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Facebook: Here’s how you can manage an online business effectively

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As e-com booms and the majority of businesses push for a widespread online presence, it becomes difficult to manage an online business. Also, with the advent of new businesses, promoting themselves online, and selling on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Facebook has provided a foolproof solution to handle your business efficiently and in an organized manner. Facebook offers a business suite that enables you to gain a wider audience, better marketing campaigns, and manages an online business effectively. Facebook enhancing your online business’s growth and presence The suite offers a plethora of personalized ads and tools, which offers a competitive edge to small businesses. Also, the ability to multitask and message on both the platforms (Facebook and Instagram) at the same time, and manage/receive messages, notifications, etc. Facebook is going a step ahead for its clients, providing new products like Facebook shops, etc. This provides a specifica

Uniphore, a Conversational AI global company, showcased its range of solutions for contact centers

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VoiceTech Summit Middle East brought together industry professionals, key stakeholders, and senior executives keen to discover the potential of Conversational AI and Voice Technology for greater customer experience (CX). Uniphore, a Conversational AI global company, showcased its range of solutions for contact centers, which earned it a visible spotlight. Uniphore is disrupting an outdated customer service model and bridging the gap between humans and machines by focusing on conversations. Here is a fireside chat by Ravi Saraogi, Co-Founder and President APAC, Uniphore with Abid Mustafa, Director Strategy and Customer Experience PMO, Etisalat. Chris Mackintosh, COO, CCU Global, a seasoned call center veteran, moderated the session. Chris: Given Uniphore's rapid expansion, in what CA (Conversational Automation) services do you see the most room for growth?  Ravi: Over the years, call centers have been prevalent, and investments have gone into converting them to

Best governance practices through enhanced processes can help in achieving financial inclusion in Insurance

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Financial Inclusion is in simple words the availability of financial services to everyone and has been the goal of our government post-independence. While the initial initiatives were around making banking services available, significant steps have been made to use the banking channel to offer life insurance in the last few years. Insurance has played a significant role in enhancing financial inclusion in India and is now included in the measurement of financial inclusion. Technology & simple yet easy processes have made and can continue to make a dramatic difference to enhance life insurance penetration. It is an interesting area and warrants a discussion.  In another fortnight, banks across the country who have participated in Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) will execute the 7 th year of its operation. PMJJBY offers a life cover of Rs 2 lakhs of sum assured at a nominal premium of Rs 330/- to anyone who has a bank account and is in the age group of 18-50.

To Reflect Its Metaverse Goals, Facebook Changes Its Name to Meta

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As Facebook transitions to a new identity—Meta—the most “liked” thumbs-up is changing to a pretzel or an infinity. Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s co-founder, and CEO said during the company's Connect conference on October 28 that the renaming reflects the company’s larger objectives relating to the metaverse and away from Facebook, an identity that is tightly linked to all of its products. “As we embark on this next chapter, I’ve thought a lot about what this means for our company and our identity… Today, we’re seen as a social media company. Facebook is one of the most used technology products in the history of the world. It’s an iconic social media brand,” Mark Zuckerberg said.  Given the firm’s family of applications, like WhatsApp and Instagram, as well as its work in virtual and augmented reality, it no longer symbolizes what the company does. “To reflect who we are and the future we hope to build, I’m proud to share that our company is now Meta,” Mark Zuckerberg

5 Key Business Security Areas To Focus On During The Pandemic

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The changes brought by the pandemic have forced businesses to respond rapidly through digitization to allow for business continuity. Most businesses weren’t adequately prepared, tech- and security-wise, to take processes to digital platforms. There was no readiness for work-from-home arrangements, either. It was found that there is large scope of improvement in business security areas. With that, cyberattackers found the perfect opportunity to wage war against organizations, particularly small businesses. The digital migration response, therefore, left many businesses vulnerable to constant security threats. This article discusses five key business security areas you need to focus on during the pandemic in order to keep your enterprise afloat. Let's go through five Business Security Areas to Focus: 1. Security Incident Response Protocols In times like this, it's crucial to ensure that your business has updated security incident response protocols for a swift

The Do's And Don'ts Of Real Estate Crowdfunding

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There are many funding options for real estate projects, but none offer the ease and accessibility of crowdfunding for both lenders and borrowers. This method is quickly becoming one of the most popular, especially for investors. It allows them to own an actual share of a property at a much lower cost than traditional real estate investments. However, like any investment, this also comes with its own set of risks. If you’re looking to get into real estate crowdfunding , knowing what to do and what to avoid will help you develop a successful strategy. What Is Real Estate Crowdfunding? Real estate crowdfunding is a method of investing in real estate projects through crowdfunding companies. It has recently gained popularity because it allows individuals to invest smaller amounts of money and purchase property shares. Investors can receive a portion of the profits from the sale or rental of the property without paying high-end costs for an entire property. The Do's A

Shiba Inu surges 77% in 24 hours, a new millionaire minting investment in the making?

