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Gone are the days when one had to wonder where, how, whom to contact to buy something. Gone are the yellow pages and fat directories eating into our shelf space. All we have to do today is go online and shop for what we want. The best manifestation of this changing dynamic in our society…
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Millenials, also more commonly know as Generation Y are the demographic cohort following the Generation X. There are no precise time spans in terms of birth years for this generation. The range by regarded as most true for them however has been seen to be from 1980 to early 2000’s. This infographic by Badgeville Blog,…
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In today’s technology driven world, we have several tools at our disposal to make life easier. Earlier, one would have to rely on expensive, skilled persons for showcasing or fulfilling a requirement. Running a successful marketing campaign can seem impossible. There are so many outlets, and so many details to nail down. www.pardot.com has created an…
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With the country fighting to overcome from the latest recession, accompanying millions of unemployed workers, and businesses closing every day, it doesn’t take a genius to realize that some companies aren’t struggling along with us-in fact, they’re thriving. Accountingschoolguide.com has created an infographic entitled Green Giants listing some of the most profitable businesses in the world, along…
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Achieving Sales Success
It’s an understatement to say that sales isn’t easy. From difficult customers to burnout, the salesperson faces a constant struggle. In order to be a successful salesperson, you have to have a vast skillset and a bottomless pit of self-motivation. Do you think you have what it takes? www.salesforce.com has created an infographic entitled “A…
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Statistical data shows that Africa contains some of the poorest countries in the world. However, many countries are beginning to show signs of hope. has created an infographic entitled “Business is Booming in Africa” detailing how this country is improving its status in the worldwide economic climate.
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No matter your market, sales leads come from two very important-but vastly different-sources. Online leads, or offline leads. While both of these lead streams are vital to the success of business, many businesses are handling these leads in a “One size fits all” manner. Salesforce.com has created an infographic entitled “The Differences between Online, Offline Leads…
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Every weekend, thousands of families sell their extra things right in their front yard. Whether you call it a moving sale, rummage sale, or yard sale-garage sales are a $2 billion a year business. Cheapestcolleges.org has created an infographic detailing the history of garage sales, and how to make the most out of yours.
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One area where businesses may struggle the most is customer support. Whether it be a lack of information, or trouble finding resources, getting help to your customer is a necessity in today’s marketplace, and is essential for customer satisfaction. Desk.com has created an infographic entitled “Online Support Center: The Essential for Fast Growing Companies”, detailing…
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Understand the Checkout to Understand Your Customers
Despite the focus on online shopping, most purchases are still done the old-fashioned way: at a checkout in a brick-and-mortar store. Getting customers to the register depends on a number of factors, including how good a shopper happens to feel that day. This research compiled by technology firm Synqera reminds us that robust sales can still…
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DNA Of Fortune 100 CEOs
What does it take to be a successful CEO? Of all the questions I’m asked, this is far and away the most frequent. While I could answer the question by offering anecdotal evidence or experiential commentary, I thought I’d try something a bit different… I asked my research team to examine the biographical information of…
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Chances are, you or your family have received a product recall notice in the mail. In fact, over 50% of individuals in the United States own an item that has been recalled. While many of these product recalls go unheeded the families that own them, they are a serious matter that should never go ignored.…
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Acquisition Work Is Changing - Are You Ready?
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Read More Acquisition Work Is Changing – Are You Ready?The median salary for persons in accounting fields is $61,690. Accountants and other financial sector workers who advance into management positions can expect to see their paychecks increase substantially, by 31% on average. The most common certification is Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which is required by most accounting firms. A more specialized certification is Certified…
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Morse code and telegraph was used 100 years ago by the people in order to electronically accept the contracts. On 30th of June, 12 years ago, the ESIGN act was signed by Bill Clinton in order to make the e-signatures legal. There are various benefits of e-signatures not only for big businesses but also for…
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Canadian Women in Business
From startups seeking investments to flourishing small businesses, the landscape of business is changing while industries and population segments expand. Female business owners are at the forefront of the expansion in Canada. In fact, one out of three Canadian entrepreneurs is a woman. What are some of the traits women have that translate into successful…
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In a time of austerity, ensure you’re not counting the cost or carrying the can for poor quality databases. The vast majority of businesses – around 9 out of 10 – believe that their data is critically flawed and departmental budgets are being wasted. It’s a sentiment that’s borne out by the numbers. Our analysis…
Read More Join the Data Revolution!E-commerce revenue from the apparel and accessories industry is growing at 44% annually in the United States. By 2016, e-commerce apparel and accessories are expected to tally $73 Billion in sales, accounting for more than 20% of all U.S. online retail sales. 45 – 90% of all business expenses are a result of inventory costs.…
Read More Online Sales Trends – Size MattersSome like to read and digest text matter, however, for others infographics are the way to go. At just a glance you can gain a whole lot of information without having to spend time reading lengthy text. The eye communicates with the mind and links complex ideas in less than a second. For those with…
Read More Indians Go Online and Get Huge Benefits through Discount CouponsEver since the sub-prime mortgage financial crisis hit America in 2008, the global economy has never really been the same. The outlook and stability in general of investors and consumers has seen lengthy periods of negativity, especially in pertinent matters like employment, job security and the likes. However, of late the US economy has been…
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