The email has been around for ages. Ok… maybe not ages but for decades now it’s been one of the most common lines of online communication. Over those years, features and protocols have been added, altered, and removed. This means sometimes we need special software to handle unique situations surrounding emails.
Stellar Converter for OST intends to offer some solutions for such issues in the king of email clients: Microsoft Outlook.
What is Stellar Converter for OST?
Outlook stores its database in a file format known as OST. This makes it a great option as an online and local storage hybrid system. One issue some admins have when using larger Microsoft Office databases is that sometimes things fail.
Maybe the server crashes. Or the company has conflicting versions of Outlook running on different hardware. Stellar Converter for OST wants to add a way to make sure you can handle that OST database in a number of different options.
What is PST? This is the older format Microsoft used in Outlook 2013 and later. The default changed over to OST back in 2016, but PST is still useful, and sometimes necessary.
How’s it work?
Stellar Converter for OST intends to scan your default, or designated, OST locations on your PC and then magically pull in your database. From there, you can hopefully circumvent your issues and either convert the entire backup file or even select individual files and folders.
At first launch, the Stellar Converter for OST will scan your hard drive to find any available databases in the Outlook default folder. This might take a while, so go grab a coffee and maybe come back later. Once loaded, you can work with the entire system, single folders, or even individual emails.
Real results
In our testing, the Stellar Converter for OST worked out just as advertised. You launch the application, point it in the direction of your OST file, and then go to work. Stellar also allows you to change the original location if you’ve moved it out of the Outlook default space.
You can also upgrade to the Technician version of the tool and have access to many more output formats in addition to PST. This allows for exporting the converted data to Office 365 or Exchange Live or even you directly import it to New Outlook account
The standard PST conversion worked great, although you are limited to only 20 emails per conversion. Even then, it’s a powerful tool to work with OST to PST conversion.
Unique solution for a niche problem
Stellar Converter for OST is never gonna be as popular as something like Outlook itself, but if you do need a solution for OST files to PST, then it has you covered. The interface is clean and intuitive while the underlying software is very powerful to work with Outlook databases.
If you need such help with your OST library, head over to Stellar’s website for both more details and licensing options. The editions vary from Corporate at $79 up to a Toolkit model for $199 dollars. Be sure to check the links below to decide which version works for your needs and formatting.
The video doorbell space has been a fun one to watch over the last few years. Whereas it was largely Ring’s game to lose a few years back, the market has quickly expanded to include the likes of Google (Nest), Arlo, Toucan, Simplisafe, Wyze, and others.
EZVIZ, no stranger to home security and cameras, has a Wi-Fi Video Doorbell that provides a fairly robust suite of features with a surprisingly low price tag. If you’re on the hunt for a smart doorbell or one with video capabilities, consider checking out the EZVIZ DB1C Wi-Fi Video Doorbell.
The DB1C offers dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity which means it will connect to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks. This makes setup incredibly easy.
With a microSD card slot, the EZVIZ DB1C can capture and store video files locally, making it so that you don’t have to pay for a cloud storage account. However, if you’d like, there are options available for that, too.
$5.99/month or $59.99/year – Access seven days of video history per camera
$10.99/month or $109.99/year – Access 30 days of video history per camera
Should you have more than one EZVIZ unit, you have a few similar options for up to four cameras.
$8.99/month or $89.99/year – Access seven days of video history for up to four cameras
$15.99/month or $159.99/year – Access seven days of video history for up to four cameras
The camera has a 1,536 x 1,536 pixel resolution and can capture Ultra HD video at 15 frames per second (fps). The DB1C uses three infrared LEDs for night vision up to 16 feet of black and white video and it has a 170-degree vertical field of view.
The DB1C supports both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistant commands and can integrate with a variety of third-party devices using IFTTT.
The mobile app features a dashboard for controls and settings, including watching a live stream with pause and mute. Each time something is captured it is stored with a thumbnail for quick identification.
