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Back in 2009, Eva Yazhari co-founded Beyond Capital Fund, a nonprofit impact fund aimed at supporting companies serving bottom-of-the-pyramid customers in emerging markets. But that nonprofit status limited the fund’s ability to expand. With that in mind, last year, she formed a spin-off that’s a for-profit, called Beyond Capital Ventures, also focused on India and

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been gaining more and more traction over the past few years as connected devices and smart home and office gadgets dominate the market. According to Statista, the IoT market revenue worldwide is projected to climb to over one trillion dollars by 2030. With this increased revenue comes a number

Cecilie Arcurs | Getty Images A growing number of states are offering pass-through business owners a workaround for the $10,000 federal deduction limit for state and local taxes, known as SALT. A controversial part of Republicans’ 2017 tax overhaul, the SALT write-off cap is costly for filers who itemize deductions and can’t claim more than

Nautilus CEO Jim Barr is a transformational leader with multiple successes in the rapid growth of large-scale businesses and teams. What do Cher, Amazon, and Apple all have in common? Because of continuously evolving branding, they’ve successfully weathered years of cultural change and continue to remain relevant. If you want your company to enjoy the same

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking even for the most seasoned professionals. To boost their confidence, candidates often prepare and memorize answers to the usual interview questions, like “Where do you see yourself in five years?” or “What is your greatest professional strength?” While there’s nothing wrong with thorough preparation, you don’t want to come off

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a Senate Finance Committee nomination hearing for Deputy Treasury Secretary nominee Adewale Adeyemo on Feb. 23, 2021. Greg Nash | Pool | Reuters Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Tuesday released a bill to overhaul a controversial deduction for certain businesses, which was part of Republicans 2017

There are many reasons entrepreneurs choose to start businesses: to solve a problem, make some cash, build their dream career, and more. But, of all the reasons, the one that often comes to the forefront is to ‘make a difference.’ Any great business makes a difference in the lives of its clients and customers, simply

It seems my open letter to CEOs about marketing hit a nerve with many readers. With CMO turnover rates at an all-time high, it’s no wonder marketing leaders are feeling undervalued and unappreciated. One of the questions that arose from some lively LinkedIn discussions that followed the article begged this question: How do I sell

Serena Williams of The United States celebrates a set point in her ladies singles first round match against Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania on day two of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2021 in Paris, France. Stephane Cardinale | Corbis Sport | Getty Images Serena Williams is investing an undisclosed amount

There are several compelling reasons for companies to develop a content strategy. For many, a content strategy serves as a way to call attention to new products, extend their reach, provide added value and ultimately persuade consumers to make a purchase. Startups can use online content to draw attention to their new venture and get

Supporting a family while your spouse is active duty in the military isn’t easy. Since military families typically relocate every two to three years, spouses find themselves constantly on the move, which makes it difficult to hold a steady job and pursue a career. “You never know what’s going to happen, you didn’t know when

As working moms, we often find ourselves in a sea of mom guilt. The problem is mom guilt is not a plan. It is not a proactive approach to ensuring the development of our kids’ brains. Instead, it’s reactive and tends to lead to less mindful decisions.  It’s time that ambitious women stop apologizing for

A restaurant worker at a May 26, 2021 “Wage Strike” demonstration organized by One Fair Wage in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images The coronavirus crisis has cast new attention on wages and income. It’s been 12 years since the last federal minimum wage increase, and whether a hike in

34% of Americans Have Found a Credit Report Error Your credit report is a pretty important document. Not only does it contain information about the loans and credit cards you have open, it contains details on how well you pay your bills. But credit reports aren’t always accurate. If yours contains a mistake, it could prevent you

In this article FXLV Global fitness company F45 Training, backed by actor Mark Wahlberg, made its stock market debut Thursday. Under the ticker symbol FXLV, it started trading on the New York Stock Exchange and went as high as $17.75 per share on its first day for a $1.6 billion market cap. The initial public

