A total of 5,147 workers died from a work-related injury in the U.S. during a one-year period. That means that for every 100,000 employees, 3.5 of them are fatally injured at work. That number is much too high. Awareness is the first step. Read on to learn about 10 of the most common chemical and […]
Continue ReadingBusinesses rely on two things to beat the competition: big data and customer relationships. A customer relationship management (CRM) system can help businesses do both by working within one system. That’s why more companies are using CRMs. A CRM that’s used effectively can help businesses manage important metrics in customer service, sales, and marketing. Like […]
Continue ReadingWhat makes a good employee? Is it someone who ticks all of the right boxes and has the right amount of experience or is it someone who has the right values for the company? As an employer, you should want someone who will go-that-extra mile and who will get along well with everyone else who […]
Continue ReadingWarehouses and fulfillment centers are growing in popularity so much that the industry will need an additional 452,000 workers this year. This is a result of more and more businesses learning the benefits of working with a fulfillment warehouse. So what do they know that you don’t? Don’t let your competitors get the edge over you. We have […]
Continue ReadingWe are living in a candidate’s job market. How do you know? Because it only takes ten days for employers to snap up the best job candidates. Candidate pools are so qualified that employers are going out of their way to impress candidates. Salesforce now sends ‘thank you’ notes to candidates who interview because it […]
Continue ReadingThe face of entertainment communications is changing. With the rise of social media, celebrities can reach out directly to their fans. Media consumers can interact with the day-to-day lives of their favorite entertainers. It creates a sense of immediate connection that the world has never seen before. For public relations professionals schooled in the more traditional methods of entertainment communications, […]
Continue ReadingThere are 30.2 million small businesses in the United States. That means that 99.9% of US businesses are small businesses. But as a small business owner, you know how hard it is to manage marketing, securing funding, improving sales and delivering results. Here are 6 tips that can help boost your business without a big price […]
Continue ReadingAre you one of the 30 million business owners in the US? If so, then keep reading. A successful business is one that is continually growing, expanding both in terms of its customer base and its offerings. But how can you manage this? Generating new business leads and closing deals are key, but what are […]
Continue ReadingYou want to build a successful business, right? Of course, you do. Who doesn’t? You may have the best intentions to build a successful business, but the odds are unfortunately against to survive beyond five years. There are a lot of reasons why businesses fail. Owners get burned out, lack of cash flow and unhappy […]
Continue ReadingYou stare down at the dinner that you’ve placed on your table for you and your family. It smells marvelous. As one of your children shovels a spoon full of food in their mouth they suddenly shout out, “this is great, you should start a restaurant!” This gets you thinking that maybe your kid is […]
Continue ReadingYears ago, watching a trailer for the then-upcoming film Juno I heard a character yell “Honest to blog?!” and it stopped me short. I hated what I had just heard. The inflection, the delivery, the bizarre combination of words that no real human would ever use. It was as if some writer somewhere, well outside the […]
Continue ReadingShould you buy social media followers or let your social media grow organically? That’s debatable. There are a lot of benefits to buying social media followers, yet some marketers are stuck on growing their followers organically. Celebrities, CEOs, and politicians all want to have explosive growth on social media, so they’ll buy followers. While there […]
Continue ReadingIn 2018, California Polytechnic State University invested in its engineering students. The University added an abrasive waterjet to its Materials Removal lab. Why is this a big deal? Because a waterjet cutter provides students firsthand experience with non-traditional cutting methods. The waterjet brings the latest in abrasive waterