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Impact of a Corporate Social Responsibility Program

At its best, corporate social responsibility (CSR) empowers businesses to be the best versions of themselves. At its worst, it can be a trite marketing buzzword — one that consumers might even learn to distrust. What do companies with good corporate social responsibility policies do differently? What can you achieve…

Types of Consulting Firms and What They Can Do for Your Business

Every wise business owner knows that asking for advice is a smart decision. Whether you're in charge of a new venture or you possess decades of industry experience or you're a global entrepreneur, you can always learn and grow from the opinions, experiences and perspective of others in the business…

The Future of Online Journalism

In the 1990s and early 2000s, journalism began to go online. What began as simply a few static websites for established newspapers has turned into a whole new way to get news. Today, many newspapers are finding most traffic through their online editions, and user-generated content has become more important…

What Happens When Your Business Goes Viral?

It started as a simple post — suddenly, it's a sensation sweeping the internet. Your business is now front and center on social media, placing your brand in the eyes of thousands, if not millions, of viewers across a spectrum of demographics. Within days or even hours, your content has…

Sealing the Deal Over Lunch 2018

Business lunch etiquette techniques can make or break a business deal. This is so important in the business world now that many colleges and universities offer classes and seminars on business lunch etiquette. Tracey Turner, executive director of The Creative Group, states that “Dazzling a potential client, business partner or…

Technology Trends 2018

Companies are constantly fighting against the competition. Every company wants to be on top and stand above their competitors. In this day and age this is hard to do this without technology. Many successful companies watch technology trends to make sure they are one step ahead of the competition. According…

Skill Sets that will get you the Sale

The majority of sales executives know that every business discipline and profession is related to sales in one way or another. The successful sales executives know how to navigate across these fields with ease. “No matter how an organization is structured, all the business units will interact with the sales…

Carpal Tunnel May Be Genetic Condition

A new medical study suggests that carpal tunnel syndrome may be genetic, rather than cause by repetitive use. “The idea that CTS is related specifically to typing or overuse of the hands in general is pervasive in modern society,” said David Ring, MD, senior author of the study, to the…

Defining Privacy in Today’s Internet Based Era

As we continue to create an online world the protection of privacy has become a hot topic amongst tech companies, politicians and the general public. The concern for protecting privacy has become a source of tension and anxiety amongst companies who rely on large amounts of data such as Google…

Weigh Options on Home Equity Loans 2018

Renovations, credit card debt, big ticket purchases. These are all common reasons why homeowners tap into their home’s equity. However, beware of jeopardizing your credit and your home, warns the American Banker’s Association. To help decide when a home equity loan is a financially sound choice, the American Bankers Association…