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A look at how Citi got customers making $800m payments via mobile

A look at how Citi got customers making 0m payments via mobile
The basic idea behind Citi's strategy is that customers with low-level employees using finance tools will be largely focused on using the bank's online, web-based platform. However, mid-tier employees that are on the move quite often would be targeted …
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On your marks, get set, code
Staley said the business world and the computer world are becoming more and more connected. “Nowadays it's a lot more common to have something web-based,” he said. “It really was not that hard to get students to come up with a few ideas that are …
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4 reasons why you should find your next designer in South Africa
Owing to the ubiquity of sophisticated communications technology, doing business with people situated on the other side of the world is almost as easy as doing business with someone down the street. This means that if you're on the hunt for a website …
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Where to Look For Free Blog Templates

Blogs have been around for several years. It once served as an online journal for people willing to share everyday thoughts, experiences and more. Although blogs still serve their original purpose, they have evolved into a dynamic online hot-spot for a variety of uses from selling products to sharing DIY solutions. The individual elements of a blog themselves have reached new heights in delivering online content in a more interesting way. One of these components is the layout, which can now be personalized through free blog templates.

What are Blog Templates?

Before looking for free blog templates, knowing the purpose of a blog template is helpful. In a nutshell, a blog template is the master layout that you will use to represent the entirety of your blog. The template is essentially the basic mold for every other elements of a blog. Through the use of a template, you will be able to specifically place your major content, comment section, library and even advertisements.

Looking for Templates

The first thing people will obviously notice when visiting your blog is the template or layout. A blog template is sometimes purely for aesthetics but combined with functionality, it can make the difference between structured beauty and cluttered confusion. The most important factor to look at when searching for the right free blog templates is functionality; aesthetics only comes next. A good blog template is something that can make things, like navigation and access, easier to the visitor.

Searching for the right blog template is not the hard. There are several resources, forums and user-made databases for free blog templates available online. The first thing you need to do is perform a simple search for templates and look for the best result. BlogSkins.com is one site that contains user-created templates you can freely use. Since there are plenty of blog hosts available, it is important to check whether the template is suitable for your host or not.

Installing a Template

Downloaded free blog templates are in the .txt format because layouts are created using HTML codes. Installing the template is very easy:

1.) Decompress the file if it is in a .zip, .rar or any other compression formats to reveal the main template file.

2.) It is important to make a backup of your current template before installing a new one in case you lose any important buttons or links in the process.

3.) Upload the downloaded template into your blog site.

Mark Michael Ferrer
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The smartphones to look out for this year

The smartphones to look out for this year
Searching for something a bit different, he then tackled the world of digital marketing and worked for one of Australia's largest ad agencies where he developed and managed the digital strategies for a number of recognisable brands. Krishan is a self …
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Setting Goals and Rewards
Pombriant's research concentrates on evolving product ideas and emerging companies in the sales, marketing and call center disciplines. His research is freely distributed through a blog and website. He is the author of Hello, Ladies! Dispatches from …
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Mobile tech is how the Earthquakes soccer team will stand out from NFL, NBA
From social media to commerce, the innovation plans at the new 'Quakes stadium is tailored towards being a top-notch fan experience. Kaval says they will … The Earthquakes try to market one-on-one, appealing to individual fans. Kaval shares details …
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Where to Look For a Training Plan Template

Are you looking for a training plan template? Some companies have their own human resources specialist that can come up with a plan in a snap. Other businesses have to resort to ready-made ones, especially those that operate in a smaller scale. The good news is that there are a lot of ways for you to get your hands on a training plan template.

The first method is rather time-consuming. In this case, you can look up community forums, such as those in the IT (Information Technology) field and look up free template building tools. Then you’d have to do it yourself. The good thing about this is that you can use it again and you’ll be familiar with the issues you would most likely encounter during training.

