If you go to school and major in geographic information science and technology, you can then launch one of the most unique businesses in the world. Deep sea divers, government agencies, research institutes, and private companies need the information that GIST degree holders are known to have. Although there might be some select people in the industry that are happy to share business information for online GIST degree holders, all entrepreneurs should always have more than one way to network. Podcasts are a crucial tool as they are attractive to people who are always seeking knowledge. Here are some of the ways that you may be tempted to use a podcast appearance to increase interest in the geographic information science and technology field, as well as your business.

Available at Home or On Mobile Devices

Just like you can stream the radio online, you can listen to podcasts in different locations. Depending on how they’re broadcast, you can even download them and save them for later. What this means is that podcast listeners are generally a bit more focused than casual radio listeners. When a person searches for a podcast show, he or she has specific parameters in mind. By contrast, radio listeners just stick to their favorite station or casually tune into different broadcasts and settle in once they find something that is at least marginally interesting.

Telling Others About Your Podcast Appearance

If you were to tell people in your area that you’d be appearing on a local radio station, they’d be able to tune in at a specific time. On the other hand, friends and fellow online GIST graduate program students living in other areas would have to find an online stream to listen to you. Podcasts are only online, so anyone interested in science can get insight into what you do and how your business is taking shape. Podcasts can also be rebroadcast at any time in the future, so the cycle of learning can continue. You can even leave a link to your podcast on online websites that your company owns and manages.

Making Science Matter

A lot of scientists make discoveries for the sake of furthering science, but they can also have viable businesses. In other words, don’t feel like you have to sacrifice earning a living for being heavily involved in the scientific field. A podcast interview where you discuss the merits of your business, as well as any leading technologies you are working on, will be heard by the right people at some point. One single podcast can be more influential in your career even years after it is recorded.

Simply continue with your business as usual and use podcasting platforms to connect with other scientists and investors all around the world. Those who appreciate what you are saying will research you. People with questions will contact you so that they can get answers. Others who want to team up on future projects will all make themselves known. A podcast has very few limits in terms of audience size.

Crane trucks allow the development of specialised work, for moving goods in indoor and outdoor installations. The rental of this equipment is done by the hour, typically with a specialised operator at your disposal when you need them.

There are many different types of crane available and it is critical to ensure that when hiring a crane, you select the one which will meet the needs of your construction project or other requirements.

If you are organising a project in the Hull area, and are in doubt about the best type of crane hire Hull crane rental companies can offer expert advice regarding the most suitable rig for your needs.

Main types of cranes

Truck crane or hydraulic crane on a truck

Without a doubt the articulated hydraulic truck crane has been an indispensable piece of machinery in the construction industry, because of its great utility. This is because not only does it allow heavy goods to be unloaded and the truck itself to be transported over long distances, but it also allows the movement of heavy objects within the radius of action of the crane to make tower crane assemblies, hoist poles, etc.

The truck crane is formed by a carrier vehicle, on wheels or on tracks, with a propulsion system, and whose chassis has a boom-type lifting device attached to a rotating platform.

Gantry cranes

They are so named because they have a portico shape. They are made of steel or aluminum, and consist of an elevated bridge supported by two ends creating an arch. They can move the loads horizontally, vertically and laterally with the help of their winches. They move on rails and are supported on their four legs.

MDBC (Multipurpose Double Boom Crane)

These cranes get their energy through a cable connected to an electrical supply on site. As its name suggests, it can be used for many different functions. Its scope and maximum load are variable depending on the use, as well as its design, since they can either mobile or fixed installations, have articulated arms, etc.

Side lifter

Mainly used for the handling of loading and unloading of trucks, as well as rail cargo, it is specifically used in such applications because of its ability to load and unload containers laterally, rather than vertically.

Tower cranes

This is a boom, located at the top of a vertical tower. It performs its loading and unloading function with the help of a hook suspended from a cable. It is widely used in the construction sector.

These impressive structures allow work to be carried out with all kinds of bulky objects and large tonnage that otherwise would be impossible to move. There is no shortage of cranes which can be used in very specific situations, for any type of work to be done.

Make sure to consult experts in crane rental to ensure you hire the most suitable crane for your requirements.

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As an entrepreneur, you’ll have a lot of plates to spin when you’re setting up a new business, from the practicalities of manifesting your idea into reality to setting up pricing and advertising. For those that have been around the block a few times, understanding your legal obligations in any situation is all part of the process. However, if you’re a complete novice, it’s easy to overlook the hidden implications of legal protocols and how they pertain to your business.

Naturally, if you’re starting up any business, you should consult a legal expert on any matters that may be applicable to your industry. In general terms, however, the important concept you need to embrace long before your business becomes a reality is that compliance is always cheaper than a fine. Although ignorance as a defence might get you some leeway in certain situations, it’s not a solid strategy. Indeed, with agencies and organisations now coming down harder on small businesses than ever before, it’s important to be on the right side of the law if you don’t want to bankrupt yourself.

Legal Obligations You Should Already Know

Two of the most obvious legal obligations you have for any business, especially those where you have employees in a workspace, are tax and safety. In the case of the former, HMRC moved to triple its fines for the late submission of tax returns back in 2016. As a small business in the UK, you’ll be obliged to submit regular returns to HMRC on time. In the past, failure to declare your income on time was met with an instant £100 fine and then 5% of your bill after 30 days of the deadline, followed by two additional 5% penalties after six and 12 months. However, under new proposals, the £100 would be scrapped in favour of fine equal to 4% of your bill. Then the additional fines increase to 10% and 15% of what you owe.

