Unique Business Ideas that Helped with Overcoming the Urban Jungle | CoolBusinessIdeas.com

February 22, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

The big cities can be difficult to navigate, even for those that have been living in the area for quite some time. It’s often why these large cities are referred to as an “urban jungle” – it’s wild!

Could you imagine what it would be like if you were plunked into NYC before there were services like Uber, Airbnb, a good parking app, using hostels, GPS, and others?

It would have been a nightmare! And, in some ways, it still can be for those that aren’t aware of their options when it comes to the unique business ideas that have helped overcome the mayhem that is navigating your way around these urban jungles.

The following are some of the apps and services you may find helpful if you find yourself wandering the streets of metropolitan areas (and beyond):

Microsoft Faces European Privacy Probes Over Windows 10 | Bloomberg

February 22, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Microsoft Corp. faces a coordinated investigation by European privacy regulators after it failed to do enough to address their concerns about the collection and processing of user data with a series of changes to Windows 10 last month.

European Union data-protection officials sent a letter to Microsoft saying they remain “concerned about the level of protection of users’ personal data,” according to a copy of the document posted by the Dutch watchdog Tuesday. Regulators from seven countries are concerned that even after the announced changes, “Microsoft does not comply with fundamental privacy rules.”

Why Payment Companies Are Flocking To Messaging Apps | Fast Company

February 22, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Money is surprisingly social. Venmo was one of the first U.S. startups to capitalize on that realization, designing its mobile app around an emoji-ridden social feed. Now messaging apps are seeing the light and welcoming financial services companies onto their platforms.

Today, TransferWise enters the fray with the launch of its Facebook Messenger bot. As with the TransferWise app, the bot provides a lower-cost means for executing cross-border payments. It will compete against a similar offering from Azimo Ltd., which announced its Messenger integration in August.

On Promises | marketingforhippies.com

February 20, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

The purpose of marketing is to make promises.

The purpose of your business is to keep them.

Most traditional cultures in the world are overflowing with proverbs around the importance of keeping your word and doing what you say you will do.

How to Reuse Content to Get More Traffic | Duct Tape Marketing

February 20, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

People don’t have enough time to continue to create the amount of content they need to attract visitors and convert them into leads. I get it. Creating content can be challenging and time-consuming, and coming up with new material regularly can seem impossible.

I’m here to tell you it’s doable, and you don’t even have to start from scratch. You can gain tremendous value just from reusing old content. Derek Halpern of Social Triggers said it well: “You don’t have to create content day in and day out. You just have to work on getting the content you already have in the hands of more people.” Here’s how.

Chick-fil-A serving beef | Business Insider

February 20, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Chick-fil-A is well known for its advertising touting chicken over beef.

But at a handful of restaurants, the chain has been quietly serving steak and hamburgers for decades.

The restaurants also serve a host of other exclusive dishes, such as fried okra and collard greens, that aren’t available at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide.

We visited one of the locations in Hapeville, Georgia to get a taste of the menu.

5 Lessons Learned the Hard Way for Building an Authority Website | Entrepreneur

February 17, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Eight years ago Jason Wachob was physically crippled from a business venture that went bust.

“I flew 150,000 miles coach in a single year for my last start up company,” Jason said in a recent interview. “When you’re 6’7”, that’s torture.”

By the end of 2006, the former Columbia basketball standout’s business had tanked. He had nothing to show for it but two bulging disks in his lower back.

Kraft confirms Unilever merger approach | Business Insider

February 17, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

LONDON — Unilever, the monolithic company behind the likes of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Dove, has rejected a takeover bid from fellow consumer goods giant firm Kraft Heinz, both companies confirmed on Friday.

On Friday afternoon, Kraft, which is backed by legendary investor Warren Buffett, confirmed that it had an approach to take over Unilever rejected, following a story from the Financial Times Alphaville blog earlier in the day.

4 Eating Habits That Help You Relieve Annoying Migraines | LifeHack

February 16, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Migraine suffers know what real agony is. Besides the excruciating, pounding headaches, victims must endure the nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound that most often accompany these headaches. All productivity ceases. To make matters worse, a new study discovered that migraines—specifically ones with aura—can permanently alter the structure of your brain.

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that those who had migraines with aura showed a 68% increased risk of white matter brain lesions, compared with those who did not have migraines. This terrifying figure prompts us to face the problem of migraine squarely.

Why America’s Aging Casual-Dining Chains Are Quietly Building Fast-Casual Restaurants – Adweek

February 16, 2017 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Late in 2015, a new restaurant opened in Winter Park, Fla., a northern suburb of Orlando. It’s a big room with exposed ductwork, an open kitchen along one wall and a long bar skirting the other. The cooks there cut and smoke all the meats in house, and many of the ingredients are locally sourced. The patrons, not surprisingly, skew young, which also probably explains menu items like chicken waffles, Wonuts (a hybrid of waffles and donuts) and a pretzel braid appetizer that comes with a Samuel Adams cheese fondue. Out on the patio, you’ll find “Yappy Hour,” a happy hour with dogs invited, though you’ll probably have to wait for a table—weekends often see lines out the door.