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Curved LG G Flex 2 Phablet a Sequel Improving the Original

LG is trying its hand again at a curved smartphone. It may be one of the few times when the sequel bests the original. The company is following the unimpressive debut of the LG G Flex with the LG G Flex 2. The G Flex 2 was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The latest smartphone — actually ... Read More »

LG’s Latest Budget-Priced Smartphone Includes Nano Coated Tip Stylus Pen

LG will be introducing the latest version of its flagship smartphone at the upcoming Mobile World Congress conference this week. At the event, the South Korean company will show off the new LG5, but fans of stylus devices will be more interested in the 5.7-inch phablet LG Stylus 2. Currently there is one phone that dominates the stylus segment on mobile, ... Read More »

Leaked: New LG G4 Has Redesigned Camera, Screen

If you find a leather jacket irresistible, it may be hard to say no to the anxiously anticipated LG G4 smartphone. As one LG mobile device is being discontinued, the popular LG Google Nexus 5, another is being introduced. The G4 is the latest of the flagship Android smartphone model from LG. Actually, with a 5.5-inch display, the device is ... Read More »

New Universal LG White Card for Credit Card Processing Coming Soon?

LG is reportedly developing a universal credit card to go with LG Pay, its new mobile payment system. A report by ETNews says that the card will be called LG Pay White Card and like the failed Coin or the new Plastc, the White Card will be able to store several debit, credit and rewards cards. Leaked photos of the ... Read More »

How to Make Your Next Business Trip Worry-Free

Business trips aren’t always easy, especially if you are traveling a lot. Your employer generally expects a lot from you within a short amount of time. Also, change of weather, less sleep and eating outside can disrupt your routine and as a result, decrease your health. Below you can find some tips for a stress free business trip. Tips for ... Read More »

Helpr App Disrupts Childcare Industry With On-Demand Babysitting

When you’re a parent, fun nights out can be extremely few and far between. It usually takes days of meticulous planning and maneuvering — which is why having a babysitter cancel on you at the last possible second is such an utterly soul-destroying experience. Entrepreneurs Kasey Edwards and Becka Klauber Richter have set out to ensure this never happens to ... Read More »

Expertise.tv Offers Webinar Platforms for Coaches

Finding new coaching clients can be an uphill task, but it no longer has to be thanks to Expertise.tv. The all-in-one platform helps coaches to address the unique day-to-day challenges they face when running their own coaching business. Like all businesses, coaching can be a handful when you have to attract new clients, manage bookings, handle payments and still effectively ... Read More »

Julia Kurnia of Zidisha: How Non-Profit Used Tech Startup Tactics to Build a Microlending Marketplace

Small Business Trends: Tell us a little bit of your personal background. Julia Kurnia: I’ve always been interested in using technology to bring better opportunities, better access to capital to the world’s poorest places. When Kiva got started in 2005, I was very excited by the idea and I got a job working with one of Kiva’s first intermediary banks ... Read More »

It’s Time to Invest In Tech for Your Small Business – Now What?

Entrepreneurs have enough on their plate without worrying about the technological needs of their new business. Between complicated and highly technical infrastructure, advanced operating systems and constantly evolving technologies, it can be difficult for the most steadfast of IT pros to keep up. The majority of today’s enterprises share many of the same IT needs, so there are some generic ... Read More »

Financing Your Startup: Are Government Grants an Option?

This is one of the most commonly asked questions posted by entrepreneurs and owners of young businesses in the SBA Community. And, in most cases, the answer is “no.” However, some small businesses, particularly those engaged in “high-tech” innovation or scientific research and development, can benefit from government grants. Here are some facts about government grants for small businesses, including ... Read More »