Category Archives: technology

(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 2 of 2

Posted on July 23, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Continuing the blog post from the previous week, we will complete our list compiling some of the best web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses that are free/inexpensive to use. This list was originally compiled by Jeff Boss, … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 1 of 2

Posted on July 16, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There are so many web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses. Finding the least expensive (or no cost) tools are even more effective for a startup’s bottom line.   Former Navy SEAL Jeff Boss is an entrepreneur and … Continue reading →

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Tweet Your Way to the Top at an Event

Posted on June 25, 2014 by wisesyracuse

At events such as conferences and tradeshows, there is never a shortage of people to meet, vendors to visit and sessions to learn from. The amount of information shared/presented can be overwhelming at times! One of the greatest benefits of … Continue reading →

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Clever Ways to Increase Mobile App Reviews

Posted on May 28, 2014 by wisesyracuse

The opinion of others (friends, family, product reviewers) matter, whether it is about restaurants, movies or apps. As hundreds of new apps hit the market every day, opinions and reviews affect how visible they will be in search results and … Continue reading →

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12th Annual WISE Symposium to Feature Expert Women Entrepreneurs as Keynote Speakers

Posted on April 3, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Speakers include Jessica Herrin of Stella & Dot, Melinda Emerson of SmallBizLady, Amy Cosper, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and Good Morning, Beautiful Business author Judy Wicks; and many more. Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) is bringing powerhouse entrepreneurial … Continue reading →

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5 Questions to Ask Before Developing a Mobile App

Posted on February 26, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Mobile is the new digital benchmark and trendsetter for brands across the board. Businesses of all sizes are considering incorporating a mobile app into their strategy. Himanshu Sareen, CEO of Icreon Tech, a global IT consultancy, notes that before diving … Continue reading →

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Startup Guide: Before You Quit Your Job, Do This

Posted on February 19, 2014 by wisesyracuse

“Have people build smarter things,” is one of the underlying messages in Andrew Yang’s new book titled Smart People Should Build Things (HarperBusiness, 2014). Yang, the founder of Venture for America, shares his opinion on how our country can rectify … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Winning Business Idea – Part 2 of 2

Posted on February 12, 2014 by wisesyracuse

In the previous blog, we summarized ways to create a winning business idea. In this blog, we will overview several ways that author and entrepreneur Alan Hall explains can help you take your idea further through the process of successful … Continue reading →

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6 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Start-up in a New Direction (Part 2)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by wisesyracuse

In the previous blog post, we explored some of the typical reasons that might require you to think of a possible reason for pivot in your business. The second part of this series will help you to understand some more these … Continue reading →

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Technology–Based Strategies to Supercharge Your Business

Posted on October 30, 2013 by wisesyracuse

As a business person, you are probably already technology-savvy at some level. However, because technology changes so often, you may not be aware of some new technologies that can help to supercharge your business, regardless of its size. Adopting technology … Continue reading →

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