When it comes to health and safety, failure to adequately protect your employees and the public can also lead to big fines. According to figures from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), £32.4 million in fines was issued to UK businesses in 2016. Although the smallest fines started at £100, industries such as manufacturing had average levies topping £112,000. In practice, these are fairly obvious laws and associated fines you need to bear in mind when you’re starting a new business. However, what about the not so obvious obligations? One of the biggest hidden costs of doing business in today’s world is related to cybersecurity.

A Law You Can No Longer Ignore

In 2016, KPMG found that more than 60% of small businesses in the UK had been hit by an online attack. On top of this, ISP Beaming calculated that British businesses suffered 230,000 cyberattacks during the same period. Based on this, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council believes that UK firms could be hit with £122 billion in cybersecurity fines in 2018. One of the major contributors to this increased total is the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Coming into force in May 25, 2018, the new directive is designed to improve data protection for business in the EU and trading within in.

In practical terms, any UK business that holds data on EU citizens will be subject to the stipulations of GDPR. This means implementing the clauses of GDPR article 25, which gives guidelines on data protection by design and default. Put simply, if a company collects too much data or fails to implement internal safeguards such as pseudonymisation of data, it could be subject to some heavy fines. Indeed, for technical issues that lead to a breach, the maximum fine is €10 million/£8.8 million or 2% of global annual revenue. For instances of non-compliance, those figures are doubled.

Today, with so much of our business lives taking place online, the impact of laws such as GDPR are going to become even more important. While it might be easy to focus on other legal obligations and neglect the less obvious, cybersecurity is one that you can’t ignore. Unlike 15 years ago when there were fewer threats and less strict operating conditions, today’s economy is different and, as an entrepreneur, it’s your job to make sure you’re on the right side of the law.

Daniel Burrus, the CEO of Burrus Research Inc, & the author of seven books, including The New York Times bestseller Flash Foresight, and his latest book The Anticipatory Organization joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Daniel Burrus discuss the following:

• Your book title is The Anticipatory Organization. Is your book just for organizations that are trying to get ahead, or is it also valuable for individuals?
• In your book, you describe what you call “the biggest missing competency” in business right now; can you explain this to our listeners?
• The subtitle: How To Turn Disruption and Change Into Opportunity and Advantage. How can we learn to do that when change is happening so fast?
• There is an old saying that there are only two certainties about the future: death and taxes. How can people learn how to anticipate change and disruption in a world that’s filled with increasing uncertainty?
• We would all like to know what’s next, and that’s why there is no shortage of trends, and we all know some are right and some are wrong. In your new book, you describe a proven method to know which ones will happen, tell us about that.

Daniel Burrus is considered one of the world’s leading technology forecasters and innovation experts. He is the CEO of Burrus Research, a research and consulting firm that monitors global advances in technology driven trends to help clients profit from technological, social and business forces that are converging to create enormous, untapped opportunities.

He is a strategic advisor to executives helping them to develop game-changing strategies based on his proven methodologies for capitalizing on technology innovations. He is the author of seven books, including The New York Times bestseller Flash Foresight, and his latest book The Anticipatory Organization.

Website: TheAOBook.com

Social Media Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielburrus
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielBurrus

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Tsedal Neely, the author of the Language of Global Success and is associate professor in the Organizational Behavior unit at The Harvard Business School joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Tsedal Neely discuss the following:

• Why did you write this book?
• What are the key messages in your book?
• How does language effect the workplace?
• What did your research reveal?
• How can leaders implement this information?

Tsedal Neeley is an associate professor in the Organizational Behavior unit at the Harvard Business School.

She has taught in both the MBA (LEAD, Leading Teams in a Global Economy, Field Global Immersion) and in various executive education programs such as Global Strategic Management. She currently teaches in the Executive Education offering “Program for Leadership Development.” Professor Neeley is a recipient of the HBS Charles M. Williams award for outstanding teaching in Executive Education.

Professor Neeley’s research focuses on the challenges that global collaborators face when they work across national boundaries.

Successful global collaboration can enable firms to capitalize on the promise of their global reach. To examine the communication challenges that global collaborators face, as well as potential solutions to those challenges, professor Neeley has identified key determinants of effectiveness in global work.

Professor Neeley has published her work in leading scholarly and practitioner-oriented outlets such as Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Management Science, Journal of International Business, Strategic Management Journal and Harvard Business Review. Her research has been covered in many media outlets such as CNN, Financial Times, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and the Economist.

Prior to her academic career, Professor Neeley spent ten years in industry working for companies like Lucent Technologies and The Forum Corporation in various capacities including strategies for global customer experience, 360 degree performance software management systems, sales force/sales management development, and business flow analysis for telecommunication infrastructures. With extensive international experience, Professor Neeley is fluent in four languages.

Professor Neeley received her Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering specializing in organizational studies. Professor Neeley was a Stanford University School of Engineering Lieberman award recipient for excellence in teaching and research as well as the Stanford Distinguished Alumni Scholar.

Website: www.tsedal.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tsedalneely
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tsedal

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You want to get the best carpet cleaning services. You have spent a lot just to buy the carpet and have it installed, so you want it to last a long time. Only experienced carpet cleaners can preserve the carpet and prevent it from getting destroyed while cleaning. To get the best carpet cleaners, here are some things you need to do.

Read online reviews 

There are people who have tried such services before and are willing to share with others their experience. They can be very honest about their reviews so it helps if you read these reviews. Just make sure to read a variety of reviews so you will have a better understanding of a certain cleaning service company. For instance, if the reviews are mostly negative, you just have to avoid the said company.

Look for referrals 

It also helps if you ask for referrals from friends or relatives who have tried a carpet cleaning service in the past. They can refer someone they know or someone who has worked for them before. If they have not received a good service, they will not recommend the company. It is also a good thing since you can cross that option off your list.

