The City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity & Compliance has partnered with Start Co to launch Propel, a business accelerator for minority-owned startups.
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Up to 40 percent of food grown, processed and transported in the United States is never eaten, yet 1 in 8 Americans – or 40 million people – suffers food insecurity. The average four-person family wastes $1,500 a year on food.
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Memphis-based nonprofit Epicenter recently announced it has raised $40 million to support entrepreneurs in the Mid-South, including a $10 million commitment from FedEx Corp.
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Hey, all you copywriters, there’s a new benchmark for speed – 20,000 lines a second.
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If you’re a business owner, maintaining positive cash flow and protecting confidential information might be things that keep you up at night.
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Many business owners and marketers recognize the importance of social media but don’t realize that their social media practices might be affecting their website’s Google rankings. Here are a few quick tips to boost your SEO while continuing to grow your following:
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Why do startups fail? We often get answers like “poor management” or “money ran out.” The real reason startups fail is founders build a product no one wants. Moreover, they find a solution to a problem no one has.
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Memphis is a great place to be for women entrepreneurs. According to the website magnifymoney.com, Memphis is No. 4 on the list of best cities for women to start businesses and is notable for its high median income for women entrepreneurs and its strong startup scene.
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When it comes to honesty on social media, consumers expect it more from businesses than they do politicians – or even their family.
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Brand ambassador programs are catching on. However, rather than selecting a few influencers with high followings to promote their product or service, brands are taking another approach: building brand ambassador armies.
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Amazon is months away from opening a gigantic new distribution center in Memphis that is set to employ 600 people. The cutting-edge facility boasts high-tech machinery built to accept bulk goods, sort them and reload orders onto trucks in less than 25 minutes. The outgoing orders are sent to other distribution centers and not directly to customers.
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According to RevGen CEO John Rosar, hiring service industry alums can be great for business. Rosar’s top reasons include:
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For years, webinars have been a go-to tactic for marketing teams. Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran, here are some tips to create a relevant, impactful event.
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Since January 2018, The Memphis 100 has been providing coverage of all things Memphis in the form of quick, easy-to-read 100-word stories. Our staff writes on a variety of topics from local festivals, restaurants and history to nonprofit and business news.
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Cyber security threats are out there every day for businesses, regardless of their size. That’s why business owners should lead by example and teach employees how to protect confidential information, like company finances.
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Job seekers are enticed by work-from-home options according to research from staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of surveyed professionals (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there is an option for telecommuting. Those in San Francisco and Los Angeles are most likely to seek this perk, citing long commute times.
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When you walk into a job interview or are told to give a presentation at next week’s meeting, the resulting nerves can be overwhelming. However, today’s technology-driven world has solutions for this problem that utilize virtual reality.
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No matter what type of business you’re in, it can be tempting to jump on the latest trend. No one wants to be left behind.
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Influencers can increase purchase intent by 5.2x. A single positive recommendation from an influencer can trump your most engaging post.
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Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.
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Ideal circumstances for productivity don’t always present themselves while traveling. It’s all about finding your zone amidst chaos. Stay focused with a few tips:
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There are a lot of unusual things you can buy from vending machines: burritos, cupcakes, champagne, gold. Soon, Memphians may even be able to buy cars.
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Don’t limit yourself to thinking your career can’t progress unless you are inside the office walls. Pick up these two habits – they may help you reach your next professional milestone:
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Check out these TED Talks:
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Many companies are looking at different ways to market their business, product or service. In the past, hiring a marketer or communicator was sufficient. Today, considering how people consume information and make purchasing decisions, those positions have morphed into something new, with titles and skills to match.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdN5r3bJ5ws&feature=youtu.be
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Are you tired of stocks, bonds and mutual funds? Incorporate alternative investments into your financial strategy. Alternative investments can increase returns and build a stronger retirement. They are not just limited to hedge funds but can include private investments such as equity, credit and real estate and also real assets such as commodities, precious metals, MLPs and REITs.
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Memphis residents can’t wait for the opening of a new REI in Ridgeway Trace Center. And apparently, neither could the company, which recently moved the opening date up from October 2018 to Aug. 24. REI, a member-owned co-op, is now looking for employees at the new location.
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