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How Much Does It Cost To Start Affiliate Marketing
- Affiliate marketing can be started with minimal financial input, but wise investment can yield better returns and a smoother journey.
- Essential costs include a domain name ($10 to $50 per year), website hosting ($3 to $75 per month), decent website design ($300 to $3,000), and content creation ($20 to $150 per post).
- Certain tools can streamline operations, improve website functionality and enhance SEO performance, with costs ranging from $0 to a couple of hundred dollars a year.
- Paid advertising with platforms like Google Ads or Facebook Ads can cost anywhere from $50 to several thousand dollars a month.
- Premium affiliate networks provide access to exclusive partnerships and products. Costs can range from $0 to $500 for setup and maintenance.
- Professional logo creation and design services range from $50 to $500.
- Hiring a consultant or lawyer for compliance with FTC regulations or optimizing bookkeeping can cost $200 to $1,000 annually.
- The time investment required for affiliate marketing should also be factored in. Building a sustainable business might take weeks or even months.
- Starting affiliate marketing with a clear budget helps weigh costs against potential returns and keeping track of spending in relation to profits is essential.
- Maximizing affiliate marketing efforts can be done without increasing costs substantially.
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Productivity in the Digital World: How to Turn Distraction into Focus
- Electronic devices promised efficiency and productivity, but endless distractions from notifications, social media, and information have turned into a daily challenge. However, right strategies can transform these distractions into productivity.
- Productivity is not just completing tasks but consciously managing attention and energy. Everyone has their productivity rhythm, and working in harmony with it is key.
- Tools like Trello, Todoist, Forest, and Pomodoro can help boost productivity by organizing tasks, managing time, and prompting focused periods followed by small breaks. Additionally, blocking distracting websites can help.
- Setting specific, realistic goals directs focus and prevents getting lost in activities that don’t add value. Breaking goals down into smaller, manageable tasks creates a sense of progress.
- Digital minimalism recommends reducing the number of open tabs on the browser, minimizing notifications, prioritizing essential tools that make a difference in productivity, and setting limits on social media use.
- Investing in regular breaks, physical exercise, meditation, and a balanced diet is essential for sustainable productivity. Mental fatigue and burnout are major enemies of productivity.
- Creating an environment, with well-defined boundaries between home and work, is essential for remote working. Establishing a routine, with set times, helps keep productivity high.
- Flexibility allows working from any time and anywhere, but it should be balanced with structure. Setting up working and rest hours and sticking to them is the key to productive success without sacrificing well-being.
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Verizon Digital Ready Provides the Free Skills Training and Grant Programs Entrepreneurs Need
- Verizon has launched Small Business Digital Ready. The free program gives small businesses access to digital tools and resources to thrive in today’s economy. The program offers free learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking and a marketplace of tools and solutions. The online resource is available to any small business across Michigan (and nationwide). Verizon has offered grants to GVSU's Veterans Entrepreneurship Lab and Detroit’s Black Business Alliance’s Capital Connect Program to provide support and financial assistance to veterans, military spouses, and Black-owned businesses. The company seeks to create more equitable pathways for entrepreneurs to succeed in the digital economy.
- Verizon Digital Ready’s community section allows businesses to connect with other businesses and resources by city. The program offers personalized learning and coaching resources to entrepreneurs, enabling them to identify target customers, network with others, and find the resources to launch profitably. Over 75% of small businesses pivoted their operations due to the pandemic. More than 50% of SMBs say their online interactions with customers have increased. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital ways of working, making digital readiness critical for small business owners today.
- Verizon Small Business Digital Ready’s free courses, coaching sessions, mentoring and digital skills training are available to anyone who has joined the program. Entrepreneurs can access free digital transformation courses and financial assistance to support digital transformation initiatives, network with other small business owners and experts and receive support from Verizon and its partners.
- Verizon actively partners with Michigan small businesses to help entrepreneurs and provide access and opportunities. The $10,000 small business grant is one of Verizon's programs to help entrepreneurs thrive. Entrepreneurs can access free courses and events related to digital transformation, completing two courses to apply for the grants.
- Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program was built by (mostly BIPOC) small businesses for small businesses. The program was shaped by the Small Business Advisory Committee, including Jamiel Robinson (Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses). Diverse subject matter experts drive the program's content, interactive video modules, and coaching events.
- Verizon Small Business Digital Ready offers courses and events related to financing, digital marketing, and improving online presence. Attendees can connect with peers with similar interests and access resources for their business to launch and grow digitally. Small Business Digital Ready is partnering with Small Business Development Centers, CDFIs, and other organizations supporting small businesses every day.
- Verizon is partnering with various associations working with small businesses, such as the Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Chamber, Dearborn Chamber, Automation Alley, Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance, MI Business Incubator Assoc. to share resources and expertise with their membership. Verizon participates in thought leadership events with these organizations.
- Verizon hosts virtual community dialogues and hearing the current challenges small business owners are facing. Attendees have included small business owners, small business support organizations, and chambers of commerce. Verizon continues to build long-term partnerships with the communities they serve by exploring opportunities to be supportive.
- Verizon works as a liaison between small business owners and the company. Liaisons build bridges of connection with internal business partners and external stakeholders to champion policies that enrich lives and enable a digital future. They leverage relationships within Verizon, business support organization partners to team up and disseminate information about Verizon tools and resources.