Ask property managers and real estate agents

They know a lot about carpet cleaners because they deal with properties all the time. For instance, real estate agents are in charge of maintaining the aesthetic appeal of a certain property so when someone is interested in buying or renting it, they can proudly showcase it. They contact property cleaners when an open house is coming up or there are interested buyers who wish to come over and see how the place looks. You can ask your own agent for recommendations.

Check out digital ads 

Companies that can afford to advertise online or have ads across various platforms are definitely serious in reaching out to their target audience. If you come across these authentic ads, click them and you will be directed to the website of the company. You will then find out more information about them and the services they offer.

Take your time in searching for the best cleaning service. These are just some of the ways to remove bad options from your list. Once you have found a reliable carpet cleaning service provider, you can sign a contract with them, so they can provide more services in the future. This deal could also reduce the overall cost of the cleaning service. Check out NYC commercial carpet cleaning services if you are from New York and you will be satisfied with the services they offer.

Your carpets are expensive and they look amazing. With professional cleaning, they will look great for a long time.

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Ben Bornstein, CEO and Executive Director of Imerman Angels, an organization that provides personalized connections to enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Ben Bornstein discuss the following:

• What is Imerman Angels? How did it come about?
• How does the company’s matching program work?
• As the CEO and Executive Director of Imerman Angels, and a cancer survivor yourself, what are you most proud of since taking this position?
• Given your extensive resume and experience in all sorts of leadership roles over the years, what’s a new aspect of starting and upkeeping a business that is so important now that wasn’t, say, 10 years ago?
• So we hear that you won a WeWork Creator Award. Tell us about that experience – how has competing in that competition and winning that financial award expanded your business?

Ben Bornstein serves as CEO and Executive Director of Imerman Angels and has been an active member of the Board of Directors for more than three years.  He is also a 3-time cancer survivor and very active in local and national cancer organizations.

Most recently, Ben served as founder and Managing Director for Prospero Capital Management, LLC and as CFO of IQ7 Technology, Inc. Prior to those roles, he served as Partner and Portfolio Manager for Omega Advisors in NYC. Ben also has had a progressive career in roles with increasing responsibility at Orbis Investment (London/Bermuda), Goldman Sachs (NYC), and Oppenheimer & Co (NYC).

In addition to his professional successes, Ben has been actively involved in philanthropy throughout Chicago and nationally, serving in various board and volunteer capacities at Imerman Angels; PAWS Chicago (President, Development Board); Lurie Cancer Center (Northwestern); H Foundation (cancer research); Board 39 (young adult cancer survivors); Mercy for Animals; Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs; Harvard Business School, Class Treasurer; Above and Beyond (addiction center); City Homes of Orleans; and Mott Children’s Hospital.

Ben earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School (graduating as a Baker Scholar) and Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School. He received his AB undergraduate degree from Princeton University where he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in economics.

Websites:

• Imerman Angels: www.imermanangels.org
• WeWork: https://www.wework.com
• WeWork Creator Awards: https://creatorawards.wework.com

Facebook & Twitter:

• Imerman Angels
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImermanAngels
  • Twitter: @imermanangels
    
• WeWork:
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeWork
  • Twitter: @WeWork

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If you adore animals, there are plenty of careers for you. Of course, there’s the classic calling of the veterinarian, but there are plenty of other options, too, for both the science- and research-minded and more relationship-minded alike.

Zoos and parks

Perhaps you are science-minded, and you want to know animals on a research-worthy level. With a degree in biology or zoology, you can open a range of careers that include jobs in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks. If you want to have hands-on time with animals, consider zookeeping or being a wildlife technician. Of course, these jobs aren’t easy, as they frequently require manual labor and sometimes around-the-clock monitoring. A zookeeping job usually requires daily care of animals and maintenance of their habitats. You’ll also need to monitor the animals’ health and behavior. If something goes awry, you may need to restrain them. If an animal is sick, a veterinarian will probably come in, but then it will be up to you to administer the procedures and treatments. Lots of these places also need horticulturalists who manage how plant life works with the animals and their habitats.

You may be interested in going into an educational position. These usually require a degree in a relevant field and experience with groups, especially children. While you don’t have to be a scientist, you do need to have a good knowledge base about flora and fauna and how the scientists, zookeepers, and other experts interact with the animals. Educational positions often work interpreting exhibits, hosting parties, and working promotional events.

You don’t have to be super science-y to work at these places, either; lots of them offer tour guide positions for which you just need to be responsible and informed. You might look at being an events or volunteer coordinator or administrator. Zoos and parks need financial, human resources, and marketing professionals just like any other organization.

Breeding and Training

You might prefer working with more “domestic” animals. If you’re interested in breeds and behavior, you might consider breeding and/or training animals. To become a trainer, some experts recommend building up “cred” by first training your own animal and then showing it and getting titles. While there are trainer schools out there, most trainers (at least dog trainers) are self-educated. Trainers need to have a strong knowledge of behavior, history of training, animal learning, and designing classes or “curriculum.”

Breeders compare sires and dams in terms of phenotype and genotype (physical appearance and genes, respectively). Breeders need strong knowledge, and many have gone to college and studied this area. Breeders may need to facilitate breedings via live cover or artificial insemination (especially for horses). They need to know how to handle offspring, such as foals or puppies, and keep strong health records. If you’re interested in this kind of work, research people or businesses who do this work–such as this Maryland-based breeder that lets buyers see their different puppies and choose a perfect pal–and reach out to them. Learn from long-time breeders who have experience. And remember, while you are striving to breed the “perfect” animal, there is truly no such thing as a “perfect” animal. Love them for the feeling creatures they are, not just for their “purity.”

