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Intel’s Skylake Processors Aim To Reinvigorate PC OEMs: TBR

Intel's new Skylake processor microarchitecture launched in August 2015 as the successor to Broadwell is aimed at reinvigorating the PC OEM market, but weak PC demand and longer life cycles will limit opportunities for revenue growth, says Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research.

Why You Should Take A Holiday

Don’t be fooled into thinking that as a leader leading by example means chaining yourself to your desk. The real example to set staff is to give your battery a chance to recharge and return to work, raring to go, says Ian Cowley, managing director of www.cartridgesave.co.uk.

4 Things To Do On Sunday (That Have Nothing to Do With Monday)

Tony Delmercado, founder of 1099.me and COO at Hawke Media does several things completely unrelated to work on Sundays to increase my productivity the following week. He shares four of them.

The Keys To A Shared Economy Business: Control & Collaboration

Just a few short years ago the “shared economy” business was a term that no one truly understood. if you’re looking to jump into a revolution, Fabiola Stein, Sage’s Global Head of Marketing for Sage One wants to give you some keys about accessing the shared economy business through control and collaboration.

The Future Of Human Labor In A Robotic World

As robots and software-driven automated systems take a larger role in our digital and physical lives, the argument goes, they will displace more and more workers. But Robert Tercek, author of "Vaporized: Solid Strategies for Success in a Dematerialized World", argues that human ingenuity will devise new ways to work with and around the robots.

Chop Wood, Carry Water

Meditation is a tool for being more productive, and although Anthony Zolezzi doesn't disagree, he says he has a different tool set for maximizing abundance and productivity. The author of "2Steps2YourBest: How A Centuries Old Zen Proverb Can Help You Find Joy, Abundance And Success" shares his tip.

Why I Fell In Love With Reading (After I Became A CEO)

Solomon Thimothy, founder & Chief Executive Officer of Clickx says he has learned to love reading and appreciate all the benefits that come with it. He shares a few of the benefits he's experienced after he became an avid reader.

Winners Arenʼt Born That Way: Debunking The 3 Myths Of Advantage

Itʼs easy to get the impression that the most successful people have been given some kind of advantage that the rest of us donʼt have — a special gift of physical, mental, or economic privilege that made their rise to greatness inevitable. But Larry Weidel, author of "Serial Winner: 5 Actions to Create Your Cycle of Success" says these can be myths.

5 Steps For Your Most Productive Day Of The Week

Shaped by skills built in his low-tech childhood and as the CEO of a fast-growing technology company, Andrew Filev of Wrike found that the days he deliberately put some of his own routines and habits he's developed to stay productive into practice produce some of my best days at work.

The Huge (And Very Small) Frontier For Venture Dollars

When you think of the next big thing in venture funding, the corner store or local mechanic isn’t what comes to mind. Yet very small businesses (VSBs) are one of the last untapped bastions of innovation and, by association, venture dollars, says Scott Petty, co-founder of Signal Peak Ventures.

Enterprise Wizardry For Small Companies: Welcome To Oz

As in the Wizard of Oz, the company that doesn't grow dies. For the small business, this means adopting strategies from enterprise best practices. Dorothy and her team needed four things, and so does a small business in this new, challenging environment, says Daniel DiGriz, CEO of MadPipe.

How To Live A Steve Jobs Life — On Your Own Terms

Tapping into your subconscious and harnessing its power will help you uncover your deepest desires for your business and your life, says Scott Ford, founder and CEO of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group.

Is the American Dream Dead?

The American Dream couldn't be more alive but there are those promoting class warfare who are certainly trying to kill it off, argues Douglas Obey, author of "Money & The Human Condition".

5 Ways Cloud Telephony Can Benefit Startups

Whether you are a tech-savvy business owner or a startup founder with limited knowhow, technology - such as cloud telephony - is your friend and often your guide to success. Ambarish Gupta, CEO and founder of Knowlarity Communications shares about cloud telephony services.

