The internet is one of the most significant contributors to global emissions, with digital activities powering 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2018. But what exactly is the carbon footprint of the internet? To start, it’s important to understand the...
Business & Entrepreneurship
Where do small business owners hang out online?
We all find times when we need to connect with other, especially as businesses owners. Running my first business left me feeling quite isolated for a while. At the time I didn’t have a network of other business owners on hand to talk through problems or ideas, or...
How to Outsource Your Blog
There are many reasons that may drive you to consider to outsource your blog. For most people it’s reducing the costs, the need for expert help, or simply freeing up their time. An additional reason to consider is producing more content, allowing...
56 reasons startups fail
There are many different reasons startups fail, and many companies suffer from a combination of reasons. There is no guaranteed path to success for a startup, but this article maps out the many pitfalls to look out for. The reasons for startup failure are...
5 strange habits of successful people
We all know of one or more successful people that are known as being a bit odd or eccentric. Whether is Einstein or Steve Jobs, many of the world’s most successful people are known to have a some strange habits. This infographic from the OPEN...
Eureka moments of famous entrepreneurs
Have you ever wondered how inspiration struck some of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs, inventors, and one actor?
Traits of successful entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur’s come in all shapes and sizes, but there are some traits that are more prevalent than others. The following infographic from StartupBros draws together research from several sources to give an overview of what a successful...
6 ways to connect and grow your small business
Finding new business is never easy, and the smaller you are the harder it gets. Connecting directly with customers and other business owners is one of the best ways to drive your business forward. However, it’s something that many small business owners struggle...
The Anchoring Bias and Sales, Oldest Trick in the Book
The human mind is not always as logical as you’d like to think. We are all susceptible to a range of cognitive biases, a systematic deviation from rational judgment due to inferences based on illogical thought patterns. One cognitive bias often used in...
Priming Consumer Behaviour
Priming is a subconscious phenomenon where the activation of an association memory shortly before an action or task affects a subject’s response. In the example below a subject is asked to complete the word by filling in the missing letter. If presented...