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How the Internet of Things (IoT) Companies are Changing the Startup World

The Internet of Things (IoT) is the idea that anything from the smoke detector in your bedroom to the streetlight across the street can be hooked up with sensors, monitored and controlled via the internet,...

byNatalie Baker

July 18, 2016

The Importance of a Digital Detox

The proliferation of digital devices means that we’re constantly connected to the office, wherever we are. It can become difficult to switch off from work. Whether it’s a two week holiday or a twenty minute...

byInstant Offices

July 2, 2016

4 Ways Accounting Innovation Benefits Business Owners

As technology advances, so do the advantages for business owners. From screen sharing on conference calls to accessing emails on an iPad while in flight, it’s a great time to run a business from anywhere....

byJason Kruger

June 16, 2016

Bring Your Own Device for Small Businesses [Infographic]

Remember how spending large amounts of time on your cellphone at work could land you in trouble? That doesn’t seem to be the case anymore–certainly not for approximately 60 percent of companies around the world....

byOrla Forrest

June 8, 2016

Why Technology Is More Important Than Ever

Technology concerns used to be all the rage with large corporations. Massive infrastructure and a fully dedicated IT department were vital to operating in the growing business markets. During this time, small businesses were simply that:...

byAnica Oaks

May 5, 2016

Media Today: A Never Ending, Ever Changing Las Vegas Buffet

Ever been to Las Vegas' renown buffets? The piles of crab legs, the omelette station that can make you a 6-lb. omelette, endless waffles, the potential for at-your-table flambés? That my friends is a great analogy...

byPatrick Jager

March 21, 2016

SWOT Analysis: The Essential Guide

About The Essential Guide to SWOT Analysis The Essential Guide to SWOT Analysis is authored by Justin Gomer, a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley and soon-to-be author of two books, and Jackson Hille,...

byFormSwift

June 2, 2015

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Business development is critical for any new entrepreneur, and a high-growth business is always the desire. High-growth comes in the form of increasing revenue, but with hundreds of business strategies at your disposal, where do...

byAndrew Lowenbaum

January 29, 2015

The Technical Risk of IT Startups: What an Investor Should Know

7 Technical Risks of IT Startups Implementing a startup project, regardless of its nature, is associated with a number of risks that need to be taken into consideration. When a project is implemented properly, the...

byVasiliy Soloshchuk & Vitaliy Koval

November 18, 2014

3 Telling Signs to Hire the Right, IT Team Members

Do you know what to look for? You just went through a mound of résumés, searched the Internet and have reduced your list of IT candidates down to a reasonable amount. Now, the fun really...

byRobert LeCount

January 29, 2013

How to Pick the Right Technology

Get what you really need to succeed If I didn’t have spam filters in place, I would be inundated with e-mail messages about the latest technology tools, software and services. It’s bad enough as it...

byRobert LeCount

January 22, 2013

Technicians, Move Ahead in Your Organization

Stop the Status Quo and Take Action Now! If you are a tech specialist and stuck behind your desk whenever the big, boardroom meetings happen, it may feel like your career is at a standstill...

byRobert LeCount

January 15, 2013

Media Interview Tips for Tech Experts

Why do you have to talk to the press? If you want to increase awareness without paying for advertising, your business is probably involved in public relations, or getting noticed by the press. When the...

byRobert LeCount

December 13, 2012

Is This on Your Year-End, IT Checklist?

It’s time to get ready for 2013! The craziness of Cyber Monday is over, and now comes the holiday rush. With everything that’s going on in your organization, it can be easy to get overwhelmed...

byRobert LeCount

December 3, 2012

How to Improve Customer Service with IT

Today, most businesses are using the Internet to compete on an international basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This means that technology is now a major part of the sales process, and...

byRobert LeCount

November 16, 2012

3 Tips for Juggling Tech Priorities

At Rich Dad, we use a combination of innovation and speed to meet the needs of our ever-changing business environment and exceed customer expectations. And I’m sure you are dealing with the same issues at...

byRobert LeCount

November 8, 2012

Is Your IP Safe?

3 Tips to Protect Your Important Data Intellectual Property (IP), or creations of the mind that you use in your business, are a big deal. In fact, the Global Intellectual Property Center reports that, “America’s...

byRobert LeCount

November 1, 2012

How Strong is Your Tech Security, Really?

Cybercrime is increasing dramatically. In fact, ”The 2012 Security Threat Report” by data security company SOPHOS, indicates that we “need to be ready for attacks on new platforms and devices—all the places we use data...

byRobert LeCount

October 18, 2012

IT, Meet the Finance Team

When you’re creating strategies to grow your business, your finance leaders are a big part of the planning process… right? Well, don’t forget your IT members too. While your finance people are busy crunching the...

byRobert LeCount

October 11, 2012

Have You Talked to Your Tech Team Lately?

Without open communications, your business days are numbered Welcome to my new blog. I’m Robert LeCount, the director of information technology at The Rich Dad Company, www.richdad.com. You’ve probably heard of it… it’s the financial...

byRobert LeCount

October 4, 2012