Eric Branner and Fons Relieve the Pain of Running a Teaching Business

Eric Branner and Fons Relieve the Pain of Running a Teaching Business

Like many entrepreneurs, Eric Branner began his company with the intent of solving a problem he faced in his music teaching business. Now the CEO and co-founder of Fons, Branner’s app aims to provide much-needed relief to teachers of all types who could stand to benefit from a more streamlined approach to the administrative...

The Experience: Dell Showcases the Power of Technology at SXSW 2017 - Interview with Erik Day

The Experience: Dell Showcases the Power of Technology at SXSW 2017

Dell made a splash at the 2017 SXSW festival, hosting an interactive 4-day pop-up called “The Experience” which allowed visitors to explore the latest Dell innovations, including virtual reality, security, open source, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Attendees interacted with cutting-edge technology related to music, video, and gaming, and listened to thought-provoking sessions like “How VR Could Change the...

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Randi Zuckerberg on Why Business Owners Need Continuous Education to Close the Tech Skills Gap

Technology is changing so quickly that in the wake of progress we have a different problem developing; the tech skills gap. Not only is there a gap that exists for small business owners who don't stay up to date with current technologies, but we are seeing a major gap in students graduating with the...

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How 3D Printing Can Help Your Small Business Get Ahead

At Smart Hustle, we believe that technology is a small business owner’s best friend and we strive to increase awareness about the current tech trends that can help you grow your company (like our article on 50 Powerful Tech Tools). Today we want to cover another emerging technology that could revolutionize your business –...

Wearables for Entrepreneurs: Tomorrow’s Office Tools Are Here Today

6 Reasons Entrepreneurs Should Use Wearables in 2017

The age of wearables is here. From fitness bands to smartwatches to smart eyewear, new products are being manufactured every day that brings the connectivity of the Internet of Things (IoT) to individuals in the most portable, personal ways possible. But the kind of functionality that many of these products offer are also ideally suited...

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Will Technology Be Your Best Business Differentiator?

The intersection between business and consumer is not what it used to be. With a growing base of tech-savvy consumers, many businesses are struggling to cater to an audience that has greater expectations and more options than ever before. In partnership with Microsoft, Smart Hustle is sharing this article on Will Technology Be Your Best...

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Salesforce Study Reveals Big Opps for Small Businesses to Use Tech in New Ways

If you’re a small business owner, then no doubt you’ve been grappling with the question of how best to integrate technology into your operations in a sensible, cost-effective manner.  Salesforce has just released the results of a new study, “2016 Connected Small Business Report,” surveying more than 300 small business owners in the United...

Build a Smarter More Efficient Business by Letting Your Apps Work Together

Build a Smarter More Efficient Business by Letting Your Apps Work Together

There are thousands of powerful apps available to help today’s small businesses. Whether you are managing your finances, digital marketing, contacts or sales, there are specific apps to help you control each. However, each area of your business should not be running independently; they need to run together. Sales needs to talk to Marketing....