I’m proud to be a certified public accountant. My profession is highly regarded. We are known to be financial experts. We are trusted and respected. We are relied upon as advisors, counselors and consultants to help guide our clients through business problems ranging from mergers and acquisitions to succession and estate planning. CPAs do these

Although Navin Dimond, the founder, CEO, and chairman of Stonebridge Companies, still thinks of himself as “a bit of an accidental hotelier,” having initially intended to use his shiny new MBA to land him a job in construction or real estate when an opportunity to manage a hotel arose and drew him in, as he tells

In this article VZ MA Mastercard and Verizon announced Tuesday a new partnership focused on 5G contactless payments for consumers as well as small- and medium-sized businesses. They hope to have some innovations from the partnership by 2023. The collaboration aims to enable businesses to use emerging payment technologies to turn smartphones in to cash

A normal part of running a business is having ideas fail. However, sometimes these circumstances lead to crises within the business. When this happens, employees look to business leaders for guidance on how to respond. To help your company handle crises in a competent manner, you need to have a level mindset. Professionals from Young

Mark Van Wye, CEO of Zoom Room  Rare is the negative review from a customer dismayed by a streak on a bathroom mirror. Rare is the customer who didn’t return because of a loose doorknob, a cracked tile or an empty can of soda sitting by the cash wrap. Rare is the customer who turns on

Connecting with customers is one of the most important things you can do as a business. Building a strong connection from day one improves retention and expands your network. For new businesses, this is one of the most surefire methods of achieving growth. If you find yourself struggling to connect with customers, don’t fret. Some

Borrowing Is Back as Sign-Ups for Auto Loans, Credit Cards Hit Records Americans are borrowing again, in some cases at levels not seen in more than a decade. According to Equifax, consumer demand for auto loans and leases, general-purpose credit cards and personal loans was up 39% in April compared to year ago levels. It

New entrepreneurs start businesses every day with great ideas and visions for success. However, many of these ideas never materialize and up to 20% fail within the first year. This is especially true of one-person businesses, which make up a considerable portion of new companies. These “solopreneurs” may have the best intentions starting out, but

It’s important for leaders to know that, when it comes to teams, just because the weekly team meetings are quiet or the suggestion box hasn’t seen a valid recommendation or criticism in a while, doesn’t mean no one has anything to say. In fact, more often than not, employees have thoughts, suggestions and criticisms to

Management and leadership positions in many industries are dominated by men, and often these industries are deemed “boys’ clubs” because of their exclusive cultures. The alcohol industry is one of them. Women in the industry continue to face sexual harassment and abuse. And in 2018, only “4% of C-suite positions in wine and spirits were held by

An international ransomware attack that started with Florida-based IT firm Kaseya will not fetch the entire $70 million that its Russia-linked hackers are demanding, Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan told CNBC on Tuesday. “It wouldn’t surprise me if someone was to pay the ransom for it to be closer to the $40 [million] to $50 million

Early in his career, then-emerging leader Vince Tullo took a chance. The lifelong New Yorker was offered a position at General Electric (GE)—in the comparatively tiny Midwestern city of Bloomington, Illinois.  At first, Tullo couldn’t imagine leaving the business mecca of New York City for a prairie town in Illinois, even if it was for

Mohammad Anwar is president and CEO of Softway and co-author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Love as a Business Strategy.” In 2015, our digital agency, Softway, had a major problem. With every quarter that passed, our numbers dropped, our clients left and our employees quit. We had months where we pulled in depressingly low sales numbers.

A store advertises for employees, after coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions were lifted, in Santa Monica, California, June 22, 2021. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Small businesses across the country are struggling to keep employees and attract new staff in a tight labor market which has given workers the upper hand. The latest nonfarm payroll report on

Companies are always looking for ways to bring in new customers with clever marketing campaigns and shiny new products. However, too few of them try to establish a basis of trust from the get-go instead of diving straight into advertising strategies. Building trust with their audience is essential for companies hoping for long-term success.  ADVERTISEMENT