Erik Qualman's Blog, page 307
May 22, 2018
Cryptomania: The Devil’s Advocate
Cryptomania: The Devil’s Advocate Information technology company, Gartner, illustrates how new technologies are adopted through its hype cycle curve for emerging technologies. In a nutshell, the curve reflects society’s tendency to overestimate a new technology’s influence in the short-run, while remaining woefully incapable of accurately predicting its long-term impact. With that in mind, Blockchain is […]
Which Income Tax Resolutions Are Available for Businesses?
Which Income Tax Resolutions Are Available for Businesses? As a business owner, taxes must be paid to keep your business profitable and afloat. If business taxes are paid late (or not at all), you’ll end up owing more money due to interest and penalties. When owing back taxes, the IRS may send a notice of […]
May 21, 2018
Are You GDPR Ready?
1. GDPR Takes Effect This Upcoming Friday Across the EU, new data privacy rules will be implemented this upcoming Friday. GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation, has been in the works for four years and has been enacted to protect EU citizens from potential abuses like the Cambridge Analytica Scandal. For those who rebel against […]
Transform Healthcare IT Facilities for the Better with Reboot to Restore Technology
Transform Healthcare IT Facilities for the Better with Reboot to Restore Technology Healthcare is one sector that faces numerous challenges when it comes to implementing IT solutions. Given the massive amount of sensitive data that is involved, government-mandated regulations, and rapidly changing technology environments, healthcare organizations need to evolve and improve constantly, all the while […]
May 20, 2018
5 Management and Marketing Tips for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
5 Management and Marketing Tips for Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs An increasing number of professionals are choosing to work from home on either a part-time or a full-time basis. One reason for this is because rapid developments in business and technology are facilitating work-from-home opportunities. This option is typically more affordable for freelancers and self-employed individuals, […]
May 19, 2018
How to Reach an Influencer Level on Instagram?
How to Reach an Influencer Level on Instagram? The selling potential of influencer marketing has reached its all-time high. The so-called sponsored posts on social platforms are generating sales on a massive proportion. Apart from the social media’s most regular platform, Facebook, several new up-and-comers are becoming the promising channels for business conversion. Instagram has […]
May 18, 2018
New Re-Share Feature for Instagram Stories
1. New Re-Share Feature for Instagram Stories Yesterday, Instagram officially launched a re-storying feature allowing users to share another user’s Instagram post with their followers via Instagram Stories. The feature is designed to enable users to react to posts and regram the content onto their own feed. For example, an Instagram user can share content […]
How to Develop a Strong Online Presence for Your Business
How to Develop a Strong Online Presence for Your Business A strong online presence is no longer optional, but a requirement to survive as a business. Consumers are taking to the web to purchase goods and services, ranging from household staples to entertaining novelties. Failure to adapt to this particular digital trend can prove fatal […]
May 17, 2018
How Blockchain Can Re-Invent the Global Supply Chain
How Blockchain Can Re-Invent the Global Supply Chain Over the past few years, Cryptocurrency has become the new buzz word! The supply chain is becoming more and more tedious to handle. Two entities exchanging payments can now eliminate the need for a third party and do the transactions in a more secured, transparent and easy manner. […]
May 16, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gambling
1. U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gambling Being an avid sports fan can now yield financial gains. A recent Supreme Court landmark ruling could allow states across the country to legalize sports betting. It endorsed a state ruling in New Jersey which permits sports betting in casinos and horse racing. This move could enable states across […]
