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  • Social Entrepreneurism, Media Innovation & More with WeWork Creator Award Winner Cristi Hegranes - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    Cristi Hegranes, Founder and Executive Director of Global Press Institute, which uses journalism as a development tool to train and employ women in developing media markets to elevate awareness and ignite social change joins Enterprise Radio.
    Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Cristi Hegranes discuss the following:
    * What exactly is the Global Press Institute?
    * What prompted you to start the company?
    * As a social entrepreneur and someone who’s dedicated to reinventing the news to make sure it’s written by those who are from the regions they’re covering, what’s been your greatest challenge thus far?
    * What are some of the stories discovered by the female journalists you train and employ?
    * So we hear that you won a WeWork Creator Award. Tell us about that experience – how has competing in that competition and winning that financial award expanded the reach of what you’re doing?
    * What’s your biggest piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? Or someone with a business idea who doesn’t know what to do next?
    Cristi Hegranes is the Founder and Executive Director of Global Press. A 2013 Ashoka Fellow, Cristi is an experienced social entrepreneur, a media innovation pioneer, and a renowned international journalism trainer. Global Press exists to create a more just and informed world by employing local female journalists to produce ethical, accurate news coverage from the world’s least-covered places. Global Press operates a training program, Global Press Institute, an award-winning news publication, Global Press Journal, and an innovative syndication division, Global Press News Service. GPI has trained and employed 180 journalists across 26 developing countries, including Haiti, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
    After serving as a foreign correspondent in Nepal, Cristi founded GP in 2006 to demonstrate a new way forward for the field of international journalism. Cognizant of the gender disparity in media and the one-dimensional portrait of developing communities often painted by Western news outlets, Cristi created GP to provide a professional training opportunity and a global platform for trained, local journalists to report on their communities for a global audience.
    Cristi has also developed a dynamic new business model for international journalism through Global Press News Service (GPNS), a state-of-the-art syndication service that enables GPI to magnify its social impact and drive revenue from the sale of GPJ news content to media organizations, corporations, and NGOs. GPNS meets a market need by providing professional, diverse, affordable international news content to its partners. All of the revenue from GPNS is reinvested into GPI trainings and GPJ content creation in order to create a holistic social enterprise.
    Previously, Cristi had a successful career as a journalist for Village Voice Media in New York and San Francisco. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Cristi also served as a fellow-in-residence at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg and has taught courses in entrepreneurship and journalism at San Francisco State University and California State University, East Bay.
    Recognized for developing a high-quality, sustainable model of international journalism that is rooted in the perspective of local communities, Cristi has received a wide range of prestigious social entrepreneurship and journalism accolades. She is the recipient of the Grinnell College Young Innovator for Social Justice Prize,
    16 min
  • 5 Benefits of Shopping Online - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    When the internet came about, and people realized they could set up shop in cyberspace and make money, online shopping revolutionized the way the public bought things. Everything from groceries to cars to toys, and even houses can be purchased through the internet. Security features have made it even safer, and now more people than ever are choosing to stay and home to shop. What are the benefits of shopping online?
    Convenience 
    If you want to buy something online, you can do so whenever and wherever you like. You can do it at work, you can do it at home, you can do it in between or when you’re out in a restaurant or when you’re sitting on the bus. You can do it in your pajamas if you want, or in the tub. You don’t have to wait in line, you don’t have to wait for anything to help you to your car with your purchases – it’s done in an instant, and will be delivered to your door. Some items are even with you instantly, such as eBooks from Amazon, or theater tickets from www.ticketsales.com. If you have important business supplies, then ordering online can be revolutionary to your business.
    No Pollution 
    If you have to get in your car every time you need to buy something, that can be pretty bad for the environment. Buying online prevents that, and even if your delivery is coming to you by truck, it won’t just be yours; it will be full of lots of other purchases for other people too. So instead of dozens of car journeys, it’s just one truck journey. Better all round for everyone, including the planet.
    More Choice
    When you shop online, you have the whole world’s worth of online stores at your fingertips. This means you can take your time to compare and contrast prices and items, ensuring that you get the best quality for the best price. You aren’t necessarily limited by geography either, since it’s just as easy to purchase something from an international seller (although potentially more expensive, of course) as it is from someone in the same state as you. Stock is more plentiful too as the store owners don’t need to house it in a warehouse, or in the back of the store, so it’s far more likely you’ll be able not only to find what you’re looking for, but to get hold of it too.
    Better Prices
    Since there is no middleman involved (that is, the store you would normally buy from) and you can purchase items straight from the manufacturer, you’ll find that you can get some impressive bargains when shopping online. Coupled with the fact that many online stores have low prices anyway due to so much competition, and you’re going to be able to save a lot of money by shopping through the internet. Search online for coupons just in case the store you’ve picked is running any special offers, and you could save even more.
    Gifts Are Easier 
    We all love to buy gifts, but sometimes getting that gift where it needs to be can be a chore. If the recipient of your gift lives abroad, or even far enough away that simply popping round to their home to hand it to them personally is impossible, then you will need to buy the gift, wrap it, take it to the post office, pay even more to get it sent to your friend or loved one… Hopefully, they will get it, eventually. Alternatively, you could buy them a gift online. Have the online store send the gift – wrapped in some cases – directly to the recipient, saving time and money!
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  • WanderLuxxe, a luxury experience brand - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Marti Hines, Co-Founder of Wanderluxxe and Co-founder of D Pique Productions joins Enterprise Radio. D Pique Productions just recently finished their first feature, Die (Dee) Expats, which was shot in Berlin and was Hines directorial debut.
    Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Marti Hines discuss the following:

