You may have noticed a new buzzword emerging in the technology sector in 2012-13: “big data.” This has come about with the emergence of a new sector in the technology and business world called big data analytics. But what exactly is big data, and how does one analyze it? Here’s a quick one-page introduction to…
The advancement of technology certainly benefits a lot of things in the physical world. Doctors, teachers and scientist have more knowledge than ever before. Modern technology is not just used by experts. Nowadays, they are widely distributed for the improvement of society, from the field of medicine to the individual homes of families. More and…
Having a small and disadvantaged business doesn’t mean you will get your company 8a certified. There are several SBA 8a certification requirements, which a company needs to meet to obtain the 8 a certification. Every company’s evolution occurs in stages and it is difficult to point out the best time in a company’s development cycle…
When it comes to buzzwords in the field of technology, “cloud computing” is certainly up there on the list. However, that doesn’t mean that the hype is undeserved. Whether you’re considering moving to cloud computing, never heard of the term before, or have already made the leap, here are five decisions that you should consider…
Image by: Will Brown It may sound slightly ridiculous, but the packaging that the products we buy are presented in is a major determining factor in why we buy them. We may think that this is untrue and that we buy the products because we like them and are only exercising our own free will,…
The internet provides a lot of great marketing opportunities for businesses of all sizes. The good thing about online marketing opportunities is that they are very cost effective. Many of the ways in which you can market yourself online are either free or come at a low cost. With the right creative marketing strategy,…
Contract management is critical to the modern healthcare field. Maintaining the right vendor connections and supply chain elements can produce improved outcomes for patients and help medical facilities to maintain financial viability in the competitive healthcare marketplace. The prompt and reliable delivery of medical equipment can be a matter of life or death for patients…
An ineffective marketing strategy can force a business into trouble quicker than you can say ‘closed until further notice.’ But never fear, whether your business is getting ahead of itself or failing to plan ahead, there are a few easy tips to get you back on track. From The Ground Up For any business the…
There has never been a better time for companies to do business online. In fact, in 2012 alone, U.S. consumers spent a whopping $289 billion in e-commerce transactions. That figure is only expected to rise in the future as more shoppers turn to their computers for great deals on great products. Businesses that sell merchandise…
We have all been in a situation where venturing out to a new restaurant resulted in a bad dining experience, whether the food you were served was of a poor quality or you witnessed a food hygiene disaster, everyone has a horror story to share. We all want the best value for money, but for…
Companies spend millions of dollars designing a branding that is led by a logo they hope you are going to instantly acknowledge and understand. Where you, as a customer, fail to recognize a logo or branding, the opportunity for a sale may have disappeared within seconds. Unfortunately, every company is in direct competition with everyone…
Custom T-shirt printing has been used by organizations for decades. Church organizations, businesses, fire departments and other organizations that wish to identify the members of their group with custom T-shirt branding have utilized this for years. However, the methods that we use today are much different from those that were used to create custom T-shirts…
How often do you feel that you are not doing enough productive work on an average work day? Maybe never. However research shows that employees spend much of their day doing things that don’t add any value to the organization. Mostly its the paperwork, unnecessary emails, pointless meetings and so on that keeps the office…
Vodka is very popular and famous drink among the people all over the world. It is known because of its clarity and purity; however it is also mixed with various juices and mixers to make different, different cocktails. Some of the popular vodka mixers are Orange juice, Energy Drinks, Clear Soda, Cranberry juice, Fruit Punch…
In business, measuring and keeping a count of your inventory and how it sells is essential to responsible bookkeeping and success as a business. Inventory turnover is just such a concern. This is measured by the simple equation of the cost of goods sold divided by the average inventory. This reflects the number of times…
South American Wine Producing Countries When it comes to the new world of wine, South America in many ways is changing how we think of wine and how it should be produced. With a new generation of winemakers, largely educated overseas, but now moving home, South America stands on the precipice of joining the world’s…
