Recently, Big Blue announced a new tool it’s rolling out; a data analysis tool aimed directly at executives who don’t want to be bothered with the steep learning curves of analytic tools currently on offer by the likes of Oracle and SAP. The new tool is called Watson, and will be available for use on […]
So, you’ve started out in business and things are going pretty well. You’re building your reputation, and even starting to make a little money. How can you go about getting that all important growth that will carry you through to the next level? Make A Plan When I was a young business owner, my tough […]
If you are looking to expand a current business or start up a new enterprise the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reevaluate your current business strategy and consider moving into exciting new areas. Review the following business possibilities to see where your interests and strengths intersect with these new business […]
Social Media contests can do amazing things for your brand and for your company, but only if you get your campaign off to a strong start, and then do something with the data you get from your customers and fans. Below you’ll find an outline of the steps you need to be taking in order […]
There is a slow death happening in America; courtesy towards our fellow citizens is going by the wayside. If you asked someone what they thought about this, they would most likely tell you it doesn’t matter. Well, my friend, they’re wrong – courtesy matters very much to us as human beings. It’s why the courteous […]
There is a new virus called CryptoDefense that is making its rounds. This is a very malicious ransom-ware that encrypts all of your computer’s files and those of your servers that you are connected to. It is very difficult to disinfect. It can also infect your backups and if you do not have good […]
One of the best ways to increase the number of on-target leads generated by your current marketing tools is to pay close attention to what is known as lead scoring. Lead scoring is a calculated value designed to rank the customers who are most likely to purchase additional goods and services from the company. However, […]
Almost all types of businesses are dependent on their IT systems to get through the workday. Computers and email, IT networks and data security, online sales platforms and VoIP services—if any part of your framework goes down, chances are your employees go down with them and your workday comes to a grinding halt. That’s why […]
Privacy is becoming such an important issue as it relates to the internet that even Facebook, the company that was recently called out for secretly conducting experiments on its user base, has gotten into the game. Their offering is called Privacy Checkup and it will be rolled out soon. It is a handy way for […]
The biggest name in internet based video is Youtube. Yes, there are an assortment of other sites, but if you have a limited budget and limited time, you want to put your resources to work in the place where they’ll deliver the biggest punch, and that’s Youtube. Until you’ve firmly established a presence there, don’t […]
As the Summer months have just ended, many businesses will have experienced a slight dip in sales. If this is the case, you might be searching for some new ways to bring in revenue for the upcoming months. You might be reaching out to old clients and trying to up-sell products, capture new leads etc. […]
Just having to ask this question seems wrong. The whole idea of crowdfunding was to enable small businesses and people to gather seed money so they could pursue their dream, large or small, when the more traditional sources of acquiring capital were unavailable. Suggesting that billion dollar companies with million dollar salaried CEO’s should become […]