    * Tell us about your background with Marti Hines events, and why you wanted to then found Wanderluxxe. What it is, why did you start it? When did it launch?
    * Wanderluxxe recently  launched a membership program? How does that work? How can one become a member?
    * Tell us about DPIC productions – why did you get involved in that line of work simultaneously and how has that experience been? Tell us about your film?
    * What is a challenge you feel you face as an entrepreneur? And as a female in the film industry?
    * How do you manage all three of your companies?  Why do you like the diverse work space you have created for yourself?

    Marti Hines began her career as an event producer, working in Chicago with Hyatt Hotels, Washington DC with the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center,  Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, AFI Fest and Sir Sidney Poitier’s 90th Birthday Tribute, among others. She is co-founder of the luxury concierge service Wanderluxxe which specializes in film festival activations, events and all access to premieres, screenings, travel, festival related event and more. Her innovative concepts, attention to detail, and ability to bring your ideas to life are unparalleled. Over the past decade Marti Hines has positioned herself has a standout independent event producer for filmmakers, celebrities, and politicians. Her transition to film producing and directing has been a seamless one. Her first producer role with the short film Stages premiered at the 2015 Palm Springs Film Festival to rave reviews. The relationships that she has cultivated throughout her career continue to grow stronger has she takes on each exciting new venture.
    She is Co-Founder of the female owned production company D Pique Productions, which just recently finished their first feature, Die (Dee) Expats, which they shot on location in Berlin and was Hines directorial debut. The film focuses on women empowerment and the journey of a displaced expat couple in Berlin. Both Marti and her partner Jasmin Greene produced the film, a passion project of the two which is currently being shopped to networks and submitted to film festivals.

    Website: www.wanderluxxe.com
    Instagram: @MartiHines | @wanderluxxemembers
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    13 min
  • Notable Advantages of the Plant Hire Industry - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    Plant hire, more commonly referred to as equipment rental of earth-moving equipment and machines for construction purposes has become a growing trend in recent years. While there are certainly a lot of benefits that come with the ownership of a fleet, it is also a huge financial commitment and responsibility that only the larger companies can usually afford to invest in and may be too big a burden for smaller businesses to carry. With renting, expenditure and risk of loss are generally kept to a minimum, and in turn the profits are potentially maximised. Here are a just a few notable advantages that plant hire has in the industry.
    Avoid maintenance and repair costs
    The eventual deterioration of construction equipment is unavoidable. Not unlike everything else, proper maintenance can often increase the longevity of the machinery and is a preventative measure for premature degradation. Repairs too are necessary if the equipment breaks down. As essential as these things are to how effective the equipment functions, they also come at significantly high cost. Rental contracts usually do away with the added expenditure and contracts typically include provisioning for regular checks and spare parts if needed.
    Prevent downtime costs
    Downtime can be an unavoidable situation even for the most well established contractors. However, expenditure will still be ongoing despite the lack of activity in operations. Having construction equipment taking up valuable space and having to pay for storage fees can easily take a toll on the finances of the business. By opting to rent, you simply pay for the time and duration of the project and are free of the worries of additional expenditure and loss of investment.
    Provides a means to pursue other ventures
    The up-front prices alongside additional costs for transportation, storage and maintenance for earth-moving equipment are by no means cheap. Ownership requires a heavy investment of money that can become a huge money pit if left unchecked, and might overcommit valuable resources, which can prevent the pursuit of other potentially profitable opportunities. Renting on the other hand costs significantly less, and allows some measure of flexibility to invest in other ventures.
    Always remain updated with current-generation technology
    In any industry, it’s good practice to stay ahead of the competition via the use of current-generation technology. While it’s certainly possible to do so via ownership of construction equipment, it isn’t necessarily sensible. Having to sell current models and buy new ones isn’t exactly economical after all. Services like Plant Hire Chesterfield provide the latest equipment and machines for use without the need to purchase them outright.
    It’s not terribly difficult to see the reason why more and more people are opting for plant hire as opposed to ownership. Money is a commodity that many businesses can ill-afford to waste. As the saying goes, you need to spend money to make money. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that expenditure has to be high in order to get a profit.
    Image: Pixabay.com
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  • How to Become an Entrepreneurial Influencer via Social Branding - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Jasmine Sandler, a Keynote Speaker on Social Branding for Entrepreneurs and Executives and is the Founder and CEO of Agent-cy Online Marketing, an Online Branding Agency and Global Digital Marketing Training business since 2006 joins Enterprise Radio.
    Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Jasmine Sandler discuss the following:

