Square To Raise Fresh $100 Million At A $6 Billion Valuation
Square is raising a fresh $100 million of funding at a $6 billion valuation, injecting new cash into a company facing challenges from rivals including Amazon.
Alex Konrad, Forbes StaffSquare is raising a fresh $100 million of funding at a $6 billion valuation, injecting new cash into a company facing challenges from rivals including Amazon.
Alex Konrad, Forbes StaffConfidence-It is among the most important things that we must master in life. It can mean the difference between you and everything you want out of life. It takes confidence to step out of your house in the morning; it takes confidence to look in the mirror and like what you see; it takes confidence to trust yourself and nail that presentation at work. Building it is a lifelong task, but there are many ways you can increase your confidence on a daily basis, and it can make a huge difference. Gaining[...] read »
How can omni-channel retailers best differentiate themselves from their myriad competitors? The answer seems to be by delivering great customer experiences at every touch point that are highly personalized and based on relevant data. One of best examples of putting this strategy into practice is Sephora. The company has built a passionate fan base by helping women navigate the overwhelming number of options available to help them look and feel more beautiful. read »
Much of ‘the talent’ that claims to create value, including the C-suite, hedge funds and banks, are systematically extracting value. Fundamental societal change is required. read »
There are a few rumors flying around right now regarding Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The first is a November 21st release date according to a promotional pre-order card from a retailer. The second seems a bit more solid, the reveal that players will be able to use their 3DS as a controller for the game. read »
This week’s Android Circuit highlights a number of stories including the upcoming launch of Android One, Samsung's rollout of Kitkat, Android apps on Chrome OS, the Moto 360 batter, the Moto X Pure play, what does the L stand for, and what do Android fans make of the iPhone 6? read »
The hunt for missing Malaysian plane MH370 has revealed unsuspected secrets about the Indian Ocean, including underwater volcanoes and trenches dating back up to 100 millions years. read »
The Rosetta spacecraft has discovered all the elements of life in the gases jetting from a comet as it approaches the Sun. read »
CRM data can contain everything from financial records, corporate email addresses, notes and documents about late-paying customers, intellectual property and sales forecast data. read »
What do you do as a manager when the conventional means of motivating your sales team—competitions, prizes, inspirational speeches—fall flat? How can you leverage technology to help rally and focus your team around company initiatives, product launches, and winning new business? read »