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What is a Business Plan? Definition, Tips, and Templates
In an era where more than 20% of small enterprises fail in their first year, having a clear, defined, and well-thought-out business plan is a crucial first step for setting up a business for long-term success. The business plan is an undeniably critical component to getting any company off the ground. It’s key to securing financing, documenting your business model, outlining your financial projections, and turning that nugget of a business idea into a reality. Business plans are a required tool for all entrepreneurs, business owners, business acquirers, and even business school students. But … what exactly is a business […]
How To Increase Your Google Ads Profit With 3 Simple Steps [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Ready to get the most from your Google Ads campaigns? RSVP and get access to the few small tweaks that can make a big difference. The post How To Increase Your Google Ads Profit With 3 Simple Steps [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s Gary Illyes On Sudden Keyword Ranking Drops via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Learn why websites vanish from Google’s search results, learn investigative steps, and explore the causes of keyword ranking drops. The post Google’s Gary Illyes On Sudden Keyword Ranking Drops appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Azuki, Beanz Creator Unveils Partnership With Line Friends (IPX)
The Alpha Chiru Labs, the Web3 company best known for being the parent company of popular NFT collections Azuki and Beanz, has announced a strategic partnership with digital IP platform company IPX (formerly Line Friends). Line Friends — similar to the IP of Hello Kitty and Friends — features a world of cute original characters, including Brown the bear, Cony the rabbit, and Sally the chick. The characters were originally created as stickers for Line users to use in their chats. Fans and holders can expect co-branded content and merch between Beanz and LINE Friends, retail distribution at Line Friends […]
Shira Lazar and Deepak Chopra Launch NFT Collection with Focus on Mental Health
The Alpha: Digital wellness agency Peace Inside Live announced on April 12 that it will launch “The JOMO Effect,” a charity NFT campaign on Magic Eden in support of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, according to information shared with nft now from Peace Inside Live co-founder Shira Lazar. The project, whose partners include TimePieces, Deepak Chopra’s Seva.Love, and Polygon Labs, will include art from 40 artists in the NFT community based on the theme of “JOMO,” or the joy of missing out. One hundred percent of proceeds from primary sales of the May 10 mint will go toward five […]
NFT100 Spotlight: Megan Kaspar on Investing in Digital Fashion
Megan Kaspar, the co-founder and managing director of FirstLight, is widely recognized as a savvy investor and trailblazer in the digital fashion realm. In October 2021, she made headlines as the first person to showcase NFT clothing during a video interview. Kaspar’s pioneering spirit also earned her a feature in Haute Living’s Miami issue wearing a digital ensemble by luxury fashion brand Fendi. Kaspar has been a crypto enthusiast from the beginning and is now a founding member of Red DAO, an organization focused on fashion and blockchain. She is a consistent investor in leading projects like DressX, supporting the […]
Google April 2023 Reviews Update Focuses Heavily On Experience via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Signals of experience play a strong role in Google’s April 2023 Reviews System update The post Google April 2023 Reviews Update Focuses Heavily On Experience appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Warns Against Cloaking HTTP Status Codes via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Learn why cloaking HTTP status codes is risky, Google’s stance on it, and the importance of ethical SEO practices. The post Google Warns Against Cloaking HTTP Status Codes appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The Ultimate Guide to Freelancing
Independence, flexibility, and unlimited financial potential — these are all inviting parts of a freelancing lifestyle. This is especially attractive for employees who want more from their workplace. But, there’s still some mystery surrounding the enigmatic career choice. As a freelancer, how do you make money? Where do you find work or jobs? How do you figure out what to do? What about insurance and benefits? These questions are what typically stop people from pursuing a full-time freelance career. Keep reading for the answers to these questions and more, with expert insights from professional freelancers. You can also jump to […]
Goals vs Objectives: The Simple Breakdown
Everyone on your team should understand the difference between a goal and an objective. I know it sounds simple, but terminology confusion is one of the biggest causes of misalignment in business strategy. Whether you use the OKR model, the KPI framework, the Golden Circle, or another methodology, the difference between goals and objectives must be made abundantly clear. Without this shared knowledge, teams could risk wasting time on irrelevant activities, at best, or working against a common purpose, at worst. Here, we’ll explain the difference between goals and objectives and discuss some of the most effective goal-setting frameworks used […]