Analysis of companies, markets, digital business models, startups, monetization strategies, and how technology shapes modern commerce and decision making.
Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak On Why They Named Their Company Apple
There are a lot of rumors and legends about Apple. Some are of course exaggerations and myths, and some are pure fabrication in order to make Apple sound even more mysterious and secretive. To some extent, Apple has been the driving force behind this since they have gone to great lengths to preserve ...
The Path To One Billion Dollars: 5 Real Life Examples [Flipbook]
If you are an entrepreneur, you probably know how to think big. When I say think big, I mean you can probably see the path from where you are now all the way to the top. Now it's just a matter of taking action and making it a reality. There are a lot of aspects to success, and one of them is of cour ...
The Complete Guide For Selling Advertising On Your Blog Or Website
There are a lot of things about maintaining a blog that are common sense and almost intuitive. Selling advertising is not one of them. If you do a Google search for how to find advertisers for your blog, or how to sell advertising, you'll only find a handful of lame articles that aren't very helpful ...
![AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/association-to-advance-collegiate-school-optimized.jpg "AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]")
AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]
With the cost of getting a college education rising faster than inflation, it's easy to understand why many students postpone going to college or skip it altogether. Getting a college degree is of course the best case scenario, but if it's served with a side of student loan debt that can take decade ...
![The Pros And Cons Of Freelancing: Are You Ready For It? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pros-cons-of-freelancer-infographic-optimized.jpg "The Pros And Cons Of Freelancing: Are You Ready For It? [Infographic]")
The Pros And Cons Of Freelancing: Are You Ready For It? [Infographic]
The word 'freelancer' is interesting. It doesn't have the same meaning as the word 'entrepreneur.' Some people say the only difference between freelancing and entrepreneurship is mindset. Others say freelancers identify themselves by their craft (i.e. coder, designer, graphic artist), and entreprene ...
![Study Shows To Reach Success Work Happier Not Harder [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Study-Shows-Work-Happier-Infographic-optimized.jpg "Study Shows To Reach Success Work Happier Not Harder [Infographic]")
Study Shows To Reach Success Work Happier Not Harder [Infographic]
A lot of people have an opinion about the time and priorities I incorporate into my work. Some even flat out condemn the way that I approach things, which is of course fine with me. Everyone is not the same, and neither viewpoint is right or wrong. The only thing that separates people's opinions is ...
![Confidence vs. Arrogance In Successful Entrepreneurs [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/confidence-vs-arrogance-entrepreneur-chart-optimized.jpg "Confidence vs. Arrogance In Successful Entrepreneurs [Chart]")
Confidence vs. Arrogance In Successful Entrepreneurs [Chart]
If there is one characteristic that is annoying when it comes to entrepreneurs, it's arrogance. It's tricky though because if you aren't self confident, it's tough to be successful. You definitely want to come across as having confidence. For entrepreneurs, there is a fine line between confidence an ...
![How To Be Productive When You Have A Lot Of Distractions [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/how-to-be-productive-chart-optimized.jpg "How To Be Productive When You Have A Lot Of Distractions [Chart]")
How To Be Productive When You Have A Lot Of Distractions [Chart]
It's not easy to stay productive constantly all day at work. You could probably spend the entire day on social media and email, and that's not even counting the things you should actually be doing. For me, it's one step forward, two steps back. I might feel like I have a handle on my productivity fo ...
![8 Things Successful People Do And Why They Work [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/8-Traits-Successful-People-Infographic-optimized.jpg "8 Things Successful People Do And Why They Work [Infographic]")
8 Things Successful People Do And Why They Work [Infographic]
Success is different for every person, but when it comes to business, there are several layers of success you can accomplish. Successful people are sometimes idolized and copied, but it's by finding your own way that you will join the prestigious club of the most successful people. I get a lot of co ...
![How Innovative Ideas Affect A Company’s Overall Success [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/how-to-foster-innovation-infographic-optimized.jpg "How Innovative Ideas Affect A Company’s Overall Success [Infographic]")
How Innovative Ideas Affect A Company’s Overall Success [Infographic]
I think most people would agree that in the fast-paced technology industry, innovation is one of the key ingredients for success. When a company stops innovating, even if it's just for a short time, they can lose their footing and reputation. Innovative ideas aren't important just for technology com ...
![How To Determine If You Need A Website And How To Build It [Flowchart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Build-A-Website-Or-Flowchart-optimized.jpg "How To Determine If You Need A Website And How To Build It [Flowchart]")
How To Determine If You Need A Website And How To Build It [Flowchart]
Determining whether or not you need a website isn't the easiest of tasks. There are a lot of questions you need to answer before you start putting together what could become tomorrow's most popular website. The first question you should ask yourself is whether or not you even need a website. How do ...
![Business Card Design: The Simple And Effective Approach [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/business-card-design-basics-infographic-optimized.jpg "Business Card Design: The Simple And Effective Approach [Infographic]")
Business Card Design: The Simple And Effective Approach [Infographic]
There are all kinds of creative ways to handle your business card design. These days, many times 'business cards' aren't even cards at all. There are all kinds of business card apps and gimmicks that claim to provide a better way to get to know someone rather than handing that person a small, paper ...
![Reckless Internet Habits That Make You Almost Unemployable [Checklist]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/bad-internet-online-habits-job-optimized.jpg "Reckless Internet Habits That Make You Almost Unemployable [Checklist]")
Reckless Internet Habits That Make You Almost Unemployable [Checklist]
Earlier this month, Jobvite released the results of their 2013 Social Recruiting Survey. When I read the report, it was really just a confirmation of what everyone already knows - social recruiting is more powerful than ever before. If you have recently been in talks with a company about a job, don' ...
![25 Customer Service Skills Every Company Should Require [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/customer-service-skills-needed-infographic-optimized.jpg "25 Customer Service Skills Every Company Should Require [Infographic]")
25 Customer Service Skills Every Company Should Require [Infographic]
When was the last time you talked to a customer service rep who was friendly and helpful? There are people in customer service who pride themselves on genuinely helping customers, but there are just as many who don't. Sometimes it feels like customer service barely exists anymore. Social media has a ...
![Self-Made Billionaires Pursue Multiple Business Opportunities [Chart]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/how-self-made-billionaires-chart-optimized.jpg "Self-Made Billionaires Pursue Multiple Business Opportunities [Chart]")
Self-Made Billionaires Pursue Multiple Business Opportunities [Chart]
As a serial entrepreneur, there is one question I have asked myself many times. Is it better to put our heart and soul into one idea that we believe in wholeheartedly, or is it better to spread ourselves amongst several business opportunities? I have asked several successful entrepreneurs their advi ...