Websites like Twitch, YouTube and Microsoft’s Mixer are capitalizing on live streaming by integrating another form of popular media: video games. Twitch is now leading the competition when it comes to live streaming gaming and eSports.
The business of live streaming on Twitch.tv, gaming, and YouTube https://entrepidinc.news/twitch-live-stream-gaming #business
SLATE Magazine
The bossless office: How well do workplaces without managers function? #business http://entrepidinc.news/bossless-office
You might wonder sometimes, perhaps after an especially inane quarterly job review, what it would be like not to have a boss. Or, after that same job review, not to be a boss. What if we were all workplace equals, with everyone possessing the same privileges and the same authority?
The truth is, there are all sorts of drawbacks to employing managers. (Note to my editor: Not you! You’re perfect! Never change!) More layers of management means paying more workers, and generally at higher salaries.
Are mergers good or bad for consumers? It depends. #mergers http://entrepidinc.news/are-mergers-good-or-bad
AT&T and Time Warner. Sprint and T-Mobile. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Media. Heinz and Kraft.
It seems like every other month is dominated by news of a proposed or completed corporate merger. And while those partnerships can result in a major financial boost for the corporations involved, consumers are left scratching their heads and asking, “What does this mean for my finances?”
The short answer for those curious consumers is: It depends.
“There are some mergers and acquisitions that will probably promote consumer welfare,” says Bill Galston, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a District of Columbia-based think tank. “But as some research has found, there are other [mergers and acquisitions] that point in the opposite direction.”
Heatwave threatens to cause shortage of peas http://entrepidinc.news/pea-shortage #agribusiness #foodproduction
UK pea suppliers follow lettuce growers in warning over harvest after high temperatures hold back crop growth.
ZD Net
Making decisions based on the right data is key, but success is not just about number crunching. entrepidinc.news/build-data-driven-culture #business
Making business decisions based on the best available data is fundamental, but not always easy. Technology, processes, and company culture can all have an impact on how data is used within an organization. Digital leaders suggest organizations must focus on three key areas: strategy, culture, and agility, which was discussed at a recent event held by Adobe in London, alongside its recent Digital Trends 2018 report. Continue reading.
Search Engine Land
entrepidinc.news/dynamic-search-ads #marketing
So, machine learning in AdWords is great and definitely the future. But Dynamic Search Ads?
How to write better case studies https://entrepidinc.news/write-great-case-studies #sales
Case studies help at every stage of the buyer’s journey. Articulate Marketing reveals the secrets of better case studies in this must-read how-to guide.
—Entrepreneur Magazine
Brevity, solutions, stories, but above all listening, will see you closing more, larger deals.
You know that feeling you get when you absolutely crush a sale? You connect with a prospect who’s excited about your offering — and then you close a larger deal than you ever expected to. If these big successes feel random and unpredictable, it’s time to focus on a reliable sales presentation strategy that can help you crush more sales than ever before. https://entrepidinc.news/5simplesteps #business
How To Prepare For Your Dream Career While You’re In The Job You Have Now http://s.contentdj.com/d5j3q #hr
Build the resume for the job you want by taking a strategic approach and using the resources in the job you’re in now.
How to scale fast with a 1-week hiring plan http://s.contentdj.com/r99vz #startup
Exponential organizations are a new breed of business built to scale very rapidly. These are enterprises that operate 10 times better, faster, and more cost effectively than their traditional, linearly-operated peer organizations.
They exploit the benefits of “exponential”, or scaling, technologies to one-up competitors, disrupt industry icons, and keep competitors at bay. Uber and Airbnb are prime examples, but there are over 100 such organizations.