Tucked inside the app are options for status and IR lights, notifications and alarms, Wi-Fi settings, cloud storage, motion detection, schedules, and more.
You may want to play around with human shape detection and image change detection; sometimes we would find it captured rain or larger bugs and give us false positive. Then again, I’d rather catch stuff that isn’t critical instead of missing things.
In my testing I found the EZVIZ DB1C to capture bright video with high-resolution images during the day. Likewise, at night it recorded crisp clips in black and white. Notifications came immediately, giving me real-time two-way audio with those at my front door.
You can learn more about the EZVIZ DB1C at the manufacturer’s website; it’s available to purchase through Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers for about $110.
Recently, Logitech announced their new MX Mechanical keyboards with the focus of blending a bit of gaming keyboard experience with maximized workflow.
Both the MX Mechanical and the Mechanical Mini are available with three different switch options: Tactile Quiet (Brown), Linear (Red), and Clicky (Blue). This mechanical keyboard duo has plenty of features that I find essential to a premium experience with your computer no matter who you are.
Featuring a wireless connection with up to three devices at one time, smart backlighting, low-profile keycaps, and unique customizability, the MX Mechanical keyboards are totally solid wireless options. You can purchase the full-size option at Logitech’s website for $169.99, or if you prefer to free up some desk space, the Mechanical Mini is also available for $149.99.
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First Impression
With limited desk space, I opted for the MX Mechanical Mini. When it first arrived I immediately took note of the weight. For such a small ‘75%’ keyboard, it’s quite hefty; this is common with mechanical keyboards.
You definitely won’t have to worry about the keyboard sliding around on your desk while using it thanks to this weight and the friction pads on the underside. It feels really sturdy and robust like many mechanical keyboards do.
Given the MX Mechanical Mini is a pretty small keyboard it’s one of my favorite setups so far. It has all of the keys that I need and Logitech has done an awesome job of keeping the profile compact. It doesn’t take up any needed space on my desk, and thanks to the low-profile keys with low travel, it’s super comfortable. You can lay the board down flat, or raise the legs underneath for a 19mm pitch.
In the realm of aesthetics, I think it’s a pretty simple but sleek design. It features two-tone keycaps in varying gray shades as well as customizable backlighting that can sense the movement of your hands to fade in and out when necessary.
The MX Mechanical Mini will, without a doubt, improve the looks of your setup if you prefer the simple, clean design. And not to mention, while wireless mechanical keyboards are a pretty rare consideration, getting rid of that cable was definitely something that I appreciate.
Switches and Customization
From the factory, Logitech offers both the MX Mechanical and the Mini with three different switches. If you’re not familiar with the different switches of mechanical keyboards, here’s a quick rundown of those available.
First is the brown switch which is a ‘tactile quiet’ option that Logitech advertises as their most silent keyboard switch ever. It provides a tactile feedback bump and reactive key reset to highlight that mechanical feel while keeping noise down.
Next up is the blue switch. If you want that ultra tactile and clicky experience, this is the choice for you. This switch is very common with mechanical keyboards so if you’ve had one in the past then the blue switch is likely to give you that familiar experience at the cost of some slight annoyance to those nearby.
Finally, the red switch provides you with minimal spring resistance and shortened travel so that typing will feel more fluid and less reactive with a more linear feedback pattern. It won’t be as quiet as the brown switch but definitely reduces the noise from the blue switch. I think it’s a great middle ground option between brown and blue.
In addition to customization of the mechanical side of things, the MX Mechanical keyboards are compatible with Logi Options+ software so that you can refine the backlighting style or set up things like connected devices and the function of your F-keys. You can also check the battery level of the keyboard, and upon setup of the software you will be given a guided tour of your connected device.
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Functionality and Flow
I think one of the key things that Logitech is focusing on with these new products is the workflow aspect of the device. If you have a setup that involves multiple devices like a PC and a laptop or tablet, then I am fairly certain your new favorite feature of your keyboard will be its ‘Easy-Switch’ keys.
