Digital Business Insights

Insights about Business, Startups, Internet, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and more curated by Humane Strategic Consulting.

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Salesforce
Salesforce: The Clear Winner In The New World Of Selling
Seeking Alpha - Michael Ambrozewicz
As a millennial sales professional, I have had the pleasure of using CRM (customer relationship management) software my whole career. No, I don’t …
Startups
In Reliance’s quest to build India’s digital ecosystem, startups take centre stage
yourstory.com -
In 2016, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries announced that its Reliance Jio arm – which was then the Indian conglomerate's very own startup – would …
Startups
He Built A $7 Billion Business And Raised $300 Million For His Next Startup Valued Now At $1 Billion
Forbes - Alejandro Cremades
Ajeet Singh has cofounded two billion dollar startups and has raised hundreds of millions of dollars in the process. What does it take to achieve that level of success? As with most entrepreneurs of his
Startups
As a founder, I mistook my work for self-worth
TechCrunch - Dale Stephens
These days, most days are good days. My clients are founder and executives, I set my own schedule, and I live in a city I love. As an executive coach and advisor, I work with founders and CEOs of companies
Technology
A malware attack against accounting software giant Wolters Kluwer is causing a 'quiet panic' at accounting firms
CNBC - Kate Fazzini
"It really gave us the opportunity to investigate the problem safely," Queen explained. "It takes time to gather information, and we are informing …
Technology (India)
India’s edtech startup CollegeDekho raises $8 million to connect students with colleges
TechCrunch - Manish Singh
Indian edtech startup CollegeDekho, which helps students connect with prospective colleges and keep track of exams, has raised $8 million in Series B round. The new financing round for the four-year-old
Business (India)
Co-working too costly? Chennai startup offers on-the-go workspaces starting at Rs 25
thenewsminute.com - Shilpa S Ranipeta
GoFloaters ties up with cafes, restaurants, hotels and underutilised office spaces, making it available for others to use starting from as low as Rs …
Advertising Industry
‘Everyone is a competitor’: Gary Vaynerchuk’s Gallery Media Group straddles the line between publisher and agency
Digiday - Tim Peterson
Given the publishing industry’s recent struggles, a media company producing a Broadway musical in 2019 would seem to be a red flag; a sign of shiny …
Investing
How to Write an Executive Summary
TheStreet - Brian O'Connell
If you're a fledgling business owner looking for financial funding, you can't make your pitch until you've perfected your executive summary. An …
United States
Here's How Much Money Graphic Designers Earn In Every State
Forbes - Andrew DePietro
With the explosion of the internet and digital revolution in general, the career of a graphic designer has been given a major jolt, leading to intense competition for available jobs, according to the of
Success
Why dressing like a CEO no matter your job level will prime you for career success
Ladders - Allana Akhtar
Studies suggest that employees who want to make an impression might just need a closet makeover. Think of dressing up as one of your keys to career …
We finally know why the Instagram founders really quit
The Verge - Casey Newton
Last year, in an effort to give shape to The Interface’s coverage area, I posted a public list of questions that I hoped to investigate over time. I saved my favorite one for last: why did Kevin Systrom
Mutiny at HQ Trivia fails to oust CEO
TechCrunch - Josh Constine
This week’s banishment of host Scott Rogowsky was merely a symptom of the ongoing struggle to decide who will lead HQ Trivia. According to multiple sources, more than half of the startup’s staff signed
Copywriter, 27, who saved $500,000 in eight years reveals the '4% rule' that was key to her success - while still enjoying
dailymail.co.uk - Matilda Rudd and Sophie Haslett
A young copywriter has revealed some of the simple saving tactics that helped her and her husband save a staggering $500,000 in just eight …
Accenture announces intent to buy French cloud consulting firm
TechCrunch - Ron Miller
As Google Cloud Next opened today in San Francisco, Accenture announced its intent to acquire Cirruseo, a French cloud consulting firm that specializes in Google Cloud intelligence services. The companies
Should you hire an in-house designer or a contractor?
TechCrunch - Katherine Gustafson
Editor’s note: This post is a part of our latest initiative to demystify design and find the best brand designers and agencies in the world who work with early-stage companies — nominate a talented brand
From working in business to starting one: how Nathaniel and Julian built their own startups
uq.edu.au
This is the story of how two entrepreneurs tested their idea on the market through Startup Academy. Julian Stein (Fiffy Solutions) and Nathaniel …
Bachelor's Degree
9 work-from-home executive jobs that pay $100,000 or more
CNBC - Courtney Connley
More flexibility and freedom doesn't have to come at the expense of your paycheck or job title. In fact, job search site FlexJobs found that the …
Data Protection Trends: What GDPR And Other Regulations Mean For 2019 And Beyond
Forbes - Ari Levenfeld
As we journey through the opening months of 2019, the effects of 2018 on privacy continue to play a significant role. This is perhaps most apparent in the introduction of new laws and regulations to provide
A $12 Trillion Race Is on for the Financial Services Industry. Here's How to Win It.
Entrepreneur - Michael Carter
The financial services industry has a huge opportunity (and challenge) to face in the next ten years. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to Orion Advisor Services,
4 Ways to Grow Your Business Fast (Without Rushing)
Entrepreneur - Boe Hartman
For growth that lasts, you need to be willing to slow down -- even when your finances are telling you to hurry up! Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Go for speed. Build out
Office design tragedies, from cubicles to open plans
Quartz - Whet Moser
If you’re reading this at work, there’s a good chance that you’re sitting at an open desk or communal table. (Hey, is that guy reading over your shoulder? Hi!) And if you’ve been in the workplace awhile,
The Four Most Effective Forms of Content Marketing
hackernoon.com - Steven Hansen
If you’re looking into implementing a content marketing strategy, then you may be wondering just what kind of content you should be putting out …
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 gets new compliance and data privacy features
VentureBeat - Kyle Wiggers
Microsoft is introducing new ways for companies to protect and manage their data within Microsoft 365. The Seattle company today announced the Microsoft 365 compliance center, a “dedicated workspace” which
Stepping Up: Serial Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk
Entrepreneur - Aby Sam Thomas
In his first Middle East appearance, the VaynerX Chairman makes his presence felt at the 2018 Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival by not sugarcoating the realities of startup life. You're reading Entrepreneur
How to Achieve 'Zero' Burnout: Build a business and a Life That Won't Kill You
Entrepreneur - Gemma Went
Brian Moran's book about 'doing more in three months than others do in a year' is a great starting point, this contributor says. We entrepreneurs are a passionate bunch, but that passion can be a double-edged
How to Make a Killer Explainer Video for Your Business
Inc Magazine - By Sean Wise
An explainer video is a short (under three minutes) video that acts as part elevator pitch, part infomercial, and part introduction. Companies use it to quickly introduce themselves, engage early adopters,
The new Google My Business app helps SMBs list their businesses on Google Search and Maps
Android Authority - Abhishek Baxi
Google has launched a completely new and redesigned Google My Business app that helps small and medium businesses to keep their presence up-to-date on Google Search and Google Maps. The free app offers
Billionaire Warren Buffett: This is the 'one easy way' to increase your worth by 'at least' 50 percent
CNBC - Cat Clifford
Legendary investor and billionaire Warren Buffett has a tip for young people: Focus on learning how to write and speak clearly. "The one easy way to …