tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40025411445311167632024-03-13T12:38:49.726-07:00SkpSoft Business News FeedSkpSoft Business News Feed Get Daily Updateasifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.comBlogger2703125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-16026961891136951122017-08-01T07:31:00.001-07:002017-08-01T07:31:55.257-07:00Climate change, myth and religion: Fighting climate change may need stories, not just data<p>More from The Economist<br/><br/>The<br/>Economist digital editions<br/>Newsletters<br/>Events<br/>Jobs.Economist.com<br/>The<br/>Economist Store<br/>Timekeeper<br/>saved articles<br/><br/><br/>My Subscription<br/><br/>Subscribe<br/>to The Economist<br/>Manage<br/>my subscription<br/>Renew<br/><br/><br/>Log in or register<br/>Subscribe<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>World politics<br/><br/>Politics<br/>this...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/climate-change-myth-religion-fighting-climate-change-may-need-stories-not-just-data/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/climate-change-myth-religion-fighting-climate-change-may-need-stories-not-just-data/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-62440983857633612842017-08-01T07:29:00.001-07:002017-08-01T07:29:50.141-07:00Leading Republicans see costly malpractice crisis -- experts don't<p>by Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News   @CNNMoney January 8, 2017: 7:21 PM ET <br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>As top Republicans see it, a medical malpractice crisis is threatening U.S. health care: Frivolous lawsuits are driving up malpractice insurance premiums and forcing physicians out of business....<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/leading-republicans-see-costly-malpractice-crisis-experts-dont/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/leading-republicans-see-costly-malpractice-crisis-experts-dont/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-18861379793666327172017-07-26T12:15:00.001-07:002017-07-26T12:15:31.502-07:00The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself<p>When President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave his first inaugural address on March 4, 1933, he was advising an anxious nation that fear itself was the enemy. A feeling of despair was settling across America, causing a run on banks, a precipitous rise in unemployment, and a sharp drop in...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/the-only-thing-we-have-to-fear-is-fear-itself/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/the-only-thing-we-have-to-fear-is-fear-itself/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-91619118763436428862017-07-26T11:06:00.001-07:002017-07-26T11:06:42.791-07:00Putting People to Work Is a Good Thing -- And a Good Investment<p>George R. Roberts, the co-founder of investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., recently wrote a piece in The Wall Street Journal about how social enterprise business entities are putting millions of Americans back to work. Those people would otherwise be locked out of the labor...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/putting-people-to-work-is-a-good-thing-and-a-good-investment/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/putting-people-to-work-is-a-good-thing-and-a-good-investment/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-82134389799400076962017-07-26T10:26:00.001-07:002017-07-26T10:26:45.365-07:00I Finally Understand Why Most Small Businesses Don't Succeed<p>It finally occurred to me the other day why many small businesses don’t succeed. It is so obvious, I have no idea why it took me so long to draw this conclusion.<br/>The reason that small businesses fail is because running a successful business has nothing to do with what your business...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/i-finally-understand-why-most-small-businesses-dont-succeed/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/i-finally-understand-why-most-small-businesses-dont-succeed/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-43019493437705672017-07-24T12:12:00.001-07:002017-07-24T12:12:52.593-07:005 Lessons I Learned While Developing My Product<p>By Sara Rose Anderson, Britelites <br/>A few years ago, after my daughter was born, I considered getting a serious makeover. Nine months of pregnancy will do that to you. Funky colors were calling my name but there was no way I could pull off blue hair at my conservative office job. My stylist...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/5-lessons-i-learned-while-developing-my-product/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/5-lessons-i-learned-while-developing-my-product/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-44177877919605456002017-07-24T10:58:00.001-07:002017-07-24T10:58:12.831-07:00Make Money or Help Others? What My MBA Taught Me About Being 'Different'<p>While traveling for work, I sat next to a 26-year-old woman on a plane to Austin, Texas. She helped me relive a moment from my past that continues to be a reminder of the importance of being comfortable with who you are, especially if what you believe makes you “different.”<br/>As...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/make-money-or-help-others-what-my-mba-taught-me-about-being-different/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/make-money-or-help-others-what-my-mba-taught-me-about-being-different/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-45559409704217888762017-07-24T10:26:00.001-07:002017-07-24T10:26:03.805-07:0010 Tips for Conveying Confidence - Fake It Till You Make It<p>By Michael Solomon, 10x Management Co-Founder<br/>When you want to succeed, conveying confidence is key. This is true if you are trying to land a dream job or a great freelance contract, meet that new girl or guy, or just about anything else that involves making a good impression on another...