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Remco Livain

Why look at others?

Why look at others?

Points of reference help us determine where we are today, whether or not we should change something and if we match expectations. If you want to know how you are doing, you need to compare yourself to others. That is how we were raised, that is how we determine whether

Should entrepreneurs track their time?

Should entrepreneurs track their time?

We work a lot, we can work as much as we want, really. To a certain extent the amount of hours entrepreneurs put into their life’s work is disproportionate to what they will ever get out of it. Do you feel like you don’t know where your days

Things Entrepreneurs in service businesses should do more

Things Entrepreneurs in service businesses should do more

Being an entrepreneur in a service industry is challenging. There is a constant struggle for cash flow, battle for good quality employees and the need to serve each and every customer as if your life depends on it. Even-though this might sound exaggerated, it reflects a large part of my

Why I spend less time on social media when traveling

Why I spend less time on social media when traveling

There are days in which I spend way too much time by myself. I focus on my own thoughts, my problems and my own to do list. It is easier to spend time wondering about your own problems than those of others. However, it is far more gratifying to take

Facebook Portal misses out on most promising target group

Facebook Portal misses out on most promising target group

One of the biggest pains in the office, are video calls. Laptops and Tablets simply don’t cut it and a good video calling system is really expensive. That’s why I was really excited to see the features of the Facebook Portal. After it first launched a couple of

Google Duplex is a game changer

When Google introduces a feature, it has the power to change the way we use the internet. Google is more than just the gateway to the world wide web, the tools they create are installed on nearly 80% (Android) mobile devices worldwide. Hence, the I/O developer conference is a

Silent retreat – constant communication wears you down

I can fully relate to the fact that you need peace of mind sometimes. We live in a world in which we are subjected to constant triggers, and we are always asked to be available. For those who work in tech, you’ll know that your phone/laptop or tablet