Referring to “Time to reimagine your stock exchange with blockchain,” an in-depth analysis of the scope of blockchain in stock exchanges, the value blockchain can bring is undeniable.

“Time to reimagine your stock exchange with blockchain” discussed how using blockchain tech can benefit both the retail investors as well as private companies looking to raise capital.

Using blockchains core properties, investors can now invest in global private companies with smaller ticket sizes to diversify their portfolio.

Consequently gaining access to a fresh pool of investors, bypassing the need to go through a private equity fund.

An additional benefit, by using a public blockchain network, the exchange can interlink with global exchanges and open up access to tradable private equities to investors worldwide. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575081005.91129/What-If-Global-Markets-Were-Interlinked-Through-Blockchain?ref=audio_experience

Featured image from dolgachov on Yay ImagesThere are a number of benefits of intranet networks for businesses of all sizes.

Here are some reasons companies that prioritize their digital security should consider storing critical data on an internal network, instead of on the cloud.

There are countless security benefits of intranet networks.

Intranets Are Secure Alternatives to Cloud StorageEvery organization needs to make digital security one of their top priorities.

What’s more, a company’s digital security can easily be at risk when they store their data on the cloud. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575079205.617963/Intranets:-Are-They-More-Secure-Than-Cloud-Storage?-–-Technology?ref=audio_experience

The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music is a new model that was four years in the making.

Display and OSThe Forerunner 245 comes with a 240x240 colour display and is aided by Gorilla Glass.

Let the music playForerunner 245 Music offers Bluetooth connectivity and supports most audio headsets.

What the Forerunner 245 possibly lacks is a barometric altimeter, which is available in the more expensive Forerunner 945.

Verdict: Best Garmin watch so farThe Forerunner 245 Music (which comes in Black, Lava Red and Aqua colours) retails for Rs 34,990. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575077406.2815294/If-you’re-a-fitness-nerd,-the-Garmin-Forerunner-245-Music-smartwatch-is-your-best-‘fit’?ref=audio_experience

One of India's top online retailer, Amazon India, has been setting up ‘silent stations’ across Mumbai since 2017, where all the operations and package deliveries are handled by individuals with hearing and speech impairments.

Read more on how Amazon India provided opportunities to more than 650 individuals with speech and hearing impairments across its fulfilment network.

It has been 10 years since Pearson launched PTE Academic, its language proficiency exam, in India.

19-year-old Akash SinghAkash Singh's social impact startup Energinee Innovations aims to solve two problems.

Ashok Rajpal, Founder and Managing Director, AmbraneAmbrane manufactures and sells mobile accessories and audio products across India and internationally exports to Dubai and Sweden. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575075605.5878105/How-Amazon-India-is-promoting-inclusivity-at-its-silent-stations-(and-other-stories-of-the-day)?ref=audio_experience

Contxto – Brazilian startups developing disruptive solutions for both the construction and real estate markets can look forward to a boost of support with MITHUB’s new Talk and Mentoring programs.

Set to begin this December according to StartSe, this effort coincides with predictions that the “construtech” market may grow to be worth $1.5 billion in 2020.

Based on this, they will promote new methodologies, concepts, not to mention knowledge, all for the sake of digital transformation.

Similarly, MITHUB Mentoring ensures that entrepreneurs will be able to work alongside market experts.

What this entails is increasing value, knowledge sharing, in addition to networking, for both entrepreneurs and partnering companies. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575073916.554141/Brazilian-construtech-and-proptech-accelerator-MITHUB-announces-Talk-and-Mentoring-programs?ref=audio_experience

This is the subject of Swipeless in Seattle: How to Live Without a Smartphone, which takes place at Galvanize on Dec. 5.

Filmmakers, visual artists, performers, and musicians are taking a look at the emerging technologies that can affect their art.

The event takes place at the Northwest Film Forum on Dec. 8.

— The GeekWire Gala is coming up on Thursday, Dec. 5, in downtown Seattle at Showbox at the Market.

Here are more highlights from the GeekWire Calendar: | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575072110.8879309/GeekWire-Calendar-Picks:-How-to-live-without-a-smartphone;-new-technologies-in-art;-and-more?ref=audio_experience

When a salesperson speaks, their objective should be to be clear.

One way to be clear is to avoid using gray words or words that are open to interpretation.

Gray words can be comparative words like more, less, better, and worse.

Gray words can also be broad like fewer, a lot, always, and never.

As you can imagine, being perceived as untruthful in selling is an obstacle to effective communication. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575070310.684524/Simple-Rules-to-More-Effective-Communication-for-Salespeople?ref=audio_experience

Contxto – Colombian ride-hailing startup Digi+ is expanding its merry way through Bogotá and has ambitions for 2020 and beyond.

Here’s the 411 on what’s going on regarding ride-hailing apps in this Andean country.

Despite their irregular status, these ride-hailing apps are used throughout Colombia, much to taxi drivers’ annoyance.

Moreover, through its aforementioned flat fee, Digi+ also differentiates itself from other ride-hailing systems that use a percentual fee.

It’s equally questionable whether the government will ever give in to the pleas of ride-hailing apps like Cabify, Beat, and Uber. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575068408.6799638/Colombian-ride-hailing-Digi+-leapfrogs-regulation-by-working-with-cab-drivers?ref=audio_experience

The holiday season is an important time for retailers of every size, both in engaging consumers and driving sales.

The holiday season is especially important for small retailers—in fact, a 2018 study by American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business found small business owners surveyed expected nearly 30 percent of their total annual sales to take place during the holiday shopping season.

While it may be tricky that Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are back-to-back, it also provides a great opportunity for small business owners to review and analyze sales data to pivot approaches and capture more consumer attention if necessary.

Small Business Saturday is a great occasion to start an email list or to follow up with shoppers engaged during Black Friday.

Ensuring a small business is geared up for the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday shopping marathon is key to meeting overall sales and business goals. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575066613.068706/4-Tips-for-Small-Business-Saturday-and-Holiday-Season-Success?ref=audio_experience

Featured image by kentoh on Yay ImagesIf you’re ready to hire a digital marketing company, you may be wondering where to begin and how to choose.

Does Your Business Really Need a Digital Marketing Company?

Whether you are looking for a New York City SEO firm or a digital marketing company in Austin, you will find tips and information on the Internet to help you choose the very best digital marketing company.

Decide on Your Digital Marketing BudgetAfter you have completed your list of requirements and preferences in a digital marketing company, you are almost ready to begin your search.

This is a digital world, after all, and you’re looking for a digital marketing company. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575064806.8821948/Choosing-the-Best-Digital-Marketing-Company-–-Running-Your-Business?ref=audio_experience