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Shiba Inu made a record jump of 77% in the past 24 hours. This rally amidst the plunging of alternate coins has provoked investors to reevaluate their investments. While the new favorite coin is witnessing an epic momentum, other coins, like WRX, Solana, etc. dropped. The coin was started as a meme coin, just like Doge. The coin is based on the Ethereum blockchain. Today, the coin has a market capitalization of $ 40.4 Bn and is now the 7th cryptocurrency in the world acc. to finance.yahoo . Shiba Inu is currently trading at $ .000068 and is showing no signs of slowing down. The token has already achieved milestones and is signaling that the dream run is just beginning. Let’s find out what is pushing this dream run. What pushed Shiba Inu to rally? According to the blockchain analysis data from Nansen, ‘smart money’ addresses have purchased $ 160 Mn of the token this week. Smart money addresses are crypto traders who earned more than $100,000 by providing and mining l

How To Choose A Domain Name That Will Protect Your Business

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Domain names are ubiquitous in the modern business environment, as every organization needs a website to connect with customers and build its brand presence online. Because of this, a lot of thought needs to go into choosing a domain name, not only in terms of how you present your company to prospective clients but also when it comes to protecting your reputation globally. Here is a rundown of the best ways to choose a domain name for your business, and why this matters from a brand perspective. What makes a good domain name? There are a few facets to a domain name that will make it succeed. First and foremost, it has to be both easy to remember and to offer potential branding opportunities in one fell swoop. Often this means keeping it short and sweet, which also helps when people come to type it into their browser. In many cases, that means choosing a domain name that is identical to that of your business. This is why so many modern start-ups pick a monike

VoIP- Why is it The Best Voice Solutions for Hospitality Phones?

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Travelers today are more discerning than before, which means their demands from hotels and accommodations are evolving. These hold good, especially when it comes to telecommunications and connectivity. Guests cite 24/7 connectivity and mobile services as one of the top expectations for attaining satisfaction. It is nothing but VoIP systems. A hotel phone system is one of the most effective options for reducing costs and increasing customer satisfaction. Therefore, properties need to stay competitive and current for data, phone services, and video. Staff today are also mobile, which makes it feasible for guests to contact an employee. Thus, no matter where they are throughout the property, helping in improving customer service. With modern technology, hotels are staying a step ahead. These are moving away from analog telephones to ip phone systems . Small boutique and large chains alike are all thumbs up for VoIP as it tends to save a lot of money. Now that migrating

6 Factors To Consider When Taking Out A Business Loan

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Applying for a loan is something you may have to do for your business at some point. Whether you mean to expand your business or to just keep it afloat during hard times, a business loan is definitely something that could help you achieve what you want. Though this is a big decision, you don’t have to worry about biting off more than you can chew, since there are different types of small business loans you could avail of. If you work with a reliable provider, they could give you different options that cater to your specific business needs. That being said, the process of getting a business loan may still be intimidating for most. There are many things you’ll need to consider and prepare before you can confidently say you’re ready to apply for one. If you’re planning on getting a business loan and you’re not sure where to start. This article will take you through the steps you’ll need to take before you proceed with the application for business loan: 1. Assess Your F

6 Signs Your Business Needs Financial Replanning

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A comprehensive financial plan allows you to get a complete picture of your resources, produce reliable financial projections, and make informed decisions. However, no matter how detailed your plans are, you may need to change or update them to adapt to any unexpected circumstances that come your way. Here are Six Signs that your Business needs Financial Replanning: 1. It Has Been Too Long Since You Last Checked Your Financial Plan There’s no right time to check the state of your finances and compare it with your financial plans, but at the very least, you should review it every month. You want to regularly look at the goals you’ve set and determine whether you’ve reached them or you still have a long way to go. If your goals have changed, or if you’re significantly making more (or less) money than expected, replanning might be on the horizon. However, it might be best to enlist expert guidance and assistance during this process. When you’re too attached to the busin

