With the coronavirus pandemic and the steep correction in the equities markets earlier in the year, investors are flocking towards safe-haven assets such as Gold and Silver. The market is seeing precious metal demand at multi-year highs. With the coronavirus lockdowns spreading worldwide, the supply chain of precious metals has been severely impacted. Many mining…
Many people wonder whether there is a guaranteed formula for becoming a successful entrepreneur. The entrepreneurship journey is as unique as a thumbprint for any business person. Entrepreneur ideas and methodologies are always unique and idiosyncratic. However, their thinking and implementation strategies tend to be the same. In fact, recent research has shown that entrepreneurs…
Most people have heard about the Bitcoin. While it is exciting and interesting to talk about the Bitcoin, we are leaving that aside to concentrate on the technology that makes it work – blockchain. Blockchain technology not only underlies Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, but its applications also extend far beyond the digital currencies. From food…
Imagine going to the doctor’s when you are not feeling well. And, instead of the doctor only asking you how you feel and then coming up with a diagnosis based on acquired medical knowledge, he/she does something more – enters your symptoms into a computer that retrieves the most recent and related medical research in…
As you’ve probably noticed, one of the recurring themes in my writing is establishing a business by delivering exceptional customer service. Good customer service is the lifeblood of any business. No amount of marketing or advertising could do the trick without genuinely taking care of the customer’s need at a fair market price. However, your…
While the average local business may have a lot less self-generated data than big players such as Amazon or Google, it doesn’t mean that Big Data is completely off limits. In fact, there are a ton of ways that Big Data is better tailored for small business because they are typically agiler and have the…
Over the past decade, the growing importance of big data and analytics has earned an attractive place among the general public. The term data science is no longer just a reference used by tech enthusiasts and computer geeks; it is now one of the most innovative and sexiest jobs of the 21st century. The shift…
If you have been anywhere near a news station or news outlet in the past month, then you’ve probably heard all of the hype surrounding net neutrality. Like many of us, you’re likely wondering just what this means for your day-to-day life, as well as the future of U.S. If you’re finding yourself a little…
Cyber-crimes are at an all-time high and will continue to rise in popularity for as long as organizations adopt a passive approach to online security. While some CEOs look at cyber security as a “back burner”, the hacking industry is evolving to the point where anyone can become a successful hacker. An aspiring cyber-criminal can…
Let’s start with the good news: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), despite a very small dip from 2014-2015, human life expectancy in the U.S. is at 78.9 years, up 11.3% from 1970, when it was at 70.81. Contrast this to the life expectancy of a company. According to a recent study done by Yale Professor…