September 10, 2018 / by Katrina L / Digital Technology, Money, Technology / 0 comments
Cryptocurrency can’t just be stored in your pocketbook, which is why having a cryptocurrency wallet is important for those mining or buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and more. There are four types of crypto wallets: hardware, software, mobile, and web. For security’s sake, hardware and software wallets are generally more secure, mostly because if a mobile […]
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Happy Birthday, Bitcoin!
October 31, 2018 / by Katrina L / Digital Technology, Money, Technology / 0 comments
Ten years ago today, Satoshi Nakamoto published the founding text for Bitcoin, in a nine-page academic style paper. This paper led to Bitcoin transactions coming true in early 2009, changing the concept of what a financial asset really is. In ten years, Bitcoin has completely shattered expectations, going from a fluke way to pay […]
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Workplace Wellness Tips
October 25, 2018 / by Katrina L / Business, Money / 1 comment
As the Minnesota winters and flu season continue to draw closer, wellness in the workplace deserves a closer look. This goes beyond staying healthy, though, and looks into employee relationships, mental health and physical well-being. Happy and healthy employees can bolster productivity, decrease turnover and keep healthcare costs low. A wellness plan can help you […]
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Tech Radar- The Best Cryptocurrency Wallets
September 10, 2018 / by Katrina L / Digital Technology, Money, Technology / 0 comments
Cryptocurrency can’t just be stored in your pocketbook, which is why having a cryptocurrency wallet is important for those mining or buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and more. There are four types of crypto wallets: hardware, software, mobile, and web. For security’s sake, hardware and software wallets are generally more secure, mostly because if a mobile […]
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Tech Radar: Blockchain Explained
August 28, 2018 / by Katrina L / Digital Technology, Money, Technology / 0 comments
Blockchain is the building block and underlying technology for cryptocurrency and other digital properties. Blockchain technology allows for the secure transactions and decentralization of these digital currencies and properties, as every transaction is recorded into a ledger or database that is publicized. How does this technology work? Let’s begin with the basics. The Components of […]
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8 Motivational Speeches to Inspire Success
June 21, 2018 / by Katrina L / Business, Entrepreneur, Money, Uncategorized / 2 comments
Most of us celebrate success, but what defines success is purely a personal decision. However, it is impossible to deny the societal importance put on success. These eight speeches will explore not only the nature of success, but also what defines it, how to handle the aftereffects of finding it, and what it means to […]
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How To Create a Business Plan
June 1, 2018 / by Katrina L / Business, Entrepreneur, Money / 0 comments
Starting a business is an exciting thing, and if done right, can be life-changing. But there are key steps that must be taken in order to give your potential business the best chance for success. At the top of this list is having a business plan. What is a business plan? Hubspot’s definition of a […]
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Turn Your Home Into a SmartHome. Without Breaking the Bank
February 21, 2018 / by Katrina L / Digital Technology, Money, Technology / 0 comments
Turning your home into a smart home is a fun but daunting task. Many of the concerns people have when starting their smart home journey stem from how expensive it is to outfit or retrofit your home for everything from automation to voice control. But starting to venture into the land of Alexa and scheduled […]
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Super Bowl LII Ad Reflection
February 7, 2018 / by Katrina L / Content, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Money, social media / 0 comments
Super Bowl LII ended up as the lowest-rated Super Bowl since 2009, with a mere 103.4 million viewers. But low viewership didn’t stop ad revenue, and NBC brought in around $500 million from ads ($350 million from in-game advertising). A 30-second ad cost companies more than $5 million, but was the ad-spend worth it? Watch […]
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and More. An Introduction to Cryptocurrency
January 23, 2018 / by Katrina L / Business, Digital Technology, Money, Technology / 0 comments
In 2008 a new currency was revealed to the world. Satoshi Nakamoto published a research paper that outlined a design for a digital currency called Bitcoin. The revelation solved one of the internet’s biggest questions, how to create digital money. Recently you may have seen that Bitcoin values are rising and falling at amazing rates, […]
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5 Rebranding Fails
November 30, 2017 / by Katrina L / Business, Digital Marketing, Money, PR / 1 comment
Rebranding any company can be tricky business, and there is no guarantee you will always get it right. These five companies are proof of that. Check out some of the most hated, most ridiculously expensive, and most cringe-worthy rebranded and redesigned looks in recent branding history. Tropicana Orange Juice- Underestimating brand loyalists In 2009, Tropicana […]
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