6 Strategies To Ensure A Smooth Cloud Migration

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Ever since the inception of the cloud, many organizations have become reliant on the service. After all, the cloud has many benefits. You can use it to make files more accessible, maximize collaboration among employees , and, most importantly, you no longer need hardware to store files safely. Hence, it’s no surprise why many enterprises are looking to migrate to the cloud. Unfortunately, cloud migration doesn’t come easy. Not only does it take a lot of time and money, but it may also potentially conflict with your existing software and employees during the process. There are, however, several things you can do to make the process a lot easier and more manageable. Below are six strategies to help you ensure a smooth cloud migration. 1. Repurchasing Repurchasing is basically a strategy where you decommission your existing applications and systems, much like what you do with retiring, except you move to a different product afterward. By doing so, you can immediatel

Six Top Reasons to Get a Unique Marquee for Your Business

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When it comes to businesses, your priority is to attract first-time visitors and turn them into repeat customers. Many business owners such as hotels, restaurants, and bars struggle to put their marketing ideas into action and, as a result, lose clients with their sloppy approach. Having high-quality company marquee signs is one of the ideal methods to accomplish this. If you want people to fall in love with your products or services, you must create a memorable environment. A marquee sign with the right style, colors, and placement may help you promote your business while also creating an inviting environment. When it comes to creating a memorable experience, a perfect atmosphere is everything. Here are 6 Reasons Why You Should Use Marquee Signs for Your Business: 1. With Stunning Settings, your Customers Make Memories You need to help your customers create good, entertaining memories at your place since that's what will keep them coming back! As a result, you m

6 Tips for New Entrepreneur Dan Doyle Pleasantville shares to Be on Top of Their Game

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As a new entrepreneur, you are probably wondering what skills you should be developing. You may feel overwhelmed with the various tasks that need to be done to stay top of your game. The good news is that some specific actions can help get you ahead and lead the pack! Here are six tips from Dan Doyle Pleasantville for new entrepreneur: 1) Build Relationships It's important to build relationships with people who will become your mentors, business partners, clients, and customers. Be sure to always take time out of your day for networking . Don't forget about your mentors! Make sure to take the time out of each month or week with a quick call, email, or text message thanking them for the help and advice they have offered. This way, when it comes down to needing more information on something about your business, you have a direct person. Your business partners will become some of your closest friends in this journey which is why it's so important to hav

Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Washington (NoVA) are Named the Largest Retail Colocation Markets in the World

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Mumbai, Seoul, Montreal, Madrid, and Johannesburg have also seen notable rapid growth in the last five years. Washington, D.C., October 26, 2021  – TeleGeography, a global telecommunications market research and consulting firm, has revealed that Tokyo remains the largest retail colocation market in the world, with 13.8 million square feet of gross retail capacity reported in 2021. The second and third largest markets – Hong Kong and Washington (NoVA) – each have a 50% smaller data center footprint than Tokyo. TeleGeography’s  Data Center Research Service  provides an up-to-date database with key insights and tools for understanding data centers, network storage, and the nature of interconnection on a global scale. “Long-term colocation growth across markets tends to be modest in both large and smaller markets. Between 2017 and 2021, the median CAGR among a sampling of 109 markets was just 6%,” said Jon Hjembo, Senior Manager at TeleGeography. “Major hubs outpacing the me

6 Technological Factors That Affect Business Productivity

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Technology has changed how a business operates and the way humans work over the past several decades. It has continuously helped businesses become more efficient but also presented some drawbacks. Therefore, those in charge of a business must account for various factors when making operational decisions because these can help or hurt a company's bottom line. As technology evolves, it creates an impact on business productivity, too. To explain this further, here are technological factors that affect business productivity and how workers function within an organization. 1. Cloud Computing One technological factor affecting productivity in a business is cloud computing. Unlike local servers or hard drives, this technology enables users to store data and programs on remote servers connected through the internet. Because of this, employees are able to share data, which allows them to work on projects together, regardless of their geographical location. This creates a

5 Maintenance Tips To Keep Your Business Technology Reliable

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Many small businesses struggle with keeping their costs down, so IT maintenance is often on the back burner. However, routine maintenance can keep your costs down and ensure that your business technology is running smoothly. Networks, systems, and hardware that are in top condition directly contribute to increased uptime, higher production quality, and more efficient output. If you want to keep your business technology reliable, here are five maintenance tips to remember: 1. Hire An IT Support Provider If you’re not comfortable performing routine maintenance on your network and systems on your own, find qualified and experienced experts to do the work for you. An IT support Boston provider , for instance, can conduct proactive maintenance, apply security patches and updates, as well as perform risk analyses to ensure your tech is in optimal condition. Here are some of the top reasons to outsource your IT support needs: Outsourcing allows you to free up your inter