Every single one of us – especially those of us with some degree of ambition – will hit rock-bottom at some point. Working to be the best means you’ll occasionally find yourself at your worst. The difference between eventual successes and inevitable failures is how you use the knowledge you gain at your ultimate lows. […]
Continue readingIf you are running a small or medium-sized business, it can often feel like there isn’t enough time in the day. Fortunately, the wonderful technological advancements that are made every day can not only save you money, but make your business more efficient and innovative and set you apart from the competition. Online Networking Sometimes […]
Continue readingTweets can get you the traffic that you desperately need, but composing that perfect tweet can be tricky – especially today when the Twitterverse is bigger than ever, with millions of people posting billions of tweets every day. How can you set yourself apart? How can you prevent yourself from being just white noise? Here […]
Continue readingThe business intelligence (BI) industry has undergone numerous innovations since Gerry Cohen founded Information Builders in 1975. In the 37 ensuing years, Gerry has adapted to these changes and grown Information Builders into one of the leading independent providers of BI, with tens of thousands of customers in over 60 countries. Last week, we had […]
Continue readingBlogging has always been a very good platform to communicate your passion and interests. Unfortunately, that’s not enough to build a solid following and make money from blogging. As you build a good, solid reputation online, it’s also important to build a stable identity that will have readers wanting more. Here are some strategies that […]
Continue readingIt still shocks me to see the amount of resources wasted in offices and workplaces. Not only is it bad for the health of the planet, but it’s also bad for the health of your balance sheet. The average office employee wastes around 1 lb of paper every year, and recycling paper uses 70% less […]
Continue readingRunning a social media contest can be deceivingly easy. What could go wrong? The unfortunate truth is that if you fail to get it right the first time, you not only fail to maximize the contest you’re running, you can also hurt your online reputation and alienate your audience for good. This is, of course, […]
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As any entrepreneur knows, running a successful business takes time, effort, and commitment. Without these three factors in play, many business owners can be shown the door to failure. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than half of all small businesses close their doors in the first five years, while two-thirds are out […]
Continue readingIt all seems to start with the innocuous sneeze. “It’s just allergies,” your employee says. Soon, he’s complaining about a sore throat. Within a few days, the whole office has become afflicted by these so-called “allergies,” and your department’s productivity has hit a new low. Here’s how you can spot the signs of an impending […]
Continue readingEvery entrepreneur or marketing department working on DEM (Direct Email Marketing) campaigns has to face the truth: email marketing’s nature has drastically changed since the rise of smartphones. In fact, both smartphones and tablets have dramatically changed the way we read, understand, and react to the many emails received every day. First of all, the […]
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