The MX Mechanical keyboards come with three keys that allow you to instantaneously switch between up to three paired devices at one time. I am able to use the Logi Bolt USB receiver to connect with my PC while connecting to my laptop through regular bluetooth.
With the press of two keys, the Easy-Switch feature gives you quick access to any three connected devices to maximize efficiency. Why take your hands off the keyboard to switch over to your laptop if you can make use of that extra screen without moving an inch?
The MX Mechanical Mini also has a couple of additional functions on the F-keys in the top row for added flexibility and overall functionality of the keyboard. From the top row of the board you can change the backlighting brightness, use text-to-speech, quickly access emojis, take a screenshot, mute/unmute your microphone, perform a search, and control media playback.
In my experience, the Mini keyboard still contains every feature that I commonly use and I don’t have to sacrifice desk space for this functionality.
Overall
In total honesty, the MX Mechanical Mini is one of my favorite keyboards yet. Even the mini keyboard has super great functionality while retaining a compact size and low-profile design. The aesthetics are simple and clean, and the smart backlighting is a cool and unique feature that I’ve never seen before.
It’s truly impressive that Logitech manages to pack all of this into a 75% mechanical keyboard. The brown switches are a solid option but if I could do it again I may decide to give the red switches a go.
I do find it to be a little bit on the expensive end, but $150 is by no means a ridiculous price for the level of quality, aesthetics, customizability, and practicality that you’ll get from the MX Mechanical keyboards.
Developing and implementing a well-organized lead nurturing strategy can significantly improve your marketing efforts and take your campaigns to the next level, resulting in improved revenue, customer retention, brand loyalty, and more.
Lead nurturing is a technique that allows enterprises to establish and maintain meaningful connections with their target audiences at every stage of the sales funnel. This method refers to putting all your efforts into customer-centric communication and focusing on their needs.
The goal is to discover what your customers want and present valuable information in a personalized way to reinforce customer connections, raise brand recognition and establish the highest level of trust between your brand and your audience.
Lead nurturing strategies allow businesses to increase customer engagement through building meaningful relationships with both potential prospects and loyal customers. Let’s talk about how lead nurturing can benefit a business organization today.
Increased customer engagement
Many companies hope to improve their marketing efforts by sending generic promotional sales emails. However, those emails won’t appeal to everyone in their target audience, let alone result in improved customer engagement.
The best way to engage with your customers is to provide them with real brand value and relevant information that matches their interests.
Lead nurturing allows you to find out what makes your customers tick and then provide it to them by creating personalized content according to their specific preferences. That’s how effective lead nurturing campaigns help businesses increase customer engagement without breaking a budget.
Improved sales
Since every marketing campaign aims to improve sales, lead nurturing can help to accomplish that goal by preparing your target audience for sales. Instead of burying your audience under the mountain of generic marketing messages, you should allow them to make their own decisions.
Provide them with relevant, accurate, and up-to-date information about your products/services to get them on board with your marketing efforts and develop a meaningful, trustworthy connection.
Lead nurturing allows you to send a clear brand message that will resonate with your target audience and provide them with real brand value.
Addressing the pain points of your customers
Lead nurturing is essentially about understanding how to enhance your sales and marketing process. While automating as many aspects of your marketing operations as possible is one way to do it, it all comes down to gathering data on your customers’ preferences.
That’s why marketing automation lead nurturing is among the highest priorities for modern-day business organizations. The key to building brand loyalty is to gradually educate your customers about your business and the solutions you offer.
The more you communicate with your audience, the more you discover what type of information they’re looking for. Those insights can help you provide your customers with products and services that address their real-life problems and specific pain points.
Increased brand awareness
Every lead nurturing effort you make brings your brand closer to your consumers and helps you increase brand awareness. However, you must prioritize your consumers’ needs to reach that point and turn every customer journey into a customer-centric experience. That’s what separates your brand from the competition.
Lead nurturing campaign types
Now that you have some basic understanding of how useful lead nurturing is, let’s discuss the types of campaigns that can help you strategize content according to your consumers’ preferences.