    * What is Social Branding and How is it Different or the Same from Personal Branding?
    * What are some of the benefits to an Entrepreneur by investing into Social Branding?
    * What types of Entrepreneurs can benefit from Social Branding and How?
    * What are some immediate steps an entrepreneur can take to build his or her Social Brand?
    * How can a Social Brand support a Company Brand to drive more sales?

    Jasmine Sandler is a Google awarded Author, Senior-level Consultant and Keynote Speaker on Online Branding for global organizations and C-level executives. She is the Founder and CEO of Agent-cy Online Marketing, a NYC-based Social Media and Search Agency serving global brands including: CitiBank,  Private Jet Card Comparisons, Fly Home Jets,  Tuescher Chocolates, Diamonds International, Almod Diamonds and The Shade Store.
    As the author of (3) books on Social Media for Business, Jasmine writes on SEO and Social Media Strategies for Fast Company, LinkedIn, Entrepreneur.com, SearchEngineJournal.com and ClickZ.com.
    Jasmine has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and executives understand how to build their own powerful personal brands online through her workshops, keynote presentations, articles, books and most recently her own Podcast series, Uncover – a video and audio podcast about bringing the truths to business.
    She is an ongoing speaker for ASM, DMWF, NYXPO, OMMA, The AMA, Vistage International, WLE, and many other industry organizations. Her insights on Social Branding and Social Selling have been requested by The New York Times, Entrepreneur.com, Fast Company magazine, NBC News, WPIX, CBS TV, BBC UK , USA Today and literally hundreds of other media outlets.
    Jasmine has a dual MBA in Marketing and CIS and is a former IBM Marketing executive. Her passions are Speaking, Singing and Hockey. Her client work, testimonials, videos, interviews, courses and books can be found at www.jasminesandler.com.
    Social Media Links:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jasmine.Sandler1

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jasmine_Sandler
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    18 min
  • Changing How Companies and Employees are Understanding and Implementing a Digital Workforce - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Dr. Gokul Solai, CEO of Novatio Solutions, a leading Digital Workforce solutions provider that transforms challenging, time-consuming or labor-intensive tasks into jobs for ‘robots’ joins Enterprise Radio.
    Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Gokul Solai discuss the following:

    * What is digital workforce? How does it work?
    * What is the difference between a digital workforce, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence?
    * What are the benefits of a digital workforce and how can it change the way work is done worldwide?
    * How does Novatio Solutions’ innovative process make the company different from its competitors and who are you competitors?
    * What type of companies do you work with and how are you implementing a digital workforce for their organization?
    * There are many different viewpoints on what AI (Artificial Intelligence) is and what the benefit delivers; how do you believe AI can be used to help workers rather than hinder them?
    * What are some of the staffing opportunities with robotics? How can we better help people to understand the benefits of robots in the workforce?

    Conclusion: Digital workforces are NOT a replacement for workers jobs. They can’t and won’t replace the human brain – in fact, it compliments it by providing exceptional right brain thinking leaving humans to focus on left brain activities such as creativity and innovation. Digital workforces of the future will actually allow people to work LESS and enjoy a greater work life balance similar to Europe.
    Gokul Solai, MD, serves as CEO of Novatio Solutions where he works to improve and streamline business processes through technology and automation to provide a more efficient and scalable digital workforce.
    Prior, Solai spent five years working as a physician at Edward Hospital. He has always had a passion for innovation and technology, especially in the healthcare field. Upon completing his medical degree, Solai identified several opportunities in which technology could help facilitate healthcare delivery, which ultimately motivated his move towards the technology space with Novatio Solutions.
    Gokul received a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Economics from Northwestern University and is American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certified.
     