- Verizon seeks to enable small businesses to adapt to shifting customer preferences, compete in today's digital economy, and succeed through digital transformation. Digital transformation is a critical aspect of the company's support for small businesses and entrepreneurs they work within Michigan and nationwide.
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[Weekly funding roundup Oct 5-11] VC inflow bounces back but it's no cause for celebtation
- The second week of October saw a relative bounce back in venture capital (VC) funding into Indian startups, with debt transactions offering the much-needed lift.
- The total VC funding for the week amounted to $232 million, cutting across 29 deals.
- However, this rise in VC funding is not a cause for celebration as the upswing was due to a single large debt transaction.
- The majority of non-debt deals came from the early-stage segment lower in value, indicating challenges in raising funding for Indian startups.
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OWODAILY: Unlocking Opportunities for Daily Rewards.https://owodaily.ng/offer_kAdTg
- Registration: Sign up for free on the OWODAILY website or mobile app.
- Complete Profiles: Fill out demographic profiles to increase task eligibility.
- Explore Tasks: Browse available tasks, surveys, and offers.
- Earn Rewards: Complete tasks and redeem rewards.
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The World Necessities Hawkers with Heart, Not Simply Self-Seekers
- The best tricksters are the ones who try sincerely as well as care profoundly.
- Tricksters with heart stand out because they focus on relationships over transactions and bring value to the lives of others.
- They are motivated by a desire to serve, help, and contribute, making them more resilient.
- Hustling with heart means recognizing the power of community and collaboration, where success is not measured by personal gain alone.
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Listed Men’s Grooming Startup Menhood’s Compliance Officer Ankita Soni Quits
- Ankita Soni, the compliance officer of men's grooming startup Menhood, has resigned from her position.
- Soni's resignation came into effect on October 5, according to a filing with NSE Emerge.
- She was responsible for overseeing the company's statutory compliance.
- Menhood, founded in 2019, offers men's grooming and lifestyle products and went public in July this year.
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Announcing more judges for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will feature Startup Battlefield 200, where startups will pitch to top-tier VCs.
- New judges announced include Galym Imanbayev of Lightspeed Venture Partners and Rohan Ganesh of Obvious Ventures.
- Lisa Morales-Hellebo of REFASHIOND Ventures and Andrew Schoen of NEA will also join as judges.
- Christopher Wan of Bessemer Venture Partners completes the lineup of judges for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2024.
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Startups of The Year 2024: 48,839 Startups Nominated in the IT Services Industry
- HackerNoon has announced the nominees for its annual 'Startups of The Year' award in the IT Services industry.
- The list features 30 innovative startups making significant contributions to the IT Services industry.
- Nominations are open for the Startup of The Year awards, with winners to be announced in April 2025.
- Nominees will receive free interviews and exposure through HackerNoon.
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Noel Tata becomes new Chairman of Tata Trusts after Ratan Tata's demise
- Noel Naval Tata, the half-brother of Ratan Tata, has been appointed chairman of Tata Trusts.
- Noel Tata expressed his deep honor and responsibility in carrying on the legacy of Ratan Tata and the founders of the Tata Group.
- Noel Tata, who has been serving as vice chairman of Tata Steel and Titan, has played a pivotal role in the group's growth.
- Tata Trusts, which manages the functions of all 14 Tata Trusts, holds significant influence over the Tata Group.
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Startups of the Year 2024: 8,350 Startups Nominated in the Messaging & Communications Industry
- HackerNoon announces nominees for the annual 'Startups of The Year' award in the Messaging & Communications industry.
- The list features 30 startups making significant contributions to the industry.
- Nominations are open for the public to vote for their favorite startups until October 31st, 2024.
- Winners will be announced in April 2025 after evaluation by the HackerNoon team.
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Sequoia Capital, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Tidelift take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
- Sequoia Capital, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Tidelift will discuss open source software at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
- Open source code is crucial for innovation and digital infrastructure, but it poses security vulnerabilities that need to be addressed.
- The speakers, Bogomil Balkansky, Aeva Black, and Luis Villa, will explore how companies can balance innovation and protection in open source projects.
- The discussion aims to find solutions to ensure a secure and sustainable open source ecosystem.
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5 Benefits of Franchising
- Franchising offers several advantages over starting a business from scratch.
- Lower failure risks due to established business models and support from franchisers.
- Immediate brand recognition with ready-made marketing and customer base.
- Access to proven business plan, minimizing operational difficulties.
- Easier financing options with support from franchisors and established track record.
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India To Share Digital Public Infra Expertise With ASEAN Countries
- India plans to share its expertise in digital public infrastructure (DPI), including systems like Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), with ASEAN nations to explore cross-border collaborations.
- The two sides will explore cooperation in areas like education, healthcare, agriculture, and climate change.
- They also discussed partnerships in fintech innovations and digital financial solutions, as well as strengthening cybersecurity cooperation to support the digital economy.
- This move aligns with India's plans to share DPI with countries worldwide, as seen in initiatives like Project Nexus and partnerships with countries like the UAE and Singapore.
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Maharashtra Sets Up Cyber Command Centre To Curb Cybercrimes
- The Maharashtra government has established an advanced cyber command and control centre in Navi Mumbai.
- The cyber command centre aims to curb cybercrimes and is part of the Maharashtra cyber security project.
- It is India's first state-level cyber command centre and will be operational by October 15.
- The centre will have over 150 experts working round the clock to register and resolve cybercrime complaints.
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