Markets are constantly being disrupted. Innovative products are being released to the public at a rapid rate. Competition is increasingly affecting how companies do business. Consumers have more options today than they did just a decade ago. Even retaining current customers can be a challenge. The global market is extremely volatile with future outlooks uncertain. Businesses can no longer afford to be lazy. Nor can they afford to waste valuable resources. Technological improvements and ground breaking methods are constantly evolving to meet growing demands on business processes. One of these…
Read MoreMonth: April 2013
Lighter Hair For Spring
All winter, you spent your time with dark hair because you thought that if you left your hair the blonde shade it was all spring and summer, you would only wind up looking washed out. Now that winter is almost a thing of the past, it is time for some change again. You can now safely rock the lighter hair without worrying, because with spring comes sun and sun tans. One of the hottest trends this spring is going to be blonde hair. Here are a few ideas as to…
Read MoreSocial Media And Mobile Marketing: Connect With Consumers On A Personal Level
There is one important thing that mobile advertising agencies know about when it comes to connecting with customers on social media: it’s not always about the hard sell. Yes, we understand that for a business to grow and compete, it must continually sell products and services to make profits. Yet how can a consumer do this if they don’t know your business exists? How are consumers supposed to make informed purchasing decisions if they don’t know anything about what your company sells or what work you perform? Consumers Connecting To…
Read More10 Ideas For Mom’s Birthday
Moms can be difficult to shop for because they are so important in our lives. Here are 10 ideas that can help guide you to the right gift for your mom on her special day. Soft: Giving you mother a pair of fancy socks or comfy gloves is a way of taking care of her. She will think of you happily every time she wears them. Bright: Celebrate her vibrant personality with a splash of color. Try a lovely scarf or a cute polo shirt in her favorite color. Women’s…
Read MoreLearning About Scaffolding Engineering What Is Scaffolding? To Best Learn About The Engineering That Applies To Scaffolding
What is Scaffolding? To best learn about the engineering that applies to scaffolding, you must know what scaffolding is. Scaffolding is the term used to define any number of structures that lift your body above ground level. Different types of scaffolding design exist including supported, suspended and mast. Scaffolding is a heavily regulated field that requires compliance with rules and regulations set forth by OSHA, which stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Association. Failure to comply with these strict guidelines can result in fines and other punitive damages assessed…
Read MoreAmazon Aquires Socal Reading Site Goodreads
In the latest news on big business acquisitions and jostling, big international online retail bookstore, Amazon has looped in Goodreads, the social media website dedicated to book-lovers and reading. Although not the only book-related social media site online, Goodreads has a large, dedicated membership, and offers several unique features. News that retail giant, Amazon.com, is acquiring international book club, Goodreads, took the world of book-lovers by storm. Glee co-mingled with dread at the possibilities created by the largest book seller subsuming and controlling the largest book-sharing service. The question remains:…
Read MoreBlowing Your Mind With Home Automation
You know you can use home automation to control your lights, coffee pot, thermostat, or door locks remotely. Anything that uses Z-Wave technology can be controlled remotely using your smartphone – and that’s not just limited to light switches and door locks. Z-Wave technology is likely to expand quickly, and a little thinking outside of the box can make your home more efficient than ever. Here are a few things you may not have realized you could be doing with your home automation system. Put Your Kids Go to Bed…
Read MoreDiscovering The Importance Of Robots In Automotive Engineering
For most of the 20th century the process in which cars were manufactured remained largely the same. Almost every function would be performed by a human, including some of the more difficult and potentially dangerous. However the 1980’s saw the start of what could only be described as a revolution in automotive manufacturing. This revolution came in the form of the use of robots which began to perform functions that were previously reserved for humans to speed up production. This blog post will take a closer look at just why…
Read MoreProtecting Your Company’s Digital Information
As more and more information is shared digitally, new dangers have risen that must be protected against. Using a few precautions in order to protect your company against hackers can mean all the difference when it comes to keeping your information private. Restricting employee Internet access to defend against sites that contain Malware, using a small business firewall to keep hackers from accessing your system, and changing your passwords regularly are just a few ways to keep your company from being a victim of hacking. Restrict Employee Internet Access While…
Read MoreHow Important Is Social Media To Your Company?
As you set your business and marketing priorities for the coming year, you may wonder just how much time, attention and resources to devote to social media lead generation. You could base your decision on how you feel about social media. However, we suggest basing your decision on how your customers and potential clients feel about social media when it comes to making their purchasing decisions. And the jury is already in on that. They use social media and will continue to do so. Simply put, social media is where…
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