Blog Category: Business
It’s widely understood in business that networking is a vital part of making progress. Entire weekends are dedicated to meeting people in the same field as each other who can influence and learn from each other. The success of the digital age has proven that strong interpersonal connections make a world of difference, but here […]
After July 1, 2012 the sales tax only applies when: Computer software will be subject to sales or use tax if it meets all of the following criteria: The software is pre-packaged for repeated sale or license; The use of the software is governed by a tear-open non-negotiable license agreement; The software is delivered to […]
The Growth in Geographic Information Technology Every day, a staggering amount of new data is produced, and business and governments look for ways to utilize that data to help them plan and strategize, cut costs, innovate, and deliver services. While some companies and organizations are working at the cutting edge of data implementation, many companies […]
Today, June 16, 2011, IBM turns 100 years old. IBM invites you to join the Twitter conversation regarding the IBM Centennial–feel free to use the #IBM100 and #progress hashtags on Twitter. The conversation around these hashtags will be featured on www.ibm100.com on June 16.
In Prague A car in front of me had a bumper sticker “ Hurry Slowly !”. My immediate thought was “how ridiculous”! It seemed a contradiction in terms. Who would want to slow down given the time pressures most of us live under? How many companies failed due to the suboptimal pace? Nasa Lesson? I then […]
Q: Could you recommend some books on statistics that would allow me to be more efficient at Business Analytics? A: Below are some sites that you may find useful. 1) The online copy of StatSoft, the Statistica textbook, a good resource, and it’s organized as a book. http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/ 2) UCLA has an online probability and statistics […]
Franz Inc., a leading supplier of Graph Database technology, with critical support from Stillwater SuperComputing Inc. and Intel, today announced it has achieved its goal of being the first to load and query a NoSQL database with a trillion RDF statements. RDF (also known as triples or quads), the cornerstone of the Semantic Web, provides […]
Building a website can work wonders for your SME. It provides a platform for your business to showcase its services and/or products on a global scale, where there are limited borders to cross and populations to reach. Your products or services are attainable for the many, instead of the few. However, how is the elusive […]
Skunk Works <<The nickname Lockheed employees gave to their organization is an adaptation of the name for the ultra-secret high security “Skunk Works” moonshine operation featured in Al Capp’s widely popular comic strip Li’l Amber, which ran from 1934 to 1977.>> — Smithsonian Air and Space Museum The name since became widely used for […]
There are certain things that every PPC agency should make a point of focusing on in order to become as successful as possible. It’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important when you are running a business, which is why it’s so important that you keep certain things in mind at all times. When […]
NewPush obtained the Better Business Bureau Gold Star for adhering to BBB’s standards, and having no complaints in the past three years (January 1. 2009 through December 31, 2011).
I’ll bring disappointment to businessmen and marketeers: SEO Copywriting practices won’t give you guaranteed SERPs. Easy and quick way to increase your sales and conversion doesn’t exist. Even if you’ll find tips and genuine tricks which are placed periodically you won’t get any idea what exactly will make your ranks increase in near future. However, […]
From TED’s web site: :Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it — inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. An amazing demo from TEDGlobal 2009.” Listen to the talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/michael_pritchard_invents_a_water_filter.html
Can Studying for Your MPA Online Save Money? If you are looking to study an MPA degree within a school or college, perhaps you should consider an online master in public administration degree instead. Many online universities now offer courses no matter where you are situated, meaning it has never been easier to study from […]
Here are ten rules for success from Investors Business Daily by way of my friend Mike Linett, President of Zerowait: How You Think is Everything. Always be positive. Think Success, not Failure. Beware of a negative environment. Decide upon Your True Dreams and Goals: Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. Take […]
What Payment Methods Should Your E-commerce Store Accept? The market today has so many payment methods, making it increasingly difficult to decide which of these you should accept for your e-commerce store. Indeed, it is quite common for someone to spend hours on end trying to review different payment systems to see which one offers […]
George Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is now among the richest man in the world. E-commerce sales reached 22 Trillion dollars in 2016 and this year is expected to do better. Amazon accounts for 43% of US retail sales. It does not come as a surprise that online marketplaces are one of the best ways […]
The key benefits from deploying an enterprise social media software are to improve customer satisfaction by building stronger relationships with customers, staff effectiveness by simplifying access to existing internal expertise, staff retention by allowing employees to build a stronger network and stronger relationships within the enterprise. Atlas for IBM Lotus Connections is a social networking […]
There are no boundaries to data loss, it happens to companies of all shapes and sizes, from large corporations to small startups. The main issue with data loss is the fact that it can strike at any time, resulting in a domino-like effect of serious consequences for the business. Wondering how data loss can impact […]
A lot of small businesses still don’t have a fully functioning website or much of an online presence at all. You may have a page that lists your opening hours and contact details, or you may have entries in online directories, but when someone tries to find out more about your business, they are met […]
Did you know that in the U.S someone falls victim to identity theft once every two seconds? In 2017 alone, 60 million Americans were affected by identity theft, with the annual cost of this kind of fraud in the U.S being a staggering billion. Of course, it is not just individuals who are at […]
During long working days, a lunch break is something that everyone looks forward to. Whether it be to step outside and get some fresh air or to regain their energy after a long morning in the office, it is something that is integral to having a positive working day. Yet it could be that you […]
Sport is a universal activity that is respected around the world. The top sports players make more than most academics and even business people, and they draw in crowds. As an institution in healthcare, having a good sports team can be a boon for your institution. It can bring in more funding, more patients, and […]
In recent years, healthcare providers and insurance plans have come under fire from criticism of every political angle. The biggest issue among patients is whether they are paying the right amount for the best quality of care; when such a large sum of money must cover medical fees, it is no surprise that they want […]