[ad_1] In season 2, episode 1 of the television show Silicon Valley, protagonist Richard is sitting in a bar with Javeed, a one-time successful startup founder who is now broke and alone. After Javeed learns about Richard’s series of progressively increasing funding offers, he recounts his own tale — one of bloated …

[ad_1] Is the world getting more automated and impersonal? I don’t know, ask Siri. The insidious creep of technology has been accepted almost without question, including in our finances. I know the space all too well, as I build software for small and big companies alike. Millions of Americans now use …

[ad_1] The deeper I get into my career the more evident it becomes that my professional journey is nothing more than a series of bets I’ve made on people. The same can be said by anyone who has crossed my path along their professional journey. They have made a bet …

[ad_1] The new tax legislation, The Tax Cut and Jobs Act, could be the largest rewrite of the tax code in decades, and with it comes a tremendous amount of debate and scrutiny. The bill outlines an aggressive $1.51 trillion plan to cut taxes for corporations, reduce taxes for the middle-class, …

[ad_1] This story originally appeared on PCMag While everyone waits patiently to find out what exactly the Ataribox is, Atari is continuing to come up with new and innovative products to try and sell us. The latest? Speakers embedded in a hat. Such a novel product requires a memorable name, with Atari …

[ad_1] The video-game retailer Gamestop is launching a subscription service. The rental service is called Power Pass, and it will allow customers to play unlimited used games. The subscription is $60 for six months and starts on Nov. 19. At the end of the six-month period, customers get to keep the last game they …

[ad_1] Did you know that nearly 96 percent of your first-time visitors are not ready to purchase from your website right away? That means in most cases, in order to make a sale, you need to encourage your visitors to return more often to your site. Retargeting is the best way …

[ad_1] Think about how you want your life to look in the next three to five years. In a perfect world, what would you be doing on a daily basis? Would you be working as the head of a high-powered company or spending more time with your family? Would you be …

[ad_1] There are three types of people in business — those who fail, those who succeed temporarily and those who build long-term success. Of course, every enterepreneur wants to be part of this last group, but getting there isn’t easy. At the very least, it requires good leaders who can make sales …

[ad_1] Finding the right name for your business can be crucial to its success. If you’ve got a boring, vague name, then you might repel potential customers. Related: 7 Tips for Naming (or Re-Naming) Your Company When it comes down to it, there are some major do’s and don’ts that …