Author Archives: Darren Marchal

Amazon Tests Drones for Same-Day Parcel Delivery, Bezos Says

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is testing drones to deliver goods as the world’s largest e-commerce company works to improve efficiency and speed in getting products to consumers. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos unveiled the plan on CBS’s “60 Minutes” news program in the U.S., showing interviewer Charlie Rose the flying machines that can serve as delivery vehicles. Bezos said the gadgets,…

How To Sell Your Home In The UK

If newspaper reports are to be believed, home prices are finally on the up and an increasing number of buyers are now coming into the market, particularly those looking to buy their first ever home. Therefore, if you have been considering selling your house for a while, now might just be the time to do…

6 Insider Strategies to Speed Angel Funding

Wealthy individuals who invest in startup companies are called “angel” investors.  The problem with this angelic term is the tendency for first-time entrepreneurs to assume that wealthy angels are warm-hearted and will rescue entrepreneurs and small business owners from the perils of a cash crisis. The truth is that angels, especially members of angel investment…

3 Things That Can Kill Your Brand

Every so often I like to convert my personal misfortunes into marketing insight for small business owners. Well, today is that day. A couple of weeks back, my family and I made our way out of the house in the morning for a typical day of work and school.  However on this particular day, my…