    Website: novatiosolutions.com
    Social Media Links:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/NovatioUSA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/novatiosolutions
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    16 min
  • Minimize Your Misery When You Travel - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Airport travel is one of those ideas that, at least lately, seems to work a whole lot better in theory than it does in practice. It is certainly very neat that you can get on a plane in, say, Boston, then get off the same plane a few hours later and be in Seattle. The stuff you have to endure while on the plane (and prior to boarding) is way less neat. More and more people are traveling via airplane these days, but fewer people are happy about it. It’s seen more as a necessary evil rather than the luxury it once was.

    Economy class is going downhill

    Airplanes are safe. You’ve probably heard the statistic that says you’re much safer on a plane than you are in the car driving to the airport. There’s truth to that. Passengers can be grateful for the safety but still resent the choices they’re forced to make before they board. Take “basic economy” for instance. Airlines claim it’s a great way for you to save a few bucks, but that doesn’t work as well if you’re paying the same price but getting less. Airlines want to charge you a few extra bucks to pick your seat assignment, or, in some cases, to bring a carry-on bag and store it in the overhead compartment. That seems crazy to most people, but not to airline shareholders, and in a lot of ways, they’re the only opinions that really matter. When you search for airfare now, you have to be careful not to accidentally pick basic economy, or else you might be in for a rude awakening once you get on the airplane and are stuck in a middle seat with no carry-on. Your luxurious waterbase pillow won’t do you much good if you have to check it at the gate.

    A lot of people feel like they absolutely must take the cheapest flight no matter how poor the quality is. So is the airline consumer to blame? Maybe a little bit, but we shouldn’t have to be nickled-and-dimed to receive a bare bones level of customer service, and the lack of competition means airlines know they can get away with more. If you’re looking to get any sort of rest on a plane, you’re going to have to pay extra. Airlines want people to fork over extra cash to not be miserable, and to some degree that’s working, even if it sets up an unnecessarily adversarial relationship between the customer and the company.

    Self-care at the airport

    Do what you need to do to be as calm as possible before you board. You don’t want any surprises. If you’re traveling internationally, make sure your passport is up to date before you book your ticket. If you’re traveling domestically, make sure your driver’s license isn’t about to expire. TSA agents aren’t going to have much sympathy for you. Once you’re past security, have a drink or two if it helps you relax, but don’t mix alcohol and that Xanax prescription you got from your doctor. Pick one, but not both, or else you’re risking an overdose. You want to be relaxed, but you don’t want to be so relaxed that medical professionals have to perform resuscitative measures.

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  • How energyOrbit’s Data Solutions are Improving the Adoption of Energy Efficiency Programs - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN

    Udi Merhav, Founder and CEO of energyOrbit, a San Francisco-based software company that helps utilities and other power generation organizations improve their productivity and the effectiveness of their energy efficiency joins the Green Business Podcast Show.
    Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Udi Merhav discuss the following:

    * I understand that the energyOrbit software has helped utilities and other organization save 13.2 terawatt hours of energy for their customers. That is roughly 248 percent of of San Francisco’s annual electricity consumption. Can you tell us why are utilities driven to help their customers save energy, when it seems like they make more money we use more energy?
    * What are some of the key reasons a utility or energy company may look to use the energyOrbit platform to manage their energy efficiency and demand side management programs?
    * What spawned the idea behind energyOrbit?
    * What does the customer get on the energyOrbit platform?
    * What are some examples of how your customers have improved their own efficiency related to these programs through the energyOrbit platform?

    A seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur, Udi Merhav founded energyOrbit in 2006 after 15 years spent designing and implementing e-commerce and information technology solutions for high growth sectors including online legal services, financial services and energy efficiency / Demand Side Management.
    With business development expertise in Asia Pacific markets, he worked in a variety of roles setting up joint ventures with Chinese companies and is a co-founder and co-investor in India-based Orit Innovations Ltd., providing Salesforce.com consulting services.
    Udi holds an Undergraduate Degree in Chinese Regional Studies and a Master’s Degree in International Studies from the Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

