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Most influential celebrities on social media
December 10th at 11:23pm
One-third of the entire world uses Facebook on a monthly basis, and 70% of American adults have reported using the site at least once. Combine that with the total monthly users on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Snapchat, and it’s no wonder social media is one of the most popular online pastimes. Celebrities are a very large reason why social media has become so popular. While some celebrities use their social media accounts to share updates on their daily lives, others promote makeup products and sponsored ads for vitamins and weight-loss teas. Many of the top social media stars include world-renowned athletes, Bollywood and…
THE PET INDUSTRY IN AMERICA
December 7th at 4:08pm
The U.S. pet industry continues along a healthy growth trajectory, with overall sales of pet products and services rising almost 5% last year. The pet food and pet supply retail channels are experiencing much of their growth outside of the core mass-market and pet specialty channels, namely online, where annual percentage sales gains have been in the mid double digits. Both channels are feeling the e-commerce heat, with big-box pet specialty especially hard hit even as mass appears poised to gain from the transfer of the premiumization trend, driven in large part by Blue Buffalo’s cross-over and acquisition by General…
FLORIDA IS AMERICA’S POWERHOUSE
December 5th at 10:46pm
Florida Business Funding by First Down Funding Florida is one of the United States’ economic powerhouses. It’s the third biggest state in the country by population, and has the fourth biggest economy. In fact, its GDP is larger than all but 16 countries. The top five industries for small business in Florida are accommodation and food services; healthcare and social assistance; professional, scientific, and technical services; construction; and retail. Florida’s gross domestic product reached $1 trillion in 2018. If Florida were an independent nation, it would have the 17th-largest GDP in the world, ranking just behind Indonesia and above Turkey, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and…
BALTIMORE: LOWER COSTS BETTER VIBE FOR STARTUPS
December 4th at 10:49pm
Greater Baltimore is one of the best metros for growing new ventures. The Region’s opportunity share of new entrepreneurs ranks 2nd among the largest metro regions in the U.S. Baltimore’s talent pipeline is fueled by the city’s prestigious academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University, Loyola University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore, which host entrepreneurship and business programs. Additionally, powerhouse public companies like T. Rowe Price, Under Armour, and McCormick & Co. have lured employees to the area and expanded the talent pool for local startups. Founders looking to save cash would be wise to settle in Baltimore: The average asking rent…
MERCHANT CASH ADVANCE – FINANCING WORTH TAKING
December 2nd at 5:50pm
Seeking financial support from friends, family, or traditional banks come up with great perks; that’ s why entrepreneurs run after alternative funding organizations because of its numerous benefits. They offer several investment programs for the promotion and establishment of local businesses, but as an entrepreneur, you should see which mortgage will suit your small scale company. Some funding are provided as short term loans, while others are offered for the long term. However, there is a variety of short term funding in which merchant cash advance is leading at the top in case of improper or large monthly payments. It…
HOW TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOUR CUSTOMERS
December 1st at 11:21pm
Gracias, merci, danke, obrigado, grazie, THANK YOU. However, you say it, ‘thank you‘ is one of the most important phrases in your vocabulary, and is a critical, effective tool for building relationships in business. A simple ‘thank you’ can show your clients and partners that you value the relationship, and it helps build rapport. For employees and co-workers, ‘thank you’ can inspire confidence, show that the work they do is integral to the success of your organization, and build loyalty. To improve your relationships and ensure you’re making the people you interact with feel respected and valued, check out how…
THE CRUISE BUSINESS IS BOOMING
November 29th at 5:39pm
Cruises have always been an important part of the travel economy, and a a very popular one amongst Americans. Each year, more than 11 of millions of Americans go on cruises, in general, every fifth resident of the United States visited the cruises. Since the recovery from the 2008 recession, the cruise business has been booming. Industry data reflects that the cruise industry’s significant growth over several years is not showing signs of slowing down. According to Cruise Lines International Association, an organization that conducts continual industry analysis, cruisers spent $21 billion on their vacations in 2014. The association also points out…
SHOULD YOUR BUSINESS ACCEPT BITCOIN?
November 28th at 8:10pm
There’s a great story known by bitcoin enthusiasts, and one that raises the question if bitcoin is an investment asset or a currency. In 2010 Laszlo Hanyecz made a request to a bitcoin forum to buy a pizza with 10,000 bitcoins, he even expected two pizzas, to his surprise he found someone that took him up on the offer. Along with the pizza seller’s reply he also received lots of comments such as “You can sell those bitcoins and get $41 dollars, that will be much better than the pizza”. Laszlo got his pizza for what is the equivalent today of…