Educational campaign
Educational campaigns are the most effective method of converting potential prospects to paying customers. Since prospects aren’t ready to buy yet, you can garner their interest by providing information about how your solutions can help them improve their everyday lives.
Engagement campaign
The focus of an engagement campaign is on driving more customer interactions before and after they complete a specific action, such as buying a product or registering for a newsletter.
Product and service campaign
The goal of product and service campaigns is to educate your consumers on the specific features of your products and services and motivate them to learn more about your brand and business.
Re-engagement campaign
There are many situations where even the most loyal customers fall silent at some point.
Re-engagement campaigns serve the purpose of reconnecting your brand with those customers.
Promotional campaign
Promotional campaigns are about offering special prices, bonus offers, and discounts to the most loyal customers to drive quick sales.
Welcome campaign
Welcoming new prospects is the best way to show your brand in the best light and guide new customers through the onboarding process.
Welcome campaigns include sending emails with clear call-to-action tasks to help newcomers navigate your products or services and ensure they become loyal customers.
Conclusion
Lead nurturing is critical to providing your target audience with exceptional, unified, cross-channel experiences. Since modern-day customers expect the highest level of personalization in your marketing approach, the last thing they want is to see their email and social media inboxes cluttered with promotional emails and annoying generic sales messages.
Coordination and personalization are vital steps to your marketing and sales outreach. If you want to beat your competitors and attract more customers, you need to focus on providing your audience with real brand value and truly relevant information that matches their needs and preferences.
Master & Dynamic makes some of the best looking and best built headphones in the game. And when it comes to sound quality, its products rival most comers. But, as one might expect, headphones such as these do not come cheap.
The MW75 Active Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones, announced today, are the latest in the luxury brand’s portfolio.
Available in a variety of color options (Gunmetal/Black Leather, Silver Metal/Grey/Leather, Silver Metal/Brown Leather, and Black Metal/Black Leather), the MW75 have all the hallmarks of the Master & Dynamic brand. They look quite similar to other models in the lineup yet a closer look reveals there are some interesting changes.
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I’ve had a pair of these around the office for a few weeks and have been sitting anxiously on my thoughts. But now that the embargo has lifted, I’m ready to share my review of the Master & Dynamic MW75 Wireless Headphones.
Design
First and foremost, these are a gorgeous pair of headphones that come with a protective hard shell carrying case. When not being used I’m torn between tucking them away to keep safe and putting them on full display.
The pair that I received are the Gunmetal and Black Leather option. They’re minimal and modern looking yet still call to mind the over-ear cans that my dad might have used in the 8-track era.
The ear cups are incredibly light but feel durable and ready for the long haul. Soft leather, lambskin, and memory foam ensure that the MW75 embrace the ears and head in a comforting and comfortable way. I’ve spent hours with these at a time and the idea of ear fatigue or pressure at the temples doesn’t even enter into thought.
The headphones come with a USB-C-to-3.5mm audio cable and a USB-C-to-USB-C charging cable. Additionally, you get a USB-A charging cable adapter, a 1/4-inch headphone jack adapter, and an airplane adapter in the box. All of these extras have a home inside of the carrying case so they’re not flopping about loosely.
Features
The headphones have three active noise-canceling (ANC) modes to work with each working better for different levels of ambient world noise. Similarly, there is are two options for ambient listening depending on how aware you want to be of the people and sounds around.
It takes but a few moments of playing around in the M&D Connect mobile app to configure settings to your likeness. It’s also here where you can toggle a couple of equalizer settings. Referred to as Sound Profiles, the changes are immediate and very noticeable.
The right earcup houses a multifunction button for playback, track navigation, call management, and your voice assistant. You’ll get different actions based on how many times you press the button or hold it down.
The left earcup has the Power/Pairing button and an ANC button but it only toggles between ANC and Ambient Listening modes. The third option, which is to turn off both, is done via the app.