The second method is easier. You can download a training plan template from business or management tools websites. Some templates could cost as low as $ 10. There are generic ones, while there are others that are so extensive that every aspect is taken care of.

However, if you do not want to spend money or you cannot find one that would suit your training ideas, then try the integrated approach. You can look up other companies’ templates online and then make a few revisions to make it fit your own approach. If you are lucky, you might even stumble upon a training plan template from a company that is within the industry your business belongs to.

Setting up a plan isn’t difficult, especially with a good template. Whichever method you chose, keep in mind that the goal is to organize a training activit

 

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Residents look at three options to prevent flooding on Colorado Springs' west side

Residents look at three options to prevent flooding on Colorado Springs' west side
A project to rebuild Camp Creek from Garden Of The Gods south to Fountain Creek will carry a price tag of more than $ 30 million, no matter which of three potential plans Colorado Springs officials decide to use. Camp Creek spilled over its banks during …
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Fla. lawmakers to talk water funding, not policy
Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, told reporters earlier this month that any water issues that come up this year will deal with funding, while policy initiatives and long-term water management plans likely will be deferred until next year. His office …
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5 E-Commerce Trends to Look for in 2014

5 E-Commerce Trends to Look for in 2014
For example, create more lifestyle-oriented content in the form of blog posts, videos and other types of media that encourage sharing by readers. Small shops squeezed by larger merchants. As mega-retailers like Amazon continue to steal market share …
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Merillat Cabinetry to Showcase New Product Launch at KBIS 2014
"Our ability to ship built-to-order cabinets in as little as five days from receiving the order is a big deal," said Jonathan Klinger, Vice President of Marketing, Merillat Cabinetry. "It's a fact we are proud to share. " "KBIS will be an extraordinary …
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Quaker® Oats Helps Moms Fight the Human Energy Crisis™ and Delivers Good
Enter The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., who is asking, "What would you do if you had the energy?" Quaker is … "The oat is one of nature's most perfect energy sources," said Justin Lambeth, chief marketing officer, Quaker Foods …
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Softheon to Host Webinar to Provide An Insightful Look Into What's Ahead In …

Softheon to Host Webinar to Provide An Insightful Look Into What's Ahead In
Softheon Marketplace Connector Cloud (MC2) works with 38 regional health plans to integrate its plan management, eligibility & enrollment, SHOP, premium billing and customer service solutions along with core administrative platforms. Softheon MC2 is an …
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Senior Digital Marketer from Leading Financial Services Corporation Joins Rise
He will lead strategic and tactical planning initiatives for Rise's clients who are looking to expand their online marketing presence. Teitelbaum is keen on … Media, Inc. — All Rights Reserved. Syndicated stories and blog feeds, all rights reserved …
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Start-Up Business Financing ? Look To Crowd Funding

Over the last few years we have heard ad nauseum about small business struggles with accessing capital for growth. 

But, even harder hit then your typical Main Street business has been those companies that have yet to open their doors – Start-Up Businesses.

Start-ups have always struggled at getting capital before launching their businesses.  They have no revenue, no real prospects, no assets and no brand name.  In fact all they really have is a hope and a prayer.

Thus, no lender or investor in their right mind would touch a start-up business – and they usually don’t.

But, year in and year out, some 600,000 + new businesses are started each year; according to the Small Business Administration.

These businesses have to get funding somewhere.  The question becomes, where?

Each business is different and as such each may find a different or unique way to scrape together the capital needed to launch their company.  Some new businesses have to either cash out all their personal resources like home equity, stocks and bonds, deplete savings accounts while some may find investors in their local area or tap their friends and family.

Whatever they do, the bottom line remains the same; small, new start-up businesses can’t get outside capital from traditional business loan resources like banks or other financial institutions.

But, over the last decade or so, there have been some really ingenious and innovative entrepreneurs stepping up to fill this lending gap.

By now you might have heard of peer-to-peer lending where members of a network borrow and lend to each other – cutting out the banks or professional investors.