Craig Bloem an accomplished entrepreneur, marketing authority and the Founder and CEO of LogoMix, an online logo maker that serves more than 35 million users worldwide joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Craig Bloem discuss the following:

• You bootstrapped your current business. What are some of the pros and cons of doing this?
• Your business originally began as just a logo service, but you now offer a wide range of branding and promotional products. How have you stayed profitable when expanding your product suite?
• In the startup phase, what’s most important to look for when hiring new employees?
• Working for a startup is known to be rewarding, but also draining and hectic at times. How do you keep your team motivated?
• If a question has an ambiguous answer, how do you decide the right move?
• Tell me about a time when things didn’t go as planned — how did you manage?

Craig Bloem is an accomplished entrepreneur and marketing authority. He’s the founder and CEO of LogoMix, an online logo maker that serves more than 35 million users worldwide.

He is also co-founder and former vice president of marketing and business development at Performable where he helped lead the company’s sale to HubSpot. Prior to Performable, Craig was vice president of marketing at HubCast and vice president of business development and marketing at BuyerZone, helping lead its sale to Reed Elsevier. You can read more about his work on his Inc. contributor page, www.inc.com/author/craig-bloem.

Website: www.freelogoservices.com

Social Media Links:
Craig’s Twitter: @craigbloem
FreeLogoServices Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freelogoservices
FreeLogoServices Twitter: @freelogoservice

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Zara Mohidin, Head of Business Development at Fig Loans, which is a social impact start up focused on being a bridge between bad and good credit for Americans who would otherwise use predatory loans joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Zara Mohidin discuss the following:

• What does being a social impact start-up mean?
• What does a social impact business look like in practice?
• Now in regards to your company & continuing the theme today of social impact…..”How does Fig Loans’s business model reflect social impact and mission alignment?”
• How do you maintain accountability to the communities you serve?
• What does success look like for your customers and can you give us an example of how you’ve helped someone achieve that success?

Summary: For people who are interested in starting a social impact company or setting aside funds for impact investing, I think it’s really important to do your due diligence and make sure social mission is truly integrated with the business model.

Zara Mohidin is the Head of Business Development for Fig Loans,  a social impact company focused on creating socially responsible alternatives to predatory payday loans. Fig prides itself on being a bridge between bad and good credit for low-income Americans. By partnering with community organizations like the United Way of Greater Houston, the Houston Area Urban League and Catholic Charities, Fig is able to use first hand experience from financial coaches to create low cost, credit building financial products to a segment of borrowers who are continually ignored by the traditional banking sector.

Prior to Fig, Zara worked on various private equity deals as a part of Linklater’s Investment Management group and served as a United Nations Representative for the Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund. She earned her B.A. in Global Affairs from NYU.

Website: www.figloans.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/figloans
Twitter: @figloans

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Despite efforts made by the likes of Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft, PC gaming is still the most popular form of gaming ahead of smartphones, static and handheld consoles, and even tablets.

The sheer power and versatility offered by PCs means that games like World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Minecraft are best enjoyed on a computer.

Types of PC gaming

Regular PC gamers might happily admit they are hooked on Spore or Half Life but there are many of us who might not even be identified as PC gamers. Whether its placing a sports bet online at stakers.com, or playing an instant win casino game, PC gaming offers a wide choice of entertainment.

With PC gaming, there are three critical areas where performance is key to optimizing the experience:

• Speed
• Graphics
• Sound

Improve the speed of your gaming

While many games can be played on a standalone device, the optimum experience is often gained by playing while connected to the internet. Of course, there are limited ways you can increase the speed of your broadband if you live in a remote area but there are some ways to tweak the performance of your internet connection without having to pay through the nose for fiber optic.

Firstly, if you are operating over a wireless network then consider an ultra-high-speed ADSL cable instead. Not only will this eliminate any signal interference but should also reduce the number of drop-outs experienced.

Next, you should run a test on your current service and compare the performance with what your provider is charging you for. If you are paying for a high-speed connection of 25 megabits per second but are only receiving eight then you should ask why.

Always ensure that your router has been secured with a strong password; many people with slow connections have traced the problem to a simple issue of ‘hijacking’.

You can also increase internet speed by reducing the number of devices connected at any one time. Don’t forget, a slow speed when you are checking the odds of a sports bet are critical.

Also run regular clean ups on your PC to avoid any background interference with memory and processing capability.

Enhance the quality of gaming graphics

Modern PC games can deliver some of the highest quality graphics around, however, they can only be enjoyed if you have a graphics card that matches the performance demanded. If you are experiencing poor quality graphics, then consider upgrading your graphics card.

Even if you have the best technology available in your graphics hardware, the quality will be diminished if you don’t have a screen capable of matching the output. An investment in a good-sized screen for your PC that can deliver HD quality images will undoubtedly improve your gaming experience.

Sound

Just like a good movie, sound is one of the key features of a great PC game. Without the effects and background music, games like Warhammer II and Resident Evil 7 would all pale into insignificance, despite their addictive game play.

One of the fastest ways to improve your PC gaming experience is to upgrade your sound system. That can be done in a number of ways, from investing in a wireless headset to optimizing your external speakers to deliver a greater range of bass, treble and mid-range frequencies. A headset will of course provide you with that cornerstone of interactivity by enabling you to communicate with other gamers.

Of course, your PCs sound card should also be able to punch its weight and upgrading the hardware will certainly improve the output.

Whatever kind of games you are playing on a PC, your experience will be enhanced by using the best technology you can afford.