The MW75 pack an internal battery that’s good enough to last upwards of 32 hours per charge, or around 28 with ANC enabled. While I never drained these completely from a full charge, I feel confident in saying that those claims should be accurate.
One of the features I appreciate is the on-head detection which can automatically pause music when you take them off your head. There’s no need to fumble to find a button or reach for your phone; simply take them off and you’re good. On a related note, the app also lets you configure how much time passes before shutting off to preserve battery.
Charging is done via USB-C (right earcup) and takes very little time. According to Master & Dynamic just 15 minutes of charging can add another six hours of playback.
Sound
Having reviewed a number of Master & Dynamic headphones over the years, I had an idea as to what was in store for me with the MW75. Suffice it to say, these do not disappoint in the area of audio quality.
Thanks to 40mm beryllium dynamic drivers and support for AAC, AptX Adaptive, and SBC Bluetooth codecs, there’s a lot of horsepower and tech to deliver excellent sound.
Whether listening to bass-heavy music, podcasts, classical, or pop music, these have a wide soundscape and a warm sound. Typically I’ll throw on Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ for a full listen to get a sense of the clarity and detail in a pair of headphones or earbuds. There’s an awful lot of layering and nuance in that album and the MW75 headphones bear that out.
I appreciate being able to adjust the equalizer or sound profile now with Master & Dynamic products. It’s not as if they didn’t use to sound great with the catch-all setting the variations can really highlight and punctuate music. I’ve yet to run into a dull or flat sound, even with spoken word stuff like audiobooks. There’s always a bit of additional presence that, if that makes sense.
Progressive house, trance, synthwave, and other forms of electronic dance music really shine with a punchiness that never treads too heavily. On the opposite end, piano and strings like that of Max Richter or Nils Frahm make you feel like you’re front and center for a personal concert.
Understanding that the M&D Connect app isn’t all that old, there is still room to grow. A fully customizable equalizer would be a welcome addition for some users who really like to fine tune things.
I did find that the ANC feature was less than perfect, and it sometimes created a bit of a “hiss” or white noise. Even in a quiet office with only a YouTube video playing in the back, I found that sound was able to bleed in. It’s not terrible and some people may not notice it, but when dealing with something as pricy as these, you cannot overlook it in a review.
Conclusion
I often refer to my M&D headphones as “dad” headphones. That is to say, these are the type of product that don’t get loaned around the house and always end up back where they belong when not in use. They’re treated like gold. That would definitely be the case here as they’ve got the looks and sound that few in my household might appreciate.
Let’s be honest here, the $600 price tag is going to be rather divisive. Some will look at that and immediately turn away, opting for something a fraction of the cost. I can’t fault someone for having that line of thought. In fact, I used to have it myself.
Having multiple years passed now since I’ve reviewed select Master & Dynamic headphones, I can personally attest that they are built for long-term usability. Take care of them and they’ll be there for you longer than most cell phones. Plus, they never degrade in quality.
I truly love the look and feel of these headphones. The sound quality is among the best I’ve had the experience of testing. These are premium in every sense of the word. But this time around it also includes the price.
Overall I find these to be more expensive than I expected and, as such, harder to justify to prospective buyers. Were they $500 it would be an easy recommendation.
There’s a lot to love here but there’s a price to pay. If you’re a brand loyalist and looking to keep pace, I might suggest waiting for a holiday promotion to save a few bucks. Master & Dynamic often discounts its products around holidays and school season so if you can wait until late summer, you might be doing very well for the MD75s.
With the recent launch of the MX Master 3S mouse, Logitech expands its Master Series lineup of keyboards and computer mice.
The 3S is a wireless mouse with a focus on blending precision, workflow, and a premium feel underneath an ergonomic shape. It features ultra-quiet clicks, an 8K DPI precision optical sensor, the MagSpeed Electromagnetic scroll-wheel, two programmable thumb buttons, and a thumb wheel for horizontal scrolling.
