your Social Media Marketing Strategy

Top Tips for Using Video in Your Social Media Marketing Strategy Social media marketing has become an integral part of every serious business in the 21st century. In fact, if you are not using it, you are probably losing money. An effective social media marketing plan of action is vital for the growth of your […]

It’s a Christmas Miracle!

1. It’s a Christmas Miracle! Everything that Amazon touches turns to gold, right? Apparently, the holidays are no different.  Starting November, the online super company will be selling live, fresh Christmas trees. This strategic move will truly allow Amazon to dominate this holiday season, especially when combined with its unmatched sales for gifts. The anticipated […]

Get More Engagement on Instagram with These Amazing Stories Templates

Get More Engagement on Instagram with These Amazing Stories Templates Instagram stories are one of the best ways to increase follower count and also create high-quality brand content for your social followers. Besides the professional logos or fancy brand names, everyone on social media loves to enjoy the human aspect of your business or brand. So, […]

5 Innovative Tech-Related Business Ideas

5 Innovative Tech-Related Business Ideas Technology-related businesses have the potential to grow rapidly and generate important revenue for its founders, and at the same time provide solutions for the client needs who are looking to solve a specific tech issue or find a product that suits their needs. While there are many tech ideas related […]

Justin Timberlake: Super U Podcast

Justin Timberlake: Super U Podcast Our new episode of the Super U Podcast is live! The Super U Podcast delivers curated tips from top performers and thought leaders to help unlock and unleash your inner superpower. This week’s episode features Justin Timberlake. JT is an American singer-songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. Throughout his solo […]

‘Spotify for Textbooks’ to the Rescue!

1. ‘Spotify for Textbooks’ Perlego has raised $4.8M towards funding, what founders, Gauthier Van Malderen and Matthew Davis, coin to be the ‘Spotify for textbooks.’ The company’s plan is to provide students and professionals access to over 200K eBooks when they agree to subscribe to the service and pay $15/month. The classic ‘professor forces student […]

3 Ways Marijuana is Impacting the Economy

3 Ways Marijuana is Impacting the Economy Since Oregon became the first U.S. state to decriminalize marijuana in 1973, the public has scrutinized its impact. Now with eight other states legalizing the sale and possession of cannabis for recreational and medical use, and two more legalizing the drug’s personal use but not its commercial sale, […]

The truth about UK business owner’s thoughts on business in the US [INFOGRAPHIC]

The truth about UK business owner’s thoughts on business in the US We all know that business in America is booming, and if you want your business to flourish, then America is always a great place to be. However, despite its reputation as the world’s largest economy, America isn’t for everyone. American expansion experts; Foothold […]

How to Organize your Content Marketing Efforts to Yield Better Results

How to Organize your Content Marketing Efforts to Yield Better Results Is long-term success with content marketing an important goal for your business? Then consistency in implementing effective strategies is the key to achieving that goal. According to research conducted by the Content Marketing Institute, content marketing yields 3 times as many leads as outbound […]

Jack Ma’s Retirement ‘Succession Plan’

1. Jack Ma’s Retirement ‘Succession Plan’ Jack Ma, Alibaba founder, turns 54 today and is expected to unveil his succession plan for retirement life. “I sat down with our senior executives 10 years ago, and asked what Alibaba would do without me,” Ma said. “I’m very proud that Alibaba now has the structure, corporate culture, […]