Thinking Aloud
An Open Approach To Big Data – Driving Transformative Change In The Pharmaceuticals Sector
A new generation of companies is using big data, sensors and artificial intelligence to provide precise real-time monitoring of patients, especially those suffering from conditions such as diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which are imposing a daunting burden on overstretched health budgets.
Workflow Automation: 6 Game-Changing Benefits
Automating workflows is the way of the future — and businesses need to get there as soon as possible, insists Chris Byers, CEO of Formstack.
A Few Economic Indicators To Watch The Rest Of 2017
Stephen Ng, author of "10 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid: Strategies Designed to Help Keep Your Money Safe and Growing" stock market is one thing he'll have his eye on as we move into the second half of 2017, along with a couple of other financial indicators.
How To Overcome The 4 Roadblocks To Self-Development
Even though you know intellectually that it’s possible to grow and achieve success in your business, chances are you are struggling with some roadblocks in your path that prevent you from sowing those seeds of self-development. Brian Buffini, author of "The Emigrant Edge: How to Make It Big in America" examines four common obstacles and recommends how to overcome them.
Why You Need More Than Just Open-Source
More IT decision-makers are turning to open source to drive better efficiency and digital innovation but enterprise needs must be considered and that is why the business of open source tech is about more than just accessibility, says Kamal Brar, Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific at Hortonworks.
5 Hidden Costs Office Tenants Should Be Aware of
If you own a small business and are looking to upgrade your workspace from the kitchen table to an actual office, it’s time to asses your budget and start looking at space. Keep these five hidden costs in mind as you research spaces and read through potential contracts.
Wonder Woman Film Inspires Kindergarteners, Entrepreneurs And Hollywood Actresses
In todays’ Women Helping Women Movement, let’s make room for every woman’s imperfect experience, even a retro comic book super hero such as Wonder Woman, says Nancy D. O’Reilly, PsyD, author of "Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life".
Life Insurance Isn’t Always About Death; It’s Also A Retirement Tool
by Gary Marriage Jr., founder and CEO of Nature Coast Financial Advisors
Many Americans view life insurance policies as a key part of their financial...
Tips For SaaS Businesses To Up Their Game By Leveraging Web Push Notifications
by Pravya Pravin, product marketer at iZooto
In 2017, with 5X times faster growth than traditional software market, SaaS finds itself outrunning traditional software product delivery....
Eight Subscription Companies Worth Watching: Why They Are Growing And What They’re Doing Right
The best subscription companies don't just thrive; they excel at solving an ongoing problem for subscribers and help them achieve their goals. Membership Economy expert Robbie Kellman Baxter weighs in on some of the most interesting subscription brands today and shares insights on why they are successful.
The Fundamentals Of The Modern Consumer’s Mind
In today’s world, just about every shopper does his research ahead of time, depending on the seriousness of the purchase.
Coaching The Uncoachable?
Politics aside, recent behavior by a certain inhabitant of the White House got James G. Ward, MA, PCC - author of "New Directions: Successful Strategies for Career, the Workplace, and Personal Growth" - thinking about the topic of coaching the uncoachable: the know-it-all, the egomaniac and the alpha male or female.
3 Ways The Best Leaders Set Themselves Apart
What are some of the traits and attitudes leaders need if they want to motivate their teams so that they perform at the highest levels? Mayur Ramgir, author of "Evolve like a Butterfly: A Metamorphic Approach to Leadership", explores.
How To Get Hired At A Startup Without Experience
Joining a startup is no mystery. You don’t need to develop a billion dollar app, drop out of college, or get a blessing from the Zucks in order to get into this “secret society.” Ben Sim, the Singapore Lead for Content Marketing at iPrice Group, shares his tips.
How To Make Your Boss Like You
If you’re a worker with a terrible boss, Jesse Wood - CEO of document management software vendor, eFileCabinet - shares some strategies to regain favor in the eyes of your manager without sacrificing your own importance and sense of self-worth.
The KAIZEN Way – Five Steps To Awaken Your Passion For Work And Life
Kay Hirai, author of "Sheer Determination: Swimming Upstream in a Downstream World" shares you can apply the Japanese principle of kaizen in your business and personal life
Will Your Ego Be The Death Of Your Career?
In just a few short years, as machines displace human workers, egoists, individualists, and aggressive types will be replaced by those with quiet egos. The new book Humility Is the New Smart reveals the surprising new criteria for career success in the upcoming tech era.
Automating Your Business With Phone Apps
by Ian Naylor, founder and CEO of AppInstitute
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ve likely heard that the “automation...
The Surprising Purchasing Power Of Low-Income Consumers: Why Amazon (And Other Smart Businesses) Won’t...
If your organization has overlooked the low-income consumer market, it's time to take a cue from Amazon and include this historically underserved group in your business strategy. Membership Economy expert Robbie Kellman Baxter shares how the retail giant created a wildly successful subscription model specially tailored for cash-strapped consumers.
How To Choose A Celebrity Partner
Before signing with a celebrity partner, consider what you really want out of the deal. Most of all, choose someone who is genuine, reliable, and has the right reach and appeal, says Kyle Zagrodzky, president of OsteoStrong.
How To See The Distinction Between Business Objectives And Business Priorities
Are business executives truly appreciating the distinctions between business objectives and business priorities today, asks Jason Green and Linda Deeken of The Cambridge Group.
5 Reasons Craftsmanship Is Making A Return
Terri Alpert, founder and CEO of Uno Alla Volta shares 5 very good reasons why people are returning to the value of artisan products.
6 Freedoms You Can Discover At Work Today
By making the first step toward taking your office paperless through document management software, Jesse Wood, CEO of eFileCabinet says you can reclaim 6 crucial freedoms at work today.
How To Sell To Consumers In Europe
It is not luxury to start thinking on cross-border; it is the only way you will have a growing business in the near future, insists Stef van Boekel of www.eubusinessdevelopment.com.
5 Ways To Stay Cool Under Pressure And Perform At Your Best
Everyone has a Melting Point, that critical psychological threshold we face when under massive stress and pressure. Dr. Christian Marcolli, author of "More Life, Please!: The Performance Pathway to a Better You" believes we can all learn to raise our Melting Points and sustain a far higher level of performance. He shares 5 key ways to do so.
#GIRLBOSS – Do You Have What It Needs To Be The One?
Women have made great progress in the workplace, but inequality still continues. Vartika Kashyap, Marketing Manager at ProofHub shares
4 Reasons Gen Z Will Rule The Tech World By 2020
Unlike Millennials who were no longer children when technology started to make its progress, Generation Z was born into the technological advancements and innovations. Here are a few reasons why Gen Z will change the technology world by 2020, says Nate Vickery, editor-in-chief of Bizzmarkblog.com.
Five Must-Do’s For Women Seeking Greater Influence In 2017
In business as in politics, women know how to work together to increase value for everyone, and the more influence we have, the more good we can do, says Nancy D. O’Reilly, PsyD, author of “Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life".
Does College Really Make Sense?
Increasingly kids are graduating without a clue what they want to do, because for the last 15 years, all they’ve done is what they’ve been asked. Now many are loaded down with debt. Margot Machol Bisnow, author of “Raising an Entrepreneur: 10 Rules for Nurturing Risk Takers, Problem Solvers, and Change Makers“ says there's a better way.
The Missing Link: Revolutionizing Performance Management Through Execution Management
Bruce Hodes, CEO of CMI Teamwork Chicago and author of “Front Line Heroes“ says that he has been haunted and vexed by four enigmas over the years. Recently her had a breakthrough and discovered components that, together, make up the missing link.