We’ve been hearing the term “big data” for years now, but usually not in the same sentence as “small business.” Companies of all sizes are using big data to improve internal operations, marketing strategies, and even employee engagement. But how can small businesses reap the benefits of big data without using expensive storage and analytics tools? The answer lies in taking a more tailored, practical, and mobile data collection approach.
Modern businesses are more complex than ever before. With various technologies and communication channels exploding on the scene at an exponential rate, it can be difficult for organizational leaders..
The “S-Curve:” every innovator’s worst enemy. Martha Lagace, from the Harvard Business School explains it this way: When an idea is first made, only a handful adopt it and it slowly gains momentum..
When I was in fifth grade and the brand new, first generation iPod mini came out, I had to have it. It was trendy, cool, and came in blue. Previously when I wanted to listen to music, I borrowed my..
Last week your social media feed probably looked like a big bag of confetti exploded all over it. With the ruling of same-sex marriage as a legal right, America hoorahed both on the street and..
O2 is the UK’s leading digital communications company connecting people and businesses through phones, tablets, computers, you name it. With over 10 million customers, they were in for a treat when..
Communication makes the world go round. Without an efficient means of communication in place, businesses that employ field representatives run the risk of having high employee turnover, customer..
People have become accustomed to having everything they need immediately at their fingertips. This may seem unreasonable, but today if you cannot give your clients instant gratification it reflects..
Research suggests that remote teams have the capacity to outperform their office counterparts, so long as they posses task accountability and team cohesion. Obtaining these results within remote..
When you are looking for a new product or service, where do you go for suggestions? The Internet? Friends? Customer reviews? Some people may go to all three, but many rely on just one. If you are..
Employee turnover burdens businesses with upfront costs of recruiting and training a replacement and lost knowledge from the employee who is leaving the organization. Turnover results from a number..