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/10-tips-for-conveying-confidence-fake-it-till-you-make-it/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/10-tips-for-conveying-confidence-fake-it-till-you-make-it/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-48712485175166892012017-07-23T21:40:00.001-07:002017-07-23T21:40:49.447-07:00Businessweek Shows Aged Obama On Next Cover (PHOTO)<p>Businessweek continued its streak of attention-getting covers on Wednesday by portraying President Obama as a much older man for its next issue.<br/>“The opposition remains considerable, and no matter how successful he is, the hardest job in the world will take its toll,” the editors...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/businessweek-shows-aged-obama-on-next-cover-photo/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/businessweek-shows-aged-obama-on-next-cover-photo/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-12565198804895547002017-07-22T12:11:00.001-07:002017-07-22T12:11:35.945-07:00How to Use Google Shopping to Grow Your Business<p>All businesses know the power of Google – its search engine results can bring you customers that are actively searching for what you’re selling. But have you heard of Google Shopping?<br/>You may have noticed thumbnail images of specific products that show up when you search for...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/how-to-use-google-shopping-to-grow-your-business/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/how-to-use-google-shopping-to-grow-your-business/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-17242133987493584112017-07-22T10:56:00.001-07:002017-07-22T10:56:02.129-07:00Creating a Social Mission from Scratch: A Conversation with Neil Blumenthal<p>As Founder and Executive Director of goods for good, I have always been inspired by individuals and companies that share my commitment to taking a creative, sustainable approach to international development. With this in mind, it is my pleasure to chat with Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/creating-a-social-mission-from-scratch-a-conversation-with-neil-blumenthal/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/creating-a-social-mission-from-scratch-a-conversation-with-neil-blumenthal/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-34595734538886505002017-07-22T10:25:00.001-07:002017-07-22T10:25:03.977-07:005 Tips For Creating An Effective Logo Design For Your Brand<p>For a lot of companies, a strong logo is what customers associate with your brand. Successful logo designs act as a recognizable symbol for your brand, and helps your valued customers identify your products and services. When it comes to branding, the right logo design is a quintessential...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/5-tips-for-creating-an-effective-logo-design-for-your-brand/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/5-tips-for-creating-an-effective-logo-design-for-your-brand/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-23890364538250223252017-07-21T21:40:00.001-07:002017-07-21T21:40:08.669-07:00Bloomberg Businessweek's Hottest Female MBA Students Survey Pulled Following Backlash<p>No one selects MBA programs based on the hotness of their female students, so a Bloomberg Businessweek ranking of schools based on that criteria is a bit of a joke, right? Or has a heated election cycle cast the practice in a new light? <br/>It’s a story that the magazine has posted in the...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/bloomberg-businessweeks-hottest-female-mba-students-survey-pulled-following-backlash/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/bloomberg-businessweeks-hottest-female-mba-students-survey-pulled-following-backlash/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-68770334718835782182017-07-20T12:08:00.001-07:002017-07-20T12:08:13.410-07:00Do You See Faces in Everyday Objects?<p>By Alex Regenstreich, Iseefacestoo<br/>“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust<br/>I launched my business on Shopify to share images of faces found in everyday objects. This is why I did it. <br/>Standing in...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/do-you-see-faces-in-everyday-objects/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/do-you-see-faces-in-everyday-objects/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-24747614340702656102017-07-20T10:55:00.001-07:002017-07-20T10:55:26.549-07:00Social Leadership: Are We There Yet?<p>This article is co-authored by Dorie Clark and Zen Yinger. <br/>Over the past few years, the use of social media has ceased to be seen as “cutting edge” or “innovative,” and has simply become a core part of how companies communicate and do business. In our recent...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/social-leadership-are-we-there-yet/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/social-leadership-are-we-there-yet/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-65473593968609358432017-07-20T10:24:00.001-07:002017-07-20T10:24:14.916-07:00Business Freedom: What Does It Mean?<p>It’s Monday… again.How does that make you feel? <br/>I remember years where Monday would roll around and I’d feel like “well, I should get out of bed and I should get to work. I should serve my clients to the best of my ability, I should get through the day, and then I...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/business-freedom-what-does-it-mean/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/business-freedom-what-does-it-mean/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-42560171681165547012017-07-19T21:45:00.001-07:002017-07-19T21:45:16.221-07:00Three Ways to Buy an Established Online Business<p>Large brands used to have a massive retail-environment advantage over mom-and-pop companies because of their distribution. Now, the playing field is even, thanks to the internet. You don’t have to be a national brand these days to build a million-dollar online business.