Stuart Frost

Building and running a company in a highly saturated market can be challenging. As more businesses get set up every day that bring a slightly new twist and extra feature on an already existing product/service, it becomes more difficult to differentiate your company. One competitive advantage that you can use is the tech stack that runs your cmopany in the background. Here are some technologies that are worth investing in.
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Having a solid cloud computing infrastru...

You’ve probably heard about those astronomical returns gained by some Bitcoin or Dogecoin investors and thought to yourself – how do I get a piece of the action? When you start to dive into the world of cryptocurrencies, the first concept you’ll most likely stumble upon is blockchain. It is the basis of what these cryptocurrencies are built on. Thus, gaining a mastery of blockchain technology is key to being able to participate in the category both as an investor and as a consumer.
Database D...

Startups are reaching 1 billion dollar valuations quite rapidly now. Many new startups with little revenue are getting sky-high valuations as investors are betting big bucks on future growth. While valuations don’t mean what they used to, there are still plenty of up-and-coming startups that are worth paying attention to.
Embark Veterinary is a company based in Boston that targets dog owners. With nearly 50 million households having a dog, that is a massive market. The startup sells DNA test ...

From social media to eCommerce sites, there are plenty of opportunities for consumers to provide feedback to their favorite brands and commercial businesses. In addition to providing these opportunities to your customers, it’s equally important to read the feedback that you are receiving. While some negative reviews may be irrational or based on isolated incidences, you’ll find that many customers are offering insights that can benefit your business.
Pay Attention to Wording
When you read the...

You’ll never find success if you don’t find a project that inspires you to feel passionate. To be successful, you’ll have to dedicate countless hours in the pursuit of your startup business, so you will have to choose something you love. You will also have to give a great deal. of thought to the business you want to build around your passion. If you don’t have a vivid vision for your startup, you’ll find it difficult to get things off the ground.
Build the Right Team
You’ll have to be able to...

The only inevitability in business is change. That’s even more true today and not just due to the pandemic era. The advent of the Digital Age has been steadily rewriting to rules of the basics of commerce for more than two decades now.
That includes how companies engage with their customers. Industry analysts see a number of key changes on the horizon and others transformation that are happening right now.
Consider:
Will it die out? Is it already being phased out? With the help of powerful in...

Every small business owner must see the big picture and envision the state of their business with time. You may not have huge capital to begin a big business, but you need a strategy to transform your small business into a big business venture. Here are some of the steps small business people can follow to take their start-up to the next business level.
Working With Set Goals
Goal setting is essential in ensuring you remain focused, track achievements and measure progress. Additionally, goals...

Every company experiences rises and falls in a normal lifecycle. There is a temporary phase that it enters or exits based on different factors like the nation’s economy, increased product supply, reduced consumer demands, etc. It is always important to know which current stage the company is going through.
Launch
The product launch is the most anticipated phase in the business’s lifecycle. This is accompanied by the launch of a marketing campaign to promote the products online, in stores or b...

As a leader, your primary goal is to inspire your team to work well together. This usually involves finding ways to build a stronger bond within the team to ensure efficiency and productivity will be maximized. You may also want to make a lasting mark on your team. While not every leader will leave a positive impression with the members of their team, here are things you can do to impress a positive legacy upon the people you lead.
Stay True to Your Character
Many leaders act out of character...

For many students, the COVID pandemic has radically changed how schooling works at all age levels: In 2021, most very young children have known little else other than taking classes from home, and in underserved communities, school closures have been an extremely difficult challenge for students and educators alike.
This is not because students do not have a desire to learn or to succeed in life. In impoverished communities where multi-generational poverty was a major issue even before COVID ...

Many government-provided options remain in place to assist small businesses with economic recovery efforts in the wake of COVID-19. But other small businesses and those who want to start new small businesses can find a range of options to help with financing an operation, including non-government and private/non-profit foundations.
First, let’s very briefly run down what’s is still available from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) HERE
Economic...

Management skills are necessary skills for entrepreneurs who are starting and growing their businesses. They may not need great accounting skills, but they need good leadership, communication and time management skills. In business, there are certain steps to take when building professional skills in management.
Focus on Key Skills
There are only certain types of skills that managers need to succeed in business. Two of the most important skills to apply are sales and marketing. Marketing is a...

Starting a company is an easy task for any owner; however, growing it might be challenging after some time. One of the practical solutions that a business owner can consider is merging their company with another. The following are instances when they should prioritize merging.
Stagnant Growth
As stated above, it might reach a point that the company is not generating revenue. It could be because it is not making growth in their region. Notably, it can be pricey to expand the business in compar...

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted as it is tough physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It requires a tremendous amount of confidence, courage, and risk-taking. However, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding entrepreneurship that may prevent people from starting their businesses. Here are some of the biggest myths about starting your businesses debunked.
Entrepreneurs Don’t Have a Personal Life
This is a common myth that entrepreneurs do not have time for their fa...