Find Out What Kind of Entrepreneur You Are | AllBusiness.com

March 15, 2023March 13, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Despite how they’re often treated, entrepreneurs are not a monolith. Instead, they’re driven by various motivations and approach business differently. This is illustrated by the annual Small Business Growth Trends report from Keap, which reveals four unique types of small business owners. To get more insight into these entrepreneurial types, I talked to Clate Mask, the CEO of Keap.

Rieva Lesonsky: What were the unique types of business owners identified in your Small Business Growth Trends report?

Clate Mask: Our survey found that entrepreneurs fall into four different segments:

How to Minimize Your Startup Costs | Business.com

March 14, 2023March 12, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Here are several ways to save money when you’re first starting out.

Startup history abounds with stories of entrepreneurs who made it big on shoestring budgets. Spanx founder Sara Blakely began her shapewear business in the 1990s with just $5,000 in savings, and Nike co-founder Phil Knight famously paid just $35 to the graphic designer who came up with the company’s iconic swoosh logo. Many big business owners became successful by keeping costs low and staying frugal.

Today, there are more ways than ever to save money as a new entrepreneur. Here are five strategies for startups to keep their finances healthy as they grow.

I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to | Digital Trends

March 13, 2023March 12, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

If you’re intent on not keeping your true wireless earbuds in a normal charging case, and want to hide them inside a different gadget, now is your time. The Huawei Watch Buds is a smartwatch with a pair of true wireless headphones inside, and the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio is a 4G phone that stores a pair of earbuds in the back.

It’s a bizarre niche that I’m surprised contains two products. I’ve used them, so it’s my duty to report that both are a bit silly — and I don’t want to use any more of them, thank you very much. However, for the few people out there thinking they want to buy one, this is what they’re like. For everyone else, you get to marvel at two of the oddest tech products seen in a while.

Effective Management Techniques to Reduce Employee Turnover | The Startup Magazine

March 10, 2023March 8, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Perhaps it won’t be wrong to say these staggering numbers are a wake-up call for organizations to take employee retention seriously. Otherwise, they will (sooner or later) experience the resource drain, high overhead costs & low employee productivity.

Now, the question is- how can organizations address these issues and reduce employee turnover for a more stable and positive work environment?

That’s the question we’ll be answering in this article. We’ll explore the latest and most effective management techniques and strategies managers can use to retain their best employees and build a stronger, more engaged workforce. So, let’s get started.

Why the Floppy Disk Just Won’t Die | WIRED

March 9, 2023March 8, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

WHEN MARK NECAISE got down to his last four floppy disks at a rodeo in Mississippi in February, he started to worry.

Necaise travels to horse shows around the state, offering custom embroidery on jackets and vests: “All of the winners would get a jacket and we’d put the name of the farm or the name of the horse or whatever on it,” he says.

Five years ago, he paid $18,000 for a second-hand machine, manufactured in 2004 by the Japanese embroidery equipment specialist Tajima. The only way to transfer the designs from his computer to the machine was via floppy disk.

Internet Enraged Over Video Claiming Landlords Deserve Tips | Entrepreneur

March 8, 2023March 6, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

There’s nothing more uncomfortable than checking out of a to-go restaurant or store and being prompted by the establishment’s payment systems to tip — even if it’s on a $3 coffee.

While some may argue that tipping in the service industry should be commonplace and standard protocol, nearly all agree that some people’s expectations are being taken too far.

This seems to be the case in a now-viral TikTok by two creators performing a skit saying landlords should be tipped for being “on-call” and helping with routine keep-up around tenants’ units.

How to Cut Costs as a Small Business Owner | Getentrepreneurial.com

March 8, 2023March 6, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

As a small business owner, it’s important to be mindful of your spending. Cutting costs is one way to help ensure the success of your business so you can expand into a major corporation like Black Tie Moving Here are some tips on how you can cut costs as a small business owner.

Review your business expenses and cut out anything that is unnecessary

The first step to cutting unnecessary business expenses is reviewing what you’re spending your money on. Take a close look at your past invoices and compare them to your budget. Are there any areas where you’re spending more than you had planned? If so, see if there are any cheaper alternatives. For example, if you’re spending a lot on office supplies, see if you can buy in bulk or find a cheaper supplier. Once you’ve identified areas where you can save, make a plan to cut those expenses.

RV Cummins Hybrid Energy Concept | Cool Business Ideas

March 7, 2023March 5, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

Global power company Cummins is exploring how RVers can ease their reliance on gasoline while still enjoying all the off-grid power they need to run camping equipment and accessories at camp. Its new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and gas-driven generation to decrease noise and emissions while still offering days of power.

Much like RV makers themselves have been doing for years now, Cummins starts its electrical system with a large lithium-ion leisure battery designed to store ample energy for running a variety of onboard camper equipment, on or off grid. Instead of relying solely on solar panels and vehicle alternator charging to keep the 6.7-kWh battery topped off, however, Cummins adds in a 2.8-kW Onan QG 2800i gasoline generator for ensuring the batteries don’t deplete to zero.

Cummins says the combination offers the same amount of overall power as a 5-kW generator but with less noise, emissions and vibration. The batteries operate silently, while the QG 2800i has been designed for efficient operation with less noise and vibration than larger generators. A comparison of spec sheets puts the sound level of the 2800i at 65 dB(A) compared to 69 dB(A) for the 5.5-kW Onan QG 5500 RV generator.

Van Leeuwen’s Malted Milkshake and Fries ice cream could have been perfect: An honest taste test | Mashable

March 7, 2023March 5, 2023 ~ knjohn ~ Leave a comment

You have to respect Van Leeuwen’s audacity. For the artisanal ice cream chain based out of Brooklyn, the question is never whether one should push the palatable limits of a classically sweet, simple dessert with off-putting flavors and bizarre mix-ins. The question is whether you can.

Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on who you talk to), the answer to this question is usually a hard yes. Left-field flavors that have graced Van Leeuwen’s freezer shelves in the past include mustard, onion, and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Whether they’re gunning for actual tastiness or viral bait is something you could argue either way. Nevertheless, Van Leeuwen persists.