Social

The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made up word you dream of one night ...

Twitter has had its shares of ups and downs over the last few years. Every introduction of new social media platforms chip away at current banner holders like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Over the course of the last couple years co-founder Jack Dorsey was reinstated as CEO due to decline, the constant buzz about doing away with 140 has caused ...

Ridesharing is the new big thing when it comes to transportation. Companies like Uber have paved the way in terms of easy access to transportation. The simplicity of getting on your phone, opening an app, and finding reliable transportation has opened new doors. In the case of Rattan Joea, Founder and CEO of Opoli, bringing a little extra luxury to ...

Each business has a story. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Each story is different though the reasons ...

Hiscox’s business comedy web series Leap Year recently ended its second season. The show is about 5 co-workers turned entrepreneurs who experience the highs and lows of building their own start-up business. Season 1 of the series garnered over 2.4 million views in just under 12 weeks. Season 2 is surpassing that mark, having been ranked in Hulu’s top 12 most popular shows ...

  At the heart of any successful nonprofit organization or business venture, there is an entrepreneur who saw a need and created an organization to fulfill that need. Daddy’s Girl is no different.  While many people sit on their laurels, it is the entrepreneur that seizes the moment and the opportunity. Tasha McKenzie is the founder and the President of ...

Entrepreneurs have always used innovation to solve unique problems.  But the sort of traditional problem-solving skills in which entrepreneurs typically excel hasn’t always tended to address social problems.  Social entrepreneurs are proving that business success and altruism aren’t mutually exclusive.  In fact, the opposite is true.  Part of the reason that social entrepreneurship is proving to be so effective lately ...