<br/>A solid product,...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/three-ways-to-buy-an-established-online-business/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/three-ways-to-buy-an-established-online-business/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-61560053122658191952017-07-19T21:38:00.001-07:002017-07-19T21:38:25.088-07:00Businessweek Cover Uses GIF For Snapchat Story (PHOTO)<p>GIFs — they’re everywhere, even the latest issue of Businessweek. <br/>The magazine’s latest cover story is all about Snapchat, a photo app that lets users send pictures that disappear within ten seconds after opening. The cover photos feature a woman and a man taking pictures of...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/businessweek-cover-uses-gif-for-snapchat-story-photo/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/businessweek-cover-uses-gif-for-snapchat-story-photo/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-86813466093659618802017-07-18T12:04:00.001-07:002017-07-18T12:04:18.627-07:00How to Scale Your Business (Fast!) After a Runaway Crowdfunding Campaign<p>By Liz Downey, Foodie Dice<br/>Last year, my sister moved to California to start a business with me. We didn’t know what we were going to do, but we liked the idea of working together. When she first got here, we created an adventure box with different day trips on little pieces of...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/how-to-scale-your-business-fast-after-a-runaway-crowdfunding-campaign/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/how-to-scale-your-business-fast-after-a-runaway-crowdfunding-campaign/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-5456437210003402962017-07-18T10:52:00.001-07:002017-07-18T10:52:55.981-07:00Mainstreaming Sustainability: Business Imperatives for Making Sustainability Matter<p>One of the toughest things I’ve had to consider is whether sustainability really matters to companies in a fundamental way. Not too long ago, an executive I very much respect, advised me not to develop a career in sustainability because I would always find myself at the periphery of a...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/mainstreaming-sustainability-business-imperatives-for-making-sustainability-matter/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/mainstreaming-sustainability-business-imperatives-for-making-sustainability-matter/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-88807319687846257812017-07-18T10:19:00.001-07:002017-07-18T10:19:01.483-07:00The Real Difference Between Leaders And Managers: One Is Going Extinct<p>It’s popular to make a distinction between “managers” and “leaders.” For example, if you were to type “difference between managers and leaders” into Google, you’d get over 20,000 results. (Try it out.) People love to discuss and debate this...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/the-real-difference-between-leaders-and-managers-one-is-going-extinct/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/the-real-difference-between-leaders-and-managers-one-is-going-extinct/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-48257203156943804142017-07-17T21:43:00.001-07:002017-07-17T21:43:58.656-07:00How to Grow Your Online Business When You Don't Have Any Money<p>Free Webinar | August 16th<br/>Find out how to optimize your website to give your customers experiences that will have the biggest ROI for your business.<br/> Register Now »<br/><br/>In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Greg Rollett explains how you can build your online business even if you...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/how-to-grow-your-online-business-when-you-dont-have-any-money/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/how-to-grow-your-online-business-when-you-dont-have-any-money/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-21157066619060164742017-07-17T21:34:00.001-07:002017-07-17T21:34:49.862-07:00How I Shamelessly Exploited Twitter (and Don't Anymore)<p>Five years ago, I was the Twitter guy at BusinessWeek. I wandered around the the offices telling colleagues to tweet. Now, as the new Twitter stock soars, I barely tweet anymore. The reason: Much as I’d like to, I don’t participate anymore in the “nugget...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/how-i-shamelessly-exploited-twitter-and-dont-anymore/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/how-i-shamelessly-exploited-twitter-and-dont-anymore/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-21744240085502031702017-07-16T12:00:00.001-07:002017-07-16T12:00:08.437-07:005 Social Media Marketing Tips for Your Ecommerce Website<p>Social media is now an integral part of almost every consumer’s online habits. Statistics abound about it’s popularity and it’s potential as a means of driving new visitors to your website, yet many businesses are still failing to turn their social media efforts into...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/5-social-media-marketing-tips-for-your-ecommerce-website/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/5-social-media-marketing-tips-for-your-ecommerce-website/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4002541144531116763.post-24053767688291789782017-07-16T10:52:00.001-07:002017-07-16T10:52:22.138-07:00The Business of Social Influence<p>Social influence is one of those gray areas in the Digital Era. Many lay claim to the ability to influence as a call to attention, even inserting the title of ‘influencer’ in their tagline, while constantly marking their territory in the online forums. Who has the power to...<br/><br/>Read full post here:<br/><a href="https://skpsoft.com/business/the-business-of-social-influence/" target="_blank">https://skpsoft.com/business/the-business-of-social-influence/</a></p>asifjanjoahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08982474219826610014noreply@blogger.com0