Make Visiting Your E-Commerce Site More Tempting Than A Cinnabon

The e-commerce industry could learn a thing or two from the masters of pastry, Cinnabon, about enticing consumers. Nikole Haiar, Director of Marketing at Hostway Services, Inc. shares how you can make your e-commerce business as tempting as a Cinnabon.

SEO: Quality, Not Quantity, Is The Order Of The Day

Guest blogging is a big thing in online marketing these days, but how do you escape from this post penguin, panda, dinosaur, whatsoever animal that big G unleashes against the guest blogging?

How To Be More Productive At Work

If you’ve made it your mission to get focused on tackling your goals and feeling ahead of your workload, not constantly feeling like you’ve got to play catch up, here are ways to make sure you “keep up the good work”.

Business Opportunities In The Home Care Industry

If you're considering owning and operating a home care agency, there are several reasons why now is the time to get started. Sarah Schwarcz from Senior Planning Services shares some thoughts on this burgeoning industry.

Stand Out With Brevity

When was the last time you or someone you know complained because a speaker was brief? Quite the opposite, right? Like bling, brevity immediately gets our attention, says communications coach Beth Noymer Levine.

Middle-East-Meets-West Provides An Edge For B2B Tech Companies

San Francisco and Tel Aviv are two of the greatest cities in the world for tech, each with a distinct culture and unique benefits to offer. Melissa Lincoln, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Leadspace, explores the similarities and differences.

5 Things To Look For In An Angel Investor

Your first investors can be your most valuable assets so when looking to raise finance you should always look beyond the capital to what else the angel can bring to your business. Co-founder and CTO at SyndicateRoom.com Tom Britton shares some thoughts on what to look for in a potential investor.

How Corporate Sponsorships Can Be A Big Help To Your Small Business

Launching a startup can be expensive. But there’s a highly underutilized option out there that could provide valuable products and services to startups and allow entrepreneurs to invest those resources in other areas of growth for their companies: a corporate sponsorship. Aleda Schaffer of American Airlines explores this alternative.

Micro-Multinationals, And How They Will Define Our Era

What's made the rise of the micro-multinational possible is the reality that, in the 21st century, you don’t have to be big to go global. Today, all you need is a mobile device, a shipping platform and a big idea, says Raj Subramaniam, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications, FedEx Services.

5 Things All Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Success from Donald Trump

Love him or hate him, one thing’s for sure: all entrepreneurs can all learn a few things about success and leadership from Donald Trump, says Steve Siebold, author of “How Rich People Think“. He looks at some ways Trump’s thought process, attitude and no holds barred style is a learning lesson for everyone in business.

What Factors Helped VistaJet Succeed?

Despite recent years of austerity and the financial crisis some private jet operators, such as VistaJet, have managed to thrive. We look at some of the reasons.

7 Ways To Inspire Creativity In Your Employees

You need creativity to keep going, and you need creativity from your employees to keep growing. From custom blankets to the pizzeria that inspired them, founder of MyLocker.net Robert Hake shares a few ways you can inspire creativity in your own employees.

4 Signs You Shouldn’t Build That App

Everyone has an idea for the next big app but an app must solve a real problem and make people’s lives easier. It’s difficult to know whether your app would rock the world, but Q Manning is CEO of Rocksauce Studios shares what he believes are four telltale signs of an impending dud.

Time Is Money: Why Delegation Is an Entrepreneur’s Best Friend

Mark Hayes, the founder of Tiger Tiger, says understanding opportunity cost will free up an entrepreneur's valuable time and reinforce delegation and outsourcing as viable parts of the entrepreneurial tool belt.

10 Tips To Help Newbie Networkers Make Hot Connections This Summer

According to Alaina G. Levine, summer is the perfect time for reluctant or inexperienced connectors to dip their toes into the networking pool. Here, she shares 10 tips to help you get started.

How To Preserve Your Company Culture After An Acquisition

Sometimes an acquired company’s culture is absorbed without a trace into the acquiring organization. But in other scenarios, the ethos of the acquired company permeates the acquiring business, binding the newly formed team together and giving the acquiring organization a fresh new purpose. So how do you preserve your company culture after an acquisition? Benoit Vialle, COO of NakedWines.com, shares their experience.