    Website: www.energy-orbit.com
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    17 min
  • Demand Determines How You Stock: Are You Using the Best Supply Chain Software for Your Business? - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    With the wealth of information available to businesses and consumers with just a few taps of the screen, things change very quickly. So quickly, in fact, that your company could be suffering unnecessary losses.
    One kind of supply chain management software (SCM) you can invest in is demand planning software. Demand planning software keeps businesses abreast of shifts in the market, and communicates these changes to the supply chain. But this has larger implications across many processes. Here’s what else the best demand planning software can do.
    Analyzing Demand
    It can be difficult for companies to know what to do with the wealth of data available now. Demand planning software can now make forecasts much more accurate, because it can better explain why demand is where it’s at. This means decreased latency in meeting or adjusting to these demands.
    Adjusting Inventory
    Nothing beats off a customer faster than the words “out of stock”, or seeing that an order will be fulfilled at a date later than usual. With the proper demand planning software, businesses can make all of the sales available to them by having the appropriate amount of inventory in stock – the clearest benefit to improved accuracy in forecasting.
    Profits
    This is really why businesses should spend on software. The entire focus with demand planning software is profit, so you’re essentially spending on future profitability. With valuable data generating forecasts you can rely on, you’ll make wiser inventory investments and be able to supply orders on time.
    Employee Retention and Satisfaction Across Relationships
    Streamlining processes and increasing efficiency across all departments and with other businesses encourages a team-oriented environment. Not to mention, management that makes good decisions which provide company-wide positive impacts is excellent for morale and retention. Fewer mistakes, miscommunications, and misunderstandings opens the door for real collaboration, as well as continued education, all of which boost the growth of your business.
    Make Changes Fast
    An abrupt change of plans can be costly for your business. Superior demand planning means that you are able to outperform the competition at a moment’s notice. Overall, it gives management the power to make informed real-time decisions, so businesses never have to sit on their hands as productivity and sales begin to slip. Instead, you have a clear idea of what’s about to occur with a product, and you can re-strategize accordingly.
    Integration: Factors to Consider
    When switching your company over to supply chain software, one may be tempted to go as big or small in price as they think is necessary for the size of their business. The truth is, cost is a consideration that should be knocked further down the list.
    Features you should focus on include various aspects of forecasting, and whether or not seasonality is relevant to your company. From, there, it’s imperative that your software be scalable, so you can make future upgrades and changes.
    Many businesses still misunderstand what demand planning software can really do for them. Fortunately, that’s what this kind of software is all about: making the unknown known. Fast, accurate forecasts mean you’re never left in a lurch with inventory, trends, and demographics.
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  • Tips for Combining Households - Entrepreneur Podcast Network – EPN
    So you’ve made the decision to cohabitate with your partner. Congratulations; take a moment to have some champagne and celebrate living in the same house or apartment. Love is great, especially when you don’t have to leave your house to see each other. It’s a big step, and you should be happy. You should also start planning for life under the same roof.
    Compromise is key
    You knew that already, right? Presumably, you have a healthy relationship, and you can’t have a healthy relationship that’s fundamentally unequal. If one partner always gives in so the other can get their way, that’s not much to write home about. However, it’s easy to forget about compromise once you start hashing out things like “Should we use my couch or use?” or “What do we do with the spare room?”  
    In some ways, it’s easier if you’re both moving to a new house without any memories. That way you can make memories together rather than have one person move into the other’s house and risk feeling like an interloper. Regardless of who is moving, you need to make sure you’re both communicating clearly about your expectations. It’s not fair to tell the person who is moving in that they can’t bring anything with them from their old place. Would you want to be told that? No, probably not. If you don’t have the same taste in interior decorating, that’s fine, but you still need to create a living space that feels like it truly belongs to both of you.
    If necessary, you should each make a list of the most important parts of the home to you. If your boyfriend really wants to bring over his favorite bar stool, then let him. Your relationship is more important than whether or not it clashes with the wallpaper. Similarly, if your girlfriend thinks now would be a great time to add some luxury kitchen appliances to the house, talk about how much that might cost before you dismiss it out of hand. It’s natural to want to be heard in a relationship, but that means you also have to be willing to listen.
    You don’t have to figure it all out by moving day
    Open and honest communication should go a long way towards resolving any differences. That means one of you can’t clam up and refuse to talk about it. You’re in a serious relationship; that means you’re going to have a mildly uncomfortable conversation every now and then. The key is “every now and then.” You shouldn’t be fighting all day and every day. Rough patches are common, but the whole relationship shouldn’t be one big rough patch.
    If there’s a particular item or piece of furniture that you just can’t come to an agreement on, then step back for a bit. You’re probably going to be moving some things into a storage unit anyway, so suggest putting the item of contention in there as well. You can come back to it in a few weeks. By then, one of you may not feel so strongly about it, or you may have come up with the perfect compromise. But at the end of the day, you’re not together to argue about stuff. You’re together because you think life together is better than life apart. As the saying goes, sometimes it’s better to be happy than to be right.
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