Cryptocurrency is an industry that has grown in bounds for the last few years. It is not just a daily digital trading currency but an industry on its own. The trading in cryptocurrency has caught the attention of many people in the world, governments included. So, what has made this currency to be such a big hit? Why are so many people interested in trading in this currency? These are questions that are bound to arise in people’s minds.

When you invest in the digital coins or the cryptocurrency coins, you get to use the currency in your own way. The fact that there is no government controls of these digital currency coins means that they can appreciate or depreciate based on the market demand and supply. However, in recent times, the currency has always been appreciating, meaning that one has more value to store and gain from their investment in these coins. You can, for instance, use the Ethereum Code software to help you buy and sell or use this currency.

Here are 3 reasons you should invest in cryptocurrency:

1. You will for sure use it in the future

For the people who are not using cryptocurrency today, this does not mean that they will not need it in the future.  You see, more businesses are getting involved in transactions that require cryptocurrency. There are many blockchain startups that are coming up every day and these are using the cryptocurrency as their preferred currency of trading.

There are many video game companies that will require you to use cryptocurrency to buy their videos. This means you will be required to buy and use the cryptocurrency for this purpose. The technology that is powering the cryptocurrency is what is known as the blockchain. The fact that many businesses are starting and relying on the Blockchain means that cryptocurrency is only going to be stronger and more people will be using it in the future.

The future of the economies of the world will most probably be powered by the Blockchain technology. As such, buying the cryptocurrency today makes you better prepared for the future of digital transactions.

2. People want freedom

It is true that people all over the world are tired of their government policies and decisions. People feel let down by their governments and most of the world economies have sunk to lows never seen before. As such, people all over the world have found a way to do without their local currencies. They are using the cryptocurrency as an alternative to making their lives better.

People can now use cryptocurrency such as Bitcoins to purchase items online and have these items delivered to them. As such, people are able to gain freedom from the slavery of their current currencies and trade in something that offers them better value. As such, investing in cryptocurrency is gaining financial freedoms.

3. It is easy to become a millionaire

It is now easier to become a millionaire if you embrace cryptocurrency. There are many people who have made it through the purchasing of Bitcoins. Those who took the risk and invested early have made it big. With an internet connection, anyone can now invest in this business and make it. No college degree is required to make this decision. Just invest in any legitimate coin and slowly, but surely, you will make it.

Dina Dwyer-Owens the Co-Chair of The Dwyer Group®, a service-based franchise company, and a published author joins Enterprise Radio. Dina is a certified franchise executive with more than 35 years of industry experience, 15 years as CEO of Dwyer Group.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Dina Dwyer-Owens discuss the following:

• What does it mean to Live R.I.C.H. at your organization, and how has a strong Code of Values at Dwyer Group influenced the company’s success?
• It’s been said that 95% of companies that have a code of values don’t use it. Why do you think more people or more organizations don’t have this same kind of synergy or success with values or ethics?
• No company is perfect. What happens when values are overlooked?
• Plenty of companies have a mission, vision and values. But what’s missing that keeps these things from truly working?
• Where can listeners go to find out how to create a better code of values for their business and their life?
• Today, The Dwyer Group has grown to include 19 brands, over 2,800 franchise owners, and more than $1.5 billion in system-wide sales each year. How does a company so big keep values front and center, and where does this overarching brand Neighborly fit in?
• How can people get a copy of your books Live R.I.C.H. and Values, Inc.?

Dina Dwyer-Owens is the co-chair of Dwyer Group. America also knows her for participating in CBS’s Emmy-winning hit reality show “Undercover Boss” and the first-ever special episode “Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses.” Dina is a certified franchise executive with more than 35 years of industry experience, 15 years as CEO of Dwyer Group. That business, headquartered in Waco, Texas, now includes 19 service brands, 17 of which support a different franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, The Grounds Guys®, Five Star Painting®, Molly Maid®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Handyman®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), ProTect Painters®, Rainbow International®, Locatec®, Window Genie®, Neighborly®, Bright & Beautiful®, and Countrywide Grounds Maintenance®. Collectively, those service brands and more than 2,800 franchisees make over three million customer calls a year and account for more than $1.5 billion in system-wide sales.

In 2010, Dina served as the chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA) in Washington D.C., the world’s largest advocacy group for franchising as a business format. She also spearheaded the reintroduction of the IFA’s VetFran program in 2001, which now includes some 645 franchisors that offer franchising financial incentives to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. More than 6,000 military veterans now own a franchise through the VetFran program.

Dina has also been invited to speak at many faith-based groups (Right Now Media @ Work, Truth at Work and Dynamic Catholic) and she enjoys challenging a faith based audience to share their faith and uses her experience on Undercover Boss as inspiration. She shares with the audience how God guided her through that entire experience including how she came up with her undercover name, Faith Brown.

Dina is the author of two books: Live R.I.C.H. and Values, Inc. that both share her global message for living and leading with a proven code of values.

Dina is married to Mike Owens and they have two wonderful and entrepreneurial children.

Websites: www.dinadwyerowens.com | www.dwyergroup.com | www.getneighborly.com

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You’re not an impersonal person. You might be highly gregarious or highly introverted or somewhere in between– but talkative or not, you love people. The people in your life matter to you. You love the personal touch that comes with life. You love it when people know they matter to you. That’s why gift-giving, to you, is an extremely important process.

As far as you’re concerned, finding the perfect gift for someone does not entail getting a gift card. (Unless they desperately want a gift card.) For you, the right gift is something no one else could have found. Something personal, something clever, something you did not find off a, “Ten Gifts for Men,” blog. When your someone opens his or her gift, it can’t be socks.

