About Brian Hughes
Brian Hughes is the founder and CEO of Integrity Marketing & Consulting, where he helps his clients build powerful brands through inbound marketing. He is a frequent contributor to several other sites.
More From Brian Hughes
Hiring
How to 'Hire Smarter' Using Talent-Acquisition Technology
Big data, intelligence platforms and AI are a great solution to the cost issue in hiring. They're also a great entrepreneurial opportunity.
wedding planning
How Your Business Can Say 'I Do' to Millennial-Targeted Wedding Trends
The young folks getting married these days live online. So does their wedding planning -- and entrepreneurial opportunity.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Opportunities Abound, If You Know the Unexpected Places to Look
Currently, much of the work in AI is focused on direct consumer services or manufacturing, warehousing and fulfillment, but its potential applications go well beyond this narrow view.
Health and Wellness
Wellness Apps and the 'Healthy' Opportunities They Offer Entrepreneurs
Some entrepreneurs are finding success in narrowing the focus of their apps and providing direction for specific wellness activities
Data Analysis
Check Out These Tools If You're Looking for Truly Actionable Ecommerce Data
Information overload is a real thing, so choose your analytics tools carefully.
Restaurant Business
Restaurant Technology Needs Are Serving up Great Entrepreneur Opportunities
The restaurant industry used to be ranked at the bottom of the pack in terms of its application and broad use of technology. That's changing.
Cybersecurity
5 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Increase Data Security
According to the Better Business Bureau, U.S. small businesses lost an average $79,841 from cyberattacks in 2017. What are you doing about this in 2019?
FinTech
Peer-to-Peer Lending: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Relatively easy access to fund is P2P's strong point; the fact that they're 'personal loans' is their drawback.
Sharing Economy
'Sharing Economy' Opportunities Are Out There for Savvy Entrepreneurs Willing to Dare
Opportunities abound for entrepreneurs to create the next Uber or Airbnb. Are you up for the challenge?
5 Opportunities for Entrepreneurs to Capitalize on America's New Relationship With Cannabis
Take a look at the many potential, profitable and egal products to consider from what used to be seen as an evil weed.
Online Marketing
Expert Tips for How to Maximize Your Impact on the Top 3 Social Media Platforms
Social media is the most important component of your digital marketing campaign. So, how are you nurturing it?
Business Failure
5 Specific Strategies for How to Destroy -- Yes, Destroy -- Your Home-Based Business
A lack of motivation, the tendency to treat your business as a hobby, no real workspace: What are you doing wrong?
Malware
Malware Hits Everyone From Small Businesses to Big Government. What Are You Doing About It?
Did you know that state capitals' municipal systems are at particular risk and that the U.S. capital's infection rate is 504 percent higher than the national city average?
Freelancers
6 Tips for Getting the Most Value From Your Freelancer
Get the most out of your freelancer by understanding exactly what you need him or her to do and the skills required to produce the expected result.
Contracts
Smart Contracts: Here Are the Practical Applications of This Exciting Blockchain Technology.
Ever wanted to leave the lawyers out of your client transactions? Now you can.