If it seems like your neighbors are receiving more packages these days, you’re right. According to Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends Report, online shopping makes up 13% of retail sales worldwide. Although e-commerce has steadily won a larger share of physical retail over the last decade, it doesn’t mean online companies can rest on their […]
Apple recently released iOS 12 in public beta mode, pending the official September release. The update, while maybe not as showy as prior releases, promises improvements in speed and numerous bug fixes for users—plus a few upgrades for developers. Typically with developer betas, to download the new version you need an Apple developer account ($99),
When working with a tight budget, it’s easy to assume your dollars will stretch further with overseas talent. But more companies are realizing that U.S.-based freelancers can be an affordable option. In this article, we’ll continue the series exploring U.S. tech regions by taking a closer look at the tech scene in the Pacific Northwest.
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Facebook and Twitter are two of the biggest and most high-profile social networks in the world, but they’ve taken very different approaches when it comes to handling bots on their platforms. In this post, we’ll look at the ways bots are changing both platforms, as well as the challenges both have faced and what they’re
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It’s not a mystery these days what small businesses are worried about. Consider that 35 percent of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to a survey conducted in March by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, or the NFIB. That’s not usual. Tying July and October, March’s job openings
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Between temp, perm, and freelance talent, managers have more ways to engage help than before. While the flexibility is great, the technology used to organize and track it all can get confusing. For example, do you need a VMS or FMS? How does an MSP fit into the mix? Here’s a quick way to see
For some businesses, the prospect of engaging multiple contingent workers can seem daunting. People say engaging on-demand, freelance talent will help you be nimble, efficient, and agile, but how nimble can you be when you’re spending hours sorting through compliance paperwork and processes? The truth is, these aren’t new concerns. To head them off, tech-savvy
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The freelance workforce is one of the most efficient and affordable solutions for growing businesses, allowing them to tap into a vast talent pool to tackle projects of all shapes and sizes. Whether they’re offering a specialized skill or pitching in when deadlines get tight, freelancers can make all the difference. But when projects get
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Shutterstock A back-end developer is responsible for the performance, stability, security, and speed of your site or app—all the behind-the-scenes functionality that makes everything the user sees and does possible. Because they create the different types of server-side software that powers the front-end of your app, you’ll want someone with a great mix of skills
It’s a dilemma many business owners face: Do you take valuable time out of your day to handle things you could hire someone to do to save money, or do you invest in that help so you can be more productive? For growing businesses with an eye on the bottom line, it can be a