The problem with this personal gift giving is that it can get overwhelming. Foraging through stores trying to find unique gifts? Exhausting. By nature, most unique gifts don’t wind up in stores–otherwise they wouldn’t be unique.You’ve got to take your hunt elsewhere, like the internet.

Most parents have, by now, realized that they can buy their children’s gifts online. After all, a kid requires less of that personal touch, and more an acknowledgement that you’ve seen their heart’s desires. A hour on Amazon, and everything they asked Santa Claus for is coming in the mail. That part is easy. It’s easy to remember that online shopping can be used for a pre-made list, but some of us forget that the internet can help supply those truly unique gifts–and all with incredible ease.

If you’re buying for adults, gifts can be trickier. That’s where the internet comes in to save you. Even for coworkers who are hard to be as personal with, a few clicks and you’ll still have found them something they’re excited about. You can browse for chic vapes or cheap liquor and order it even from places like Woodbridge, New Jersey!

Perhaps the greatest place to find unique gifts is Etsy: handmade items from all around the world. Whether you want to give a friend a geeky Stranger Things art print, or a skeleton leaf lantern that glows like stained glass, you can find your friends something stunningly one-of-a-kind with a quick search on the Etsy homepage.

Even though the method of gift-buying is rapidly changing, gift giving will never change. Not for you. You’ll always be the one who, without fail, excites cries of, “How did you find this?” “Oh my gosh, this is amazing!” “I’ve never seen anything like this! I love it!” You consider it your speciality–special gifts. Gifts so perfect no one else could find them. You’re a little bit of a master at that.

Starting up your own company is among the best goals one can have, but merely having that goal is just not enough. You need a strategy on how to grow. There are so many startups that begin with a bang and then quickly get swallowed up by the fact that a starting your own business is a lot of work. Your company can be an insane success, but without these vital tips, you may not make it off the ground, so listen close and take them to heart.

Ambition Outweighs Money

This sounds like a strange concept in today’s world where everyone is chasing the big dream of having more money, but it makes sense. Yes, it does take money to grow a startup, but it is actually more about innovation than anything else. Finding that one innovative idea that no one else has thought of is how to get ahead today, so focus less on the end profits and more on where your investments are going into innovation.

Do Not Be Afraid to Consolidate

Among some of the best practices of business people today is to consolidate what they can. There are a lot of expenses when starting up your own business and one missed bill can be bad for your credit score and that is bad news for the business. Consolidation gives you the chance to reduce monthly expenses and most of the time, greatly reduce your overall interest rate. Remember, it is not always the large expenses that can sink a startup, but the seemingly small fees that add up to a lot of lost revenue.

Maintain an Emergency Fund

It is a given that your startup needs to have the available funds to handle all of the major expenses until the money begins to pour in, but you also need to consider having an emergency fund lying around. The fund needs to be substantial enough to handle any emergency that might come up. Depending on the type of business, that could be equipment repairs, unexpected legal matters, or any number of expenses. Having this fund gives you a safety net which can be quite vital in a very competitive world.

Continually Re-Evaluate the Startup

People do not start businesses on a whim. Most of the time, they have a clear cut plan in mind for growing the business, but in business it is always important to look for ways to improve. This can mean straying slightly from the original plan. Sometimes things can look good on paper and when it is put into motion, only then will you see the flaw, so be flexible and willing to alter your original plan. Continually Re-Evaluating the business gives you insight into what is always going on and keeps you from getting hit with any unwanted surprises.

Your startup company can be one of the greats and just because you do not have the bank roll that some entrepreneurs may have should never keep you from trying. These tips can help you achieve the greatness that you are meant for.

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The US job market is the strongest it’s been in years. The unemployment rate dips below 5%. But not every occupation is thriving. A few industries are trending up. Each graduate should consider these tendencies in order to choose the prospective job. We’ve compiled the list of trends and jobs that are going to get an employment growth over the decade (2016-2026).

1. Freelancing

Freelancers represent 35% of the US workforce. They are no longer a subculture. Independent workers are becoming the mainstream. It is anticipated that more people will be turning to freelance. The workforce is predicted to consist of 40% of the distant workers by 2020. Becoming one of them is a smart choice. Consider the following jobs.

• Tutoring

Online education is on the rise, as well as a job of a distant teacher. More and more colleges and universities offer online degree programs, diplomas, certificates and certification courses. The demand for professors to provide virtual classes is growing. They will be hired by organizations and accredited high educational institutions that offer alternative accreditations and online degrees. Online teachers and tutors will also have promising job possibilities.

• Writing

There will be great prospects for those who can write essays, magazine articles, blog posts, website content and other types of media. If you’re studying yet, perform all writing assignments. That will boost your skills. You will learn to make a research and collect relevant information and organize it into one logical and independent narration. These are valuable skills for copywriters, bloggers, and academic writers at https://essaypro.com. The median annual pay for writers is $61,240.

• Photographing

According to Freelancers.com, jobs for photographers have grown by 22%. It seems like employers have finally understood the importance of quality images on their landing pages.

• Video Editing

Video editing benefited from the same factor that caused the rise in photography jobs. The profession experienced 19% employment growth. Video editors satisfy the need sophisticated and appealing website designs.

2. Healthcare Trend

A large part of population hitting the senior citizens status and stronger interest in preventive care results in a rising demand for specialists in the medical field. To work in the medical sphere, you need a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or a Doctoral degree. Besides, having a license is obligatory. The fastest-growing and well-paid jobs for the next ten years are:

• Nurse Practitioner with predicted job growth of 32% and a median year’s salary of $98,288
• Registered nurses (RNs) with 17% expected job growth and an average salary of $67,418.
• Physical Therapists that earn $83,501 per year are anticipated to see a 30% employment growth.
• Physician Assistants with an average salary of $98,869 are expected to be increasingly hired; the projected occupation growth is 29%.
• Occupational therapists with a median wage of $79,619 are projected to experience a job growth by 25%.
• Dental Hygienists whose median annual income is $73,141 are projected to see 19% job growth.
• Health Services Managers whose annual salary is $93,294 continues to be a popular career choice with a projected growth by 17%.
• Speech-Language Pathologists have a median annual salary of $73,334 and the anticipated employment rise is 21%.

