Uber is an app (iPhone and Android) that allows you to request a black Towncar or SUV rather than a typical cab in the U.S. and Canada. When you use the app, it finds your location and allows you to order an “Uber”. You can see all of the black cars in your area on...
I am currently reviewing a text about marketing. Schools hire me to do this on occasion. One thing that disappointed me was there was nothing in it about QR codes and some of the other newest marketing techniques. QR codes have been around for a while. If you...
Anyone who has applied for a home loan probably has some familiarity with the importance of having a strong FICO score. FICO stands for Fair Isaac Company. There are three major bureaus that provide credit information (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion). These...
Privacy issues have dogged Facebook and other social media sites for years. There are so many areas within which to adjust settings, it may become so frustrating that people give up trying to figure it out. The Wall Street Journal article, A Guide to...
Was Einstein a genius because he inherited good genes? That is just one of the questions some new research may be able to determine. According to the article A Genetic Code for Genius in the Wall Street Journal, “In China, a research project aims to find the...
If you are like me, you may want to use your laptop when you travel. One way to gain access to the Internet is by using an iPhone’s Personal Hotspot feature. The cellular data connection on the phone will allow you to connect your laptop or desktop to the Internet....
One of the hardest parts of getting a new business off of the ground is to have enough funding. Many entrepreneurs use family members as personnel in order to avoid paying wages. It may be quite expensive to hire people to take orders or process requests. ...
Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) have found out some hard lessons recently about how easily their retirement money can disappear. One thing they may not have counted on is how much they may be taxed on Social Security benefits. According to the...
There are plenty of examples of entrepreneurs who failed before they became successful. Some of them even explain that failure has taught them their most valuable lessons. While this may be true, many prospective entrepreneurs fear failure. One way to avoid...
If you have ever shopped online for an item and then later noticed an ad for that exact item on another page, you have been retargeted. It may cause some problems for people who are trying to surprise others with something special. Consider the scenario of the...
Oftentimes, the most complex problems require simple solutions. You just need to take a strategic approach towards problem-solving. These and other valuable lessons are part of this episode as Dr. Diane Hamilton talks to one of the movers and shakers in the creation...
With opportunity comes risk, and you need to understand what risks your business is undertaking with new technology advancements. That’s why you need to learn how to make effective cybersecurity measures to safeguard your business. Dr. Diane Hamilton welcomes A-Jay...
The frontline CEO empowers people with information in the organization, expecting them to make decisions. Dr. Diane Hamilton's guest in this episode is Eric Strafel, the CEO and Founder of SUMMi7 and the Author of The Frontline CEO. Eric talks with Dr. Diane about how...
Many of us forget or neglect to look after ourselves, and this ends up having a negative impact on our mental wealth. How do you achieve and maintain mental wealth? We learn how in this episode as Dr. Diane Hamilton discusses the answers with renowned executive coach...
Many take for granted the convenience of placing orders online and receiving them at your doorstep right away. This is why running an Amazon business these days can bring you huge profitable opportunities. But most people are doing it wrong, and they end up selling...