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Back in 2009 when the first virtual coin, Bitcoin, came on the scene, very few people knew what to make of this new currency. Some said it was the wave of the future, while others said it would never catch on. The person who allegedly created the Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto said (shortly after its release), “It might make sense just to get some in case it catches on. If enough people think the same way, that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Once it gets bootstrapped, there are so many applications if you could effortlessly pay a few cents to a website as easily as dropping coins in a vending machine.” Not only did this new virtual currency catch on, but it spread like wildfire. Within five years of its release, over 31 million transactions had taken place, with over 25 million people using the currency. Even though few people really understood the programming behind this virtual currency, the fact that it could be traded, bought and sold just like any other currency, made bitco

The success of any startup company is based on their creativity, their direction and the strategies that they can apply to consolidate in the market. Nevertheless, there are some very important aspects for the growth and success of businesses or emerging startups: the employees. For this reason, and many others we must know and understand the fact that there are several kinds of employees in the market, and here is a list of five of them, you should have in your company in order to achieve as much success as possible. 1. The challenger Having employees that fully support the decisions of the high ranks is a benefit for the harmony of the company. Still, a certain amount of defiance or contradiction is always needed to improve the decision-making process in an startup company. In this matter, comes the challenger. This type of employee who oversees talking and challenging the state and direction in which the startup company is or is going. These persons show personality and own thin

In the back of my mouth are two lonely wisdom teeth patiently awaiting their long overdue eviction notice. They need to be pulled. Two of my four wisdom teeth were extracted three years ago and a week later I was supposed to make an appointment for the remaining pair to be pulled. Instead, because my first experience in the torture chamber, ahem , back room of the dental office, I avoided it. For the last three years, I’ve successfully dodged a myriad of follow-up phone calls from the dentist and well-meaning reminders from my wife. I won’t go into the details but the procedure didn’t go smoothly. It was painful and a little terrifying. I am now one of the 10-15% of people that are scared enough of the dentist that they avoid ever going. (Different from the 75% of people that experience anxiety but still go). But I know I’ll eventually have to overcome the fear and make the appointment. This got me thinking about fear, anxiety, and emotional suffering caused by the anticipation of

One of the worst things that can happen to any business is a loss of data. If your business loses certain data, it could mean certain disaster, because you could be losing customer information, employee information, and a whole lot more. Not only is your data lost, but there is also a chance that it is lost because it has been stolen, and now someone else has access to all of this sensitive information. Luckily, there are several things that you can do in order to protect your business from data loss. We have compiled a list of seven tips that you can use to protect your business data. 1. Dispose of Sensitive Data It is important that you make sure to get rid of sensitive data when it is no longer needed. This information could still fall into the wrong hands, and be detrimental to your business. Shred all documents that contain sensitive information before recycling, and remove all data from all electronic devices, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and external storage dev

Buying a new vehicle is something that should never be done on a whim. This is an expensive purchase, and you need to put a certain amount of thought into it before you spend a lot of money and end up with a vehicle that isn’t right for you. There are many things to consider before buying a vehicle, so make sure that you take plenty of time before coming to a final decision. Here are six of the most important things to think about before making that purchase. 1. Determine Your Needs The first thing to consider is the type of vehicle you should buy, based on your particular needs. For instance, if you have children or plan to have children, you will need a vehicle that will accommodate your family. Write down a list of the features you would like, such as a sound system, sunroof, heated seats, etc., and figure out how often and where you will be driving. These are all factors that will determine the type of vehicle that you should be looking for. 2. Don’t Get Unnecessary Extras Yo

When it comes to marketing, there is never enough that you can learn to help you get the word out about your business and attract a larger audience. What you need to do is to learn from the experts. This doesn’t mean that you have to go back to school or spend a lot of money on consulting fees. You can get all of the information you need about the latest digital marketing ideas by listening to podcasts online. You have the option to hear them live, or to download and listen to them when you have more free time. Whenever you use them, these five marketing podcasts are some that you really need to know about. 1. SpinWeb Sales and Marketing Podcast When you want to take your business to the next level with web design, digital marketing, etc., you need to use the right tools. Spinweb has the tools you should be using and offers over 20 years of design and marketing experience. Services include digital marketing, web design, and custom development, and support is available when you need

Are you planning to start your career in digital marketing? Online marketing has so much to offer in 2016, as this fascinating profession is booming. And in the coming years, it seems it will continue to move in the same direction. But if you need some extra help to make the important decision to jump careers, take a look at these facts you may not know about starting a career in digital marketing: 1. There are over 60 disciplines of online marketing If you are planning to become a “digital marketer”, you may consider being either a generalist or a specialist as there are so many areas to focus on. “I think last time I counted, there were around 63 ‘disciplines’ of marketing, and opportunities to specialise,” says Lee Tonitto , CEO of the Australian Marketing Institute. Check out this list of just 20 digital marketing disciplines: Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Content Marketing Video Marketing Paid Advertising Native Advertising Email mark

Every single one of us has a story we tell ourselves, a tale about who we are, what we are, and why we do the things we do. Some of us speak our own truths. We boldly step beyond the box we were molded in and dismiss any and everything that does not resonate with our souls. We’re the zany ones, the quirky, somewhat strange, but loveable creatures that make the world an interesting place to live in. Others tell their tales through everyone else’s eyes. They judge their thoughts and feelings based off of the “opinion lense” other people view them through. They get so caught up in being what others want that they forget who they are and what they were meant to be. Who you are should not be a mystery. What you are meant to be is simple: your own beautiful, unapologetically amazing self. If you ever feel lost and unsure about who that person is, here’s five things you should remind yourself of. 1. Breathe. Unfortunately, things can’t always be rainbows and unicorns. There are going to b