3. Technology growth

Bachelor’s degree program related to computers (computer science, software engineering, etc) is the first step to a career in the IT sphere. A master’s degree will boost your chances to succeed in this competitive field. Beyond formal education, continue learning throughout your professional life. Follow the latest technical innovations. The hottest jobs in the tech industry are the next:

• Application Development

It is an attractive profession with a median annual salary of $97,483. The growing use of smartphones, tablets, PC and other devices generated the demand for mobile applications. Projected job growth for app developers is 22%.

• Systems software development

These workers don’t lag behind their app creators. Their median wage is $104,767, but the projected job growth is a bit lower – 16%.

• Web Development

These specialists are also becoming more demanded on the tech market. This occupation growth is projected to rise by 26%. Web developers earn $60,385 per year.

• Computer Systems Analysis

They have projected 22% job growth and a salary of $85,080.

• Information Security Analysis

This job is expected to be in high demand, which will result in 20% employment growth. A wage of information security analysts is $70,059.

• Computer and Information Systems Managers

They can boast with a high annual salary of $130,400 and a potential job growth of 18%.

4. Business Field Development

Advanced technologies allow companies to gather more information about their clients/customers and operations. The need for specialists who are able to make sense (and cash) of it all is growing. A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, accounting or a related area of study will prepare you for working in this high-powered field. The fastest-growing business jobs are:

• Operations research analysts

Individuals who help firms increase their productivity, lower costs and raise income are valuable for business field. Their median annual wage is $78,666 and projected job growth – 28%.

• Market Research Analysts

The responsibilities of market research analysts include helping businesses navigate a competitive commercial landscape by analyzing numbers and researching market conditions and customer behavior. They do it for $61,816 per year. Companies will employ these workers 21% more.

• Personal Financial Advisors

These experts provide financial advice on investments, taxes, insurance and other money decisions. The number of jobs for personal financial advisors is predicted to grow by 24%.It is a result of the demographic shift. The aging population wants to know the best investment opportunities. The average salary for this occupation is $86,780.

Above is a list of the most fast-growing jobs for the next decade. But ranking methodology can change with time. So, the statistics should be just one of the reasons for choosing a particular job. It is very important to find a career that will match your skills, passions, and interests. Make the right choice! Good luck!

About the Author: Michelle Brooks is specializing in career, business and education as the blogger. Currently, Michelle contributes to the educational resource as the blogger.

Paul Geiger, Senior Associate Instructor at New York Speech Coaching in New York City and author of  “Better Business Speech: Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work” joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Paul Geiger discuss the following:

• What was your motivation for writing this book?
• Better Business Speech offers practical advice for a number of public speaking challenges. How does your book differ from other books on public speaking?
• In your book, you pinpoint two surprising keys to a successful presentation. What are they are and why do they make a difference?
• You advocate limiting yourself to a three-idea explanation. Why is this a good idea?
• What role do gestures play in engaging the audience?
• What is the biggest mistake that most public speakers make?
• What do you mean by “the energy of attention,” and what should a presenter do to manage it?

Paul Geiger helps businesspeople communicate clearly, overcome their fear of public speaking and promote themselves and their ideas with effective speech techniques. He is currently a Senior Associate Instructor at New York Speech Coaching in New York City. Paul uses his training, his experience and, more importantly, his intuition to figure out the key action steps that work for each individual client. Paul is also an accomplished actor, voiceover artist and on camera host. His new book, Better Business Speech: Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Oct. 8, 2017), provides readers with the tools necessary to make lasting changes that will enhance speaking skills in all facets of business life.

Website: www.paulgeiger.com

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Caroline Goodner, CEO of OrganiCare, a company that makes all-natural and organic over-the-counter healthcare products and creators of CUROXEN joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Caroline Goodner discuss the following:

• Why did you decide to start the company?
• What is unique about CUROXEN?
• Do you have any other products in the pipeline?
• What did you do before you started OrganiCare? Have you founded/run other companies?
• What is different about this company vs. other companies you’ve run?
• What factors do you consider when you look at a potential market now? (TIP)

Caroline Goodner is currently CEO of a startup company, OrganiCare, which provides highly effective, all-natural OTC healthcare products to the consumer market through large retail chains. Prior to this, she was CEO of UpSpring Baby, a growth-stage consumer products company that focused on the health, wellness, and safety of mothers and babies.

She joined UpSpring in February 2009 after taking a year off following the sale of two companies in 2007. In 2005, Ms. Goodner founded MendelWorks, a mouse genotyping laboratory that served the scientific research community, and sold it at the end of 2007. Prior to that, Ms. Goodner founded Identigene in 1993 and sold it in 2007. Identigene is a DNA identification laboratory that provides paternity testing to consumers and forensic DNA testing for law enforcement agencies and defense attorneys.

Ms. Goodner now serves on the Beyond Batten Disease Foundation’s Board of Directors and the Philanthropitch Board. Currently she is an advisor with EverlyWell, an Austin startup in the consumer healthcare space, a Mentor with SKU in Austin, Texas, and is on the Steering Committee for the Austin Chapter of the Rice Alliance.

