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7 Keys To Hard Hitting Social Media Use For Business

Startup Professionals Musings

If you are an entrepreneur today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment to be hard hitting – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time.

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MediaLab acquires messaging app Kik, expanding its app portfolio

TechCrunch LA

. “Whether it be a passion for an obscure manga or your favorite football team, Kik has shown an incredible ability to provide a platform for new friendships to be forged through your mobile phone.” In acquiring Kik, the holding company is expanding its mobile app portfolio. Heyward did not respond to a request for comment.

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7 Reasons To Start A New Focus On Inbound Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

It works best through effective use of social media, mobile apps, societal initiatives, becoming an influencer, and providing a modern easily-found web site with credible customer-focused content. Participate in the top social media sites for maximum impact. Mobile devices and apps enhance social interactivity.

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Techstars Alexa Firms Address Settings Where Voice Is ‘Most Natural’

Xconomy

Unit sales rose 279 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the association. “We The Consumer Technology Association estimates that nearly 44 million voice-enabled assistants will be sold this year in the United States. We have entered the era of voice ,” Jim Harris, a management consultant writes on the CTA’s website.

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How You Should Start a Business Before the Bubble

Startup Professionals Musings

In the entrepreneur world, most of the energy I see is focused on the current opportunity bubbles, now including anything mobile, the new sharing economy (Uber, Airbnb), or yet another social media app (Snapchat, WhatsApp). Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/17/2017. Now is the time to float your own.

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Reflections on 2016: Brad Brooks, TigerText

socalTECH

Today's contribution is from Brad Brooks , the co-founder and CEO of TigerText , which provides clinical communication solutions for the healthcare industry, and also co-founder of anonymous social media app Whisper. Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? READ MORE>>.

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10 Positive Signs For Starting Your Own Business Now

Startup Professionals Musings

Statistica reports that almost 20 percent more companies went public in 2018 versus 2017. Last year 300,000+ American angels invested an estimated $25 billion in more than 70,000 startup deals. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment.

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