Entrepreneur Basics

Blitzscaling: Why Does it Matter?

Blitzscaling: Why Does it Matter?

Nidhi Singh September 5, 2022

During World War II, the German term “blitzkrieg” (lightning war in English) described a war tactic that if you carry what you need, you can move very fast, surprise your enemies and win. The startup world equivalent of blitzkrieg is “blitzscaling”, a term coined by LinkedIn co-Founder Reid Hoffman and entrepreneur Chris Yeh in their book Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies published in 2014.

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Top 5 Startups Capitalizing on the Hallyu Wave

Top 5 Startups Capitalizing on the Hallyu Wave

Kamya Pandey September 5, 2022

Look around you, and I’m sure you’ll find at least one person who is either into Korean pop music (K-pop) or Korean dramas (K-dramas). The popularity of Korean cultural products, be it music, TV shows, fashion or skincare, is called the Hallyu (Chinese term for the word Korean) wave. Hallyu wave’s acclaim has had a positive impact on the South Korean economy, with boy band BTS contributing US$3.6 billion to the country’s economy all by themselves.

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Why You Should Start a Podcast for Your Business

Why You Should Start a Podcast for Your Business

Kamya Pandey September 4, 2022

The one thing Microsoft and Michelle Obama have in common is that both run their own successful podcasts. Podcasting has been experiencing exponential growth during the pandemic, with the number of podcast listeners increasing from 274.8 million in 2019 to 383.7 million as of July 2021.

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10 Hilarious Memes for Entrepreneurs

10 Hilarious Memes for Entrepreneurs

Samiksha Jain August 30, 2022

Memes have taken the internet by storm in recent years, and there is no shortage of them when it comes to entrepreneurship. For the uninitiated, a meme is an image, video or piece of text that is widely shared online, often with humorous or sarcastic intent. While not all memes are created equal, there are some that perfectly capture the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.

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How Does Buy Now Pay Later Work Is It a Bad Idea for Your Business

How Does Buy Now Pay Later Work? Is It a Bad Idea for Your Business?

Kamya Pandey August 30, 2022

Imagine window shopping on a designer clothing website late at night while sipping your favorite wine. Suddenly, you spot the coolest new pair of kicks, and you just cannot let them go. What’s worse, there’s only one pair left in your size, so you can’t afford to save up for them before making a timely purchase. What do you do? You use AfterPay, of course!

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4 Books That Will Make You a Smarter Investor in 2022

4 Books That Will Make You a Smarter Investor in 2022

Samiksha Jain August 29, 2022

There’s no question that the more you know, the better investor you’ll be. Knowledge is power, and when it comes to your money, you want to have all the power you can harness. To make you a smarter investor, we’ve put together a list of four books to help you make more informed investment decisions. From beginners’ guides to advanced strategies, there’s something for everyone here.

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What Are Warren Buffett's Rules of Investing

What Are Warren Buffett’s Rules of Investing?

Kamya Pandey August 29, 2022

If we know anything about the CEO and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett, it is that he is a genius at investing. Despite his hefty donations to charity, Buffett is the fifth-richest person in the world, and there is clearly a lot to be learned from him. He believes in value investing—buying stocks that are trading for less than they are worth and then sticking to them in the long run.

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An Introduction to Company Website’s Typography

Font Matters: An Introduction to Company Website’s Typography

Lochlan Cheuk August 28, 2022

Written words are everywhere—from the menu you read this morning in your favorite coffee shop to this article. Even if you’re not a trained font designer, you may still be able to point out that the scripts you see in all these materials are different. These different scripts are called typefaces, a set of distinct design features for glyphs, such as alphabets and characters.

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How AI Is Moderating Online Content

How AI Is Moderating Online Content

Kamya Pandey August 27, 2022

Whether it be by posting a photo on Instagram or writing a blog post, we’re all adding more information to the internet. With over 4.62 billion people using social media, there are bound to be some bad eggs creating harmful or deceitful content. To make sure that users are exposed to as little bad content as possible, websites practice content moderation.

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8 Ways to Earn Money From Travel Blogging

8 Ways to Earn Money From Travel Blogging

Samiksha Jain August 26, 2022

Do you love to travel? Are you always looking for new ways to see the world and explore new places? If so, then you may want to consider starting a travel blog. Not only is it a great way to share your adventures and experiences with the world, but you can earn some extra money from it!

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Crypto’s Gender Disparity Problem Needs to Be Addressed

Crypto’s Gender Disparity Problem Needs to Be Addressed

Kamya Pandey August 24, 2022

If you look at crypto communities online, be it on Twitter or Telegram or Reddit, you’ll find them to be largely made up of men. If asked to visualize the crypto community, everyone would picture a crypto bro (men who are singularly focused on cryptocurrency predictions) discussing which currency will go “to the moon” next. In fact, 94% of all cryptocurrency is owned by men, which means that women occupy only 6% of all crypto holdings.

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5 Hidden Google’s Treasures You Don’t Want to Miss

5 Hidden Google’s Treasures You Don’t Want to Miss

Lochlan Cheuk August 23, 2022

As one of the leading technology giants, Google has more than 271 products serving different purposes. Many of us are familiar with Google’s search engine and the Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Slides, etc.). But did you know there are some hidden treasures within the product catalog that you may have never heard of but can add to your productivity?

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Popular Time-Saving Calendar Hacks You Should Know

Popular Time-Saving Calendar Hacks You Should Know

Nidhi Singh August 19, 2022

The little things can make a big difference when you’re running your own business! Entrepreneurs know this well, which is why they’re always on top of finding ways to save time and manage their calendars more efficiently. In his research on productivity and time-management best practices, Kevin Kruse, author of 15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management, spoke with more than 200 billionaires (including Bill Gates), Olympians, straight-A students and entrepreneurs to learn about their most valuable tips.

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6 Business Newspapers You Should Read to Keep Yourself Updated

6 Business Newspapers You Should Read to Keep Yourself Updated

Samiksha Jain August 18, 2022

Newspapers may be a thing of the past, but don’t underestimate their importance just yet—especially when it comes to business. Staying up-to-date with the latest news and trends is essential for any entrepreneur, and there’s no better way to do that than reading a good old-fashioned business newspaper. There’s no shortage of business and financial newspapers out there vying for your attention, but which ones are actually worth reading?

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