All of this will provide you with a complete sense of functionality and it undeniably adds a certain elegance to the flow of your workspace at the office or at home.
With a Bluetooth connection or the Logi Bolt Receiver you can be connected wirelessly to up to three devices at one time. One thing I didn’t expect to see was a port at the top of the mouse for a USB-C cable. Logitech states that their USB-C quick charging can provide up to three hours of use with one minute of charging, and 70 days of work on a full charge.
The Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse is available in graphite, black, and pale gray for $99 on the Logitech website.
First Impression
At first glance, the MX Master 3S is a really good-looking mouse. A wireless mouse, it cleans up your workspace and gives you more freedom. The actual shell of the mouse is plastic, but your hand will rest on a unique feeling smooth silicon surface that is complemented well by the aluminum accents on the rest of the mouse’s design.
Built from rather nice materials, the 3S is a fairly hefty mouse, weighing in at 141 grams. It is by no means a gaming mouse, so weight isn’t necessarily a bad thing to have depending on user preference.
Personally, I really love the feel of this mouse in general. The silicon surface is smooth, comfortable, and grippy. The electromagnetic scroll wheel feels awesome and the buttons are definitely ultra-quiet, as advertised. Getting rid of that wire is definitely worth an upgrade if you appreciate some cleanliness in your office space.
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Workflow Upgrades
One of the most important features on this mouse is of course the wireless capability. If you don’t already have a wireless mouse, the 3S will be a great addition to your arsenal. Cutting that cord allows you to set up your desk in ways that weren’t previously possible.
In addition, Logitech has come up with an awesome feature that allows you to connect with three devices at once, switching between them with just a press of a button.
A change I would like to see with this feature is a different placement of said button. Currently it is found on the bottom of the mice with this feature, but I think it would add yet another layer of efficiency if the button could be reached without even having to lift the mouse.
The Logitech MagSpeed Electromagnetic wheel allows you to scroll through up to 1,000 lines at a time and stop at an instant with extreme precision. Personally, I find it to be one of the smoothest feeling scroll wheels, so if that’s how you prefer it, then the 3S should definitely be on your list.
The 3S also comes with a thumb wheel which allows you to efficiently scroll horizontally through excel spreadsheets and such. It’s honestly a rare feature that may be niche yet it is super useful.
One thing to note as always with wireless mice is that you are likely to feel a bit of input lag after switching from a wired mouse. As far as wireless mice go, the response feels pretty snappy but it’s not going to give you the reaction speed that a wired mouse would. If you’re going to be competitively gaming, you should look into wired options.
Customization
The 3S features two programmable buttons with a tactile feel within reach of your thumb so that you can set additional functions for whatever you please. In addition, you can control the DPI in increments of 50 from as low as 200 and as high as 8,000 DPI.
Logitech’s optional software Logi Options+ is compatible with the mouse to make it easier to fine tune your experience and fit all of your needs when using the MX Master 3S. With all of this in mind, I think the 3S is a great all-around mouse for working from home or the office, online shopping, or just about anything you might think of. It has at least one feature for everyone out there looking to maximize their efficiency on the computer or laptop.
It has great looks, some super unique features like the thumb-wheel and the multi-point Bluetooth connection, and it feels great too. The build quality is everything you can expect from Logitech and the shape is an ergonomic feel that will allow for lasting comfort throughout your workday.
With the magnetic wheel and 8,000 DPI optical sensor, you’ll find all of the precision you need. Using the compatible Logi Options+ software, you can make the mouse fit your style and necessities no matter the environment.
AT&T Prepaid on Friday announced a new promotion that’s really tough to beat. Available for a limited time, the new option lets customers sign up for unlimited talk and text with 16GB of high speed data for just $25 per month for 12 months.
So what’s the catch? It’s not too bad, really. For starters, you’ll have to prepay for the plan all at once. That is to say you’ll pay $300 up front, essentially spreading things out to $25 each month.
Typically, AT&T Prepaid gives subscribers 8GB of data per month so this is more or less a double data promo.