Ms. Goodner earned her BA from Duke University and her MBA from Rice University’s Jones School of Business. Additionally, she has completed several advanced entrepreneurial education courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Website: www.curoxen.com

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Drunk driving is a serious problem across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2015 alone, 10,265 motorists died due to alcohol-related accidents. If you are found guilty of driving while intoxicated, it can come with some hefty consequences – not just in fines, but you may also face prison time, depending on the state where you live.

A breathalyzer test is the first line of defense that law enforcement uses prove that you are driving under the influence. It’s a machine that you blow into that evaluates your blood alcohol concentration. Based on what your BAC is, you can be charged with driving while intoxicated. If you are suspected of drinking and driving the officer will ask you to take a breathalyzer test; although it is your right not to take it, if you refuse you could risk having your license taken, or even going to prison, whether you are legally intoxicated or not.

Although you might not be arrested if you refuse to take the test, there are other things that an officer can use to test your sobriety and to try to prove that you are intoxicated. Things like a field sobriety test, witness testimony, or even taping you might be used against you to charge you with driving while impaired.

In some jurisdictions, if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test then that refusal might be used against you if your case goes to trial. Some state laws make it a penalty to refuse a mobile breathalyzer test and make that a different penalty than refusing to take an after-arrest blood urine test or a breath test that is administered either at the hospital or after you are taken to the police station.

What are implied consent laws?

Driving is considered a privilege, not a right. This means that if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test when asked, the officer may take your license, levy hefty fines against you, or even remand you to prison just for failing to take the test, even if you are not legally drunk. “Implied consent laws” mean that you consent to being tested by a breathalyzer simply because you agreed to the rules of the road when you were given the privilege of driving. Therefore, if you do not take the test, then you might face an automatic suspension of your driver’s license.

States often penalize those who refuse to take a test by immediately suspending their driver’s license for up to 12 months, but that is decided at the state level. Those who have previous DUI convictions might face suspension or prison time, which can be even longer if they refuse the breathalyzer. There are some drivers who would rather face the consequences of failing to take the test than risk being charged with wanton or reckless driving, which can carry heavier sentencing times. For those with multiple DUI convictions, whether they take the test or not, the penalties will be severe.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, up to 20% of those who are suspected of drinking while driving refuse to take the breathalyzer test.

“No-Refusal” Enforcement

“No-Refusal” enforcement was a response by some states for those drivers who refuse the breathalyzer test. No-refusal laws allow a suspect to be forced to take the test under the authority of a warrant. In those states, police officers may obtain electronic warrants that are streamed to their mobile devices that make suspects take the breathalyzer test without the right to refuse.

If you are pulled over for the suspicion of driving while under the influence, in most cases it is better to take the breathalyzer test than to not take it. Unless you are facing multiple DUI charges, the penalties for not taking it are usually only combined with a guilty charge in court. If you don’t take the breathalyzer test, it is almost like an admission of guilt. If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI, it is important that you hire a DUI lawyer in Boston to try to reduce the consequences that you will likely face.

With mobile technology on the rise, marketing techniques have started taking a new turn. There is a great opportunity to catch people while they’re on the go through SMS marketing, which sends text messages to interested parties and potential customers.

But among all of the opportunities for success, there are also a lot of avenues for failure through the SMS marketing method. It’s essential to be aware of the pitfalls of SMS marketing if you are looking to make this an effective marketing technique.

Here are the top 5 major SMS marketing mistakes to avoid during your campaign.

1. Sending Too Many Messages

One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make when exploring the SMS marketing avenue for the first time is the fault of sending too many messages at once. Customers will get easily irritated if they receive too many messages from you. While you may think that it’s a great tactic to send a text a day, this will prove to be far too much for the average consumer to handle. Nobody wants to be spammed with a lot of messages in their inbox. If you’re just starting out, try to send just one text a week. This is the best way to prevent customers from blocking you or unsubscribing from your mailing list.

2. Having a Small Contacts List

If you don’t have many contacts to send messages to, then you might just be wasting your time with the SMS marketing method. Without enough contacts and phone numbers, you are spending too much time and money with very little results. In order to solve this issue and expand your contacts list, you need a bigger reach. You can use marketing software platforms like UltraSMSScript to help post your SMS information through your social media profiles, online forums, and more.

3. Forgetting a Call to Action

A Call to Action, also known as a CTA, is one of the most powerful and vital marketing tools in any campaign. This is the short phrase that asks the customer to take action in order to do business with them. For example, a great Call to Action would be, “Get a free quote!”, or “Contact us today!” A weak or nonexistent Call to Action results in a lack of caring by the customer. You must compel them to do something in order to engage them in business.

4. Being Too Generic

While there are some great SMS campaign templates available get you started, having a generic SMS campaign can often run you into the ground. If your messages don’t stand out to your clients, they aren’t going to pay attention to you. Instead, you should make personalized offers and include information that is relevant to your company. Think about your target audience. What is the general age, interests, or social groups of your audience? Write a campaign that appeals to them the most.

5. Sending Messages in the Middle of the Night

Another common mistake that SMS campaigns make is that the text messages are sent at the wrong time. You have to carefully plan when you send them, since most texts are read within 5 minutes of receiving them. The best time to catch clients and get their full attention is in the evening, right when most people get off work. Between 5pm and 7pm is a peak time to catch clients’ attention. If your business is food-based, try to catch them in the early afternoon with special offers and discounts.

Avoid These Mistakes to Make an Effective Campaign!

You don’t have to worry about failing right from the start, but as you can see, there are a few beginner’s mistakes to be aware of. As long as you understand how to run an effective SMS marketing campaign, and you can tailor to your audience without sounding too generic, then you are on your way to success.