9 Tips For Hosting A Virtual Awards Ceremony During COVID-19

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The sheer thought of hosting an awards ceremony in our current climate might make a few people run for cover, but in true Submit spirit, this is all about re-evaluating, rethinking and adapting. Virtual events have been popular since way…
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7 Key Techniques For High-Performance Group Decision Making

Group decision making is tough, no matter the circumstance. Business trends tell us that large pools of knowledge equal a superior outcome—but by now we know that more heads don’t necessarily mean better ideas.  In a group review…
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These 7 Grant Management Mistakes Will Cost You Big Time

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The common goal of any funder is that organisations awarded with the grant do what they proposed, within the required budget, and generate some positive press in return. And while the world of philanthropy doesn’t always go according to…

Benefits Of The Innovation Portal

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As technology changes and accelerates at an even faster pace around the world, there will always be new elements that have to be shown with examples of how they work and can be implemented. How to protect against similar outcomes in the…
Should Small Companies Care About CSR? An Honest Answer

Should Small Companies Care About CSR ? An Honest Answer

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When you think of CSR, do you automatically think of huge enterprises like McDonald’s, Microsoft, Disney or LEGO?  Sustainable business practices are being pursued and promoted by businesses of all sizes—even the itty bitty tiny…
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Here’s How To Streamline All 3 Phases Of The Grant Cycle

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When it comes to philanthropy, funders have almost as much administrative work as the actual grantmaking itself.  And while you can’t remove any aspects of the planning, implementation and management process, you can certainly streamline…

The 3 Types Of Innovation Every Business Needs To Know

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Innovation has become such a buzzword in recent years that it’s hard to remember what it actually means. Companies often declare ‘we need to start innovating!’ or more commonly, ‘we are an innovative company’—but what does that…
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Calling All Startups! Top 10 Incubator & Accelerator Programmes In Ireland

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Ireland has some of the best incubator and accelerator programmes in Europe, but before you consider applying for one, it’s important to know the difference between the two: Incubators  Incubators are generally for new companies.…
5 Inspiring Brands Innovating During The Pandemic

Spotlight: 5 Inspiring Brands Innovating During The Pandemic

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The pandemic has tipped over almost all aspects of life by now, and most businesses and corporations have had a few months to get their post-pandemic realities in order.  McKinsey recently conducted a survey of over 200 industry-wide…
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The Current Impact And Future Of Incubators And Accelerators

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A lot has been written about the social and economic fallout from the events of this year, and the same is true for the output and plans for most businesses worldwide. With the pandemic pushing back countless deadlines, plans and projects,…
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Video Application Questions; Making Them The Right Way!

In terms of an application process, the subject of ‘video questions’ is one that can be so useful in terms of timing and planning. How to do it in the right way in terms of engagement and how to get the attention of potential employers…
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Security: More Data Than Ever Imaginable Is Now Online. How Do We Safeguard It?

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It was inevitable that businesses and corporations alike would digitise and move their respective content online, in the last two decades particularly. However, the rate at which this then occurred was unprecedented, and they were joined by…

8 Fundamental Steps To Running A High-Converting Online Contest

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Like any other marketing campaign, it’s all about strategy.  So before you can start building your contest and getting it out into the world, you need to break down each step of the process, from ideation all the way to the post-contest…
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7 Ways Submit Can Help You Build A Better Collaborative Review

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If your business has to make any decision in a team, that’s a collaborative review. But the more people involved in a review, the longer the process, right? Not necessarily. Building a collaborative review doesn’t need to add more…
7 areas where technology can simplify submission management | Submit.com

7 Examples Where Technology Can Simplify Submission Management

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It is no news that technology is evolving and there is an influx of innovative technologies heralding the advancement of the digital age. In response to this, the global industrial landscape is fast integrating the power of modern technology…

Single Sign-On (SSO) Is The Latest Addition To Submit’s Feature Toolbox

You asked and, we listened. Submit now offers social login support to clients on the Start, Create and Pro pricing plans while Enterprise clients can now enjoy complete custom Enterprise level single sign-on (SSO) support. What is single…
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Happy Birthday, GDPR! Is Your Submission Data Compliant?

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What a whirlwind 12 months for the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). May 25th, 2018, resulted in probably the most dramatic change in data privacy laws in 20 years. It has fundamentally changed how data is held and processed…
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The Problem With Free Online Form Builders

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You might think those free online form builders are working for your awards programs. Sure, you might be collecting applications simply enough. But, if you need to do anything complicated with that information? Good luck! Are you demonstrating…