And, recently there has been a renewed push for a similar form of start-up business financing, termed Crowd Funding.

With the huge popularity of social networking and the reach that this direct interaction can bring to one person’s idea, crowd funding is getting a new foothold in the business world – really picking up since 2008.

Now, crowd funding is not going to provide your new business with millions of dollars in capital like a venture capital deal would or will it provide you with hundreds of thousands of dollars like a bank loan would.  But, it could (should if used right) provide your start-up business with enough initial capital to get launched and begin to generate customers and revenue – because, once your new business does start to show some promise or begins to generate actual business, other financing options will open up to it.

Think about the typical start-up business – a business that is only an idea at this point.  What expenses will it really face before opening its doors?

Most new businesses have the following start-up costs:

Legal – For incorporating your business or filing for your business registration – usually around $ 300,

Rent / Lease – $ 500,

Leasehold Improvements – $ 600,

Office supplies and office equipment – $ 1,000,

Web design and marketing materials to include logo design and brochures – $ 550,

Utilities / Insurance – $ 250,

Inventory – $ 300.

That totals about $ 3,500.

Moreover, for those businesses that don’t need inventory or a building to operate out of in the beginning (online businesses), their start-up costs are much lower.

Now, many new business owners end up putting this amount on their credit cards then open their doors and start to build their company.  But, given our recent recession and slow recovery, you just might not have the available balance on your credit cards to do this.

In steps crowd funding:  Use your social network – those people you know and those you don’t but are friends, followers or fans with – to raise that needed start-up cash.

According to VC Deal Lawyer, based on several reputable publications like the Wall Street Journal and the Economist, crowd funders can typically raise between $ 2,000 and $ 10,000.

While this amount will not let your business push a national marketing campaign with a Super Bowl ad this coming February, it should be enough to cover those initial start-up costs – allowing your new business to open its doors and begin to get after paying customers.

Further, and as another solid benefit, most crowd funders are not giving away large portions of their company like they might do with local or angel investors or even with strategic partners like CPAs and attorneys.

In fact, very few crowd funding businesses are giving away equity.  Why, because it runs up against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules regarding equity investment in private companies (think Reg D).

Instead, these companies are providing their donors or contributors some type of perk or reward – something tied to the business after it gets up and running – like a coupon or sample or even a personal phone call from the owner.

Just image that you get a personal call from the next Mark Cuban before he becomes a household name – pretty neat!

So, while crowd funding won’t provide your start-up with millions of dollars – the type of money that our main stream media companies likes to profile – it should at least cover your very basic start-up costs – getting you out of that start-up mode and into that small, growing business stage.

Further, given our current economic environment, who could really ask for more?  After all, if you don’t have to really give away anything for it – it is just free money for your new, start-up business!

Joseph Lizio holds a MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship, is the founder of Business Money Today, has a strong commercial lending background and is regarded as an expert in business and finance.

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A look back on triumphs and tragedies of 2013

A look back on triumphs and tragedies of 2013
Moving forward, it's important to pause to reflect on some of the events that of the past 12 months that will help shape our community as we start the next chapter in Liberty's story. … Owners of The Dish, a pizza restaurant and bar serving the …
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First Storm of 2014
Carver says each season brings business and customers are looking to stay warm with bitter temperatures and wind expected with this storm, "the weather said, the power is going to go off so the infrared heaters aren't such a big thing, it's kerosene …
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Local leaders have high hopes for 2014
“We've had several new businesses open this year, a theater restoration project underway, murals, artist alley as well as new signs, fountain restoration and landscaping improvements. The matching grant program for facade improvement was a success and …
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What do VC's look for? With Bilal Zuberi of General Catalyst Partners

http://www.starto.tv STARTO — THE show for the American Entrepreneur Investor, advisor, entrepreneur, and company builder Bilal Zuberi decodes the mystery of…
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