The plan includes the following features:
Unlimited talk and text
Unlimited text to over 230 countries
Mobile hotspot
Fraud call and spam blocking
Canada and Mexico coverage
The deal is only available until October 14, 2022.
Super apps are here to stay and shall remain present till the existence of smartphones. First launched in Asia in 2010, it focused on shopping, rideshare, and food delivery. Creating a pathway for a decade in Asia, surprisingly this platform still hasn’t made a significant impact in America.
A flabbergasting number of smartphone users, exceeding 290 million in America, switch between the apps to utilize varied services offered by multiple apps. This is where Halen, America’s very own Super app, steps in to reach users near and far by franchising with the entrepreneurs locally.
It has been notable for years that only the big sharks, this is big investors, act as angel investors for upcoming or renowned brands and provide seed funding. But what about the entrepreneurs who are financially capable, and are inclined towards investing in a promising platform but aren’t aware of any platform for investment?
Here, Halen provides an answer to the above query. Halen is providing the entrepreneurs, who have little to no creative ideas but are financially capable, an opportunity to enter a $1.5 trillion market. On entering this global market, the entrepreneurs get a timeshare in 33,675 downloads a minute, or $17.7 billion a year. By joining hands, they become an integral part of this super app and create a pathway to connect with the vast target market.
Rideshare, Flight Booking, Food, Grocery, Retail Delivery, and Vacation Rentals are available in one app – Halen. An award-winning platform by Google for Startups Cloud Program, Halen’s franchise model is considered to succeed by investors in comparison to any other business model. The project is to be worth over $500 million in equity value.
Halen’s franchise model allows segregating functions such as software development, marketing, branding, human resources, finance, and investor relations into rational silos. An interested entrepreneur, also known as a franchisee, who licenses a franchise from Halen gets exclusive rights to offer Halen services in their area. The entrepreneurs can get this license with an initial franchise fee ranging from $50,000 – $500,000 with an agreement to share a percentage of the revenues from their operations with Halen. Of course, substantial training, local advertising, human resources, day-to-day local operations, and support are delivered by Halen to ensure successful launch and operation in the entrepreneur’s area.
With a promising model, entrepreneurs get an opportunity to start a new and exciting business. With remarkable profit potential with zero dealings of idea creation, a well-financed and aspiring entrepreneur with hands-on experience to run a business is apt to gain franchisee with Halen. Execution of this great idea with determination is the only requirement of the entrepreneurs.
There is no need for large capital, to share risks, or streamlining personal operations by the entrepreneurs; they ought to focus only on the company’s unstoppable growth.
An additional set of entrepreneurs who are apt for investing in Halen are from legacy taxi and limousine companies. As per the demand for app-based service delivery, these entrepreneurs are ideal to become an imperative part of Halen. With complete know-how to recruit, train and manage vast groups of drivers, these companies fall short to fathom the strategies to manage the dynamics brought forth by new competitors. Herein, Halen fills this gap efficiently by delivering a platform to rebound and recover their businesses and emerge as winners in the long run.
The Team Behind The Extraordinary Super App
Halen was founded by Edward Mbeche, Chandra Gundlapalli, and Kennedy Ross. The wealth of experience brought together by these entrepreneurs made Halen a reality. Understanding and working towards the needs of customers and investors, they created an app that is hugely convenient and can generate significant returns.
Edward Mbeche’s experience exceeds 20+ years in the transportation & hospitality industry. An author and comedian, he is also the Founder of Halen. Chandra Gundlapalli, known for his dedication to business transformation, has been awarded Marquis Who’s Who in America’s top executive. He was also acknowledged in the top 100 diverse leaders in technology recognition by the National Diversity Council.
Kennedy Ross has 15 years of experience in the field of developing content for various organizations. These include tech storage, music promotion and marketing, online magazines, and publications. He is the mettle behind the successful completion of multiple projects as co-owner and executive producer of a production company.
The three astute and perceptive founders also developed a franchise model to fulfill the requirements of every community. “We built Halen with the intention of creating a product that would make peoples’ lives easier while also providing investors with an opportunity to generate significant returns,” says Kennedy Ross, Co-Founder and Chief Of Staff at Halen Technologies. “Halen is a win-win for everyone involved.”
The services and variability offered by Halen make it an incredible choice for entrepreneurs who are looking to grow with a smart platform, generate revenue, and become a significant peg of a successful machine.
We all carry things with us on a day to day basis. For some of us it’s as simple as a phone and wallet. For others it might be a combination of laptop, books, tablet, note pads, chargers, and more. And really, things change for weekends, vacations, and overnight getaways.
As part of our summer 2022 product reviews we’ve been highlighting various brands in the bags and backpack space. Up today is Carhartt, who offers a couple of options for consumers.
If your daily habits call for a trip to the gym or lugging around tools, books, or other items, you’ll want to check out this gear bag. Made from the toughest of materials, it’s designed to be tossed in and out of vehicles, slide across floors or truck beds, and lockers.
With one main general compartment, it’s the sort of bag that lends itself to throwing items in fast and loose, over and over. Or, stuff it with a week’s worth of clothing for your next trip to the beach. Like other Carhartt products, it’s incredibly durable, water repellent, and built for the long haul. $60
Features
Rain Defender durable water repellent (DWR) keeps your gear dry in light rain
Who said that backpacks were just for kids? This one’s got all the hallmarks of a quality Carhartt product, including strong build materials, signature colors, and functional fashion.
It features multiple compartments for stowing away your post-work athletic gear or laptop, notebooks, and office gear. Two front-side zippered pockets allow for quick access to things like keys, phone charger, cables, or note pad.
It’s a tough bag to be sure, but it will take it easy on you. Comfortable, padded shoulder straps and wicking material ensure you don’t arrive at your destination looking like a hot, sweaty mess. $90
Features
1200 denier polyester with Rain Defender® durable water repellent and Duravax abrasion resistant base 15″x18″x11″ (HWL)
Padded air mesh back panel and contour fit shoulder straps with FastDry technology wicks away sweat for comfort
Dedicated padded compartment stores up to a 17-inch laptop
Top compartment with dedicated pocket for power pack and cord port
Webbing strap on back panel can fit over dual trolley handle of wheeled bag
Front zippered organization compartment
Two side zippered pockets for cords or water bottle
If you have a modern smartphone, laptop, or Chromebook, you likely know that one of its notable features is its fast charging.
Gone are the days of having to be plugged in for hours at a time to fully replenish a battery. Today’s top tech can often pick up enough juice to get through a full day after only a half hour of being plugged in.
Unfortunately, not every new product comes with a charger that’s capable of delivering the fastest speeds and efficiency. We’re sometimes left to purchase a charger on our own.
Should you need to pick up a new charger you may want to consider something with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. Not only is it more efficient but it also runs cooler and allows for smaller product designs.
The UltimatePower 120W GaN USB-C PD Wall Charger, from EZQuest, is a terrific example of what GaN can do. Priced just $80, it’s smaller than traditional chargers, including Apple’s 96W USB-C charger.
Capable of charging three devices at one time, it allows for one at 18W, one at 65W, and one at 30W. Moreover, it supports all of the fast and quick charging protocols found in today’s handsets.
The charger houses Intelligent Power Allocation which adjusts output based on how many devices are connected and their respective type. If both USB-C ports find a laptop and a phone, the charger allocate 90W to the laptop and 30W to the handset. If both devices happen to be laptops, the charger allocate each 60W.
The EZQuest UltimatePower 120W GaN USB-C PD Wall Charger comes with a braided two meter USB-C to USB-C cable with reinforced ends. Additionally, it includes a EU pin converter so you can take the charger with you should you travel overseas.
Learn more about this charger, and a range of other charging options at EZQuest’s website where you can also purchase them. You may also want to swing by its Amazon store as there may occasionally be sales on select products.
