The semantics of Cryptocurrency is “crypto” which comes from the Greek word “kryptós” meaning “hidden or secret”; and the word “currency” which refers to a system of money generally accepted or in use. So, by all means, cryptocurrency is “hidden money”. Cryptocurrency, with the use of megacomputers, may also be defined as limited figures in a database […]
What is Blockchain?
There has been a lot of talk on “Blockchain” technology which dawned a new digital revolution. Formal and informal forums have been held raising speculation and interest now even from the general public. And just like all new trends, there comes a mystique and myth which I would like to address. Blockchain is simply put as […]
5 Free Apps To Supercharge Your Small Business
You know these five are unbelievably good when we use them here at NetStripes. Not only that, but these apps are all integrated with each other, making them seriously smooth. 1. Trello – Task Management One of the more famous productivity apps, Trello uses a user-friendly, team-oriented, stage based task organisation system. (Yes I apologise […]
How To Come Up With More Innovative Ideas?
Despite popular belief, most innovative ideas aren’t discovered by thinking at your desk for days on end. Rather, they are inspired by the things and events that surround us, and then they are driven by an individual’s own passion. Take Apple as our classic example of innovative thinking. Jobs and Wozniak didn’t come up with […]
3 Critical Things You Must Know Before Starting Up a Business
Make sure you’re okay with making mistakes. You will make mistakes when you start up a business. They’re a part of who we are and how we live our lives. But that doesn’t mean that mistakes are there to discourage you from achieving your goals. Mistakes are like wound scars. When you get one, it […]
Blog like an Expert, a How-to Guide for Small Business Owners
Anyone can blog but doing so effectively is a skill all of its own. In this age of ever growing technological advancement, blogging is constantly growing ever more relevant within the realm of business. Running a successful blog doesn’t mean you have to be Perez Hilton or Lifehacker but that should not stop you from […]
10 Great Apps Entrepreneurs Need To Know About
A Friend, secretary and general knower of everything that rests easily in the palm of your hand, mobiles have become an essential ingredient to the functioning of the modern human. Running a small business is a hard endeavour but fortunately numerous apps exist with the power to help you manage the workload and automate facets […]
5 Business Traps Entrepreneurs Must Avoid
The realm of business is shaky especially for a budding entrepreneur. Fortunately, if you know what to look for, you can avoid or at the least mitigate any disaster you come across. Cash splurge After a particularly lucrative month you might consider investing some of your earnings into the business. It’s an understandable reaction; just […]
Digital marketing predictions that will impact your business
The internet has celebrated its 45th year since its debut in 1989. The time has come to rethink the architecture of the internet, which is what computer scientists all over the world are doing. Today, there are close to 2 billion users world wide, and according to the National Science Foundation, predictions expect a rise […]
How to blog effectively for your business
Building a blog for your business will benefit you on so many levels, and here’s why. Blogs give you a platform to provide relevant content to your customers, prospects and partners, plus the added benefit of presenting you as an expert in your field, which in turn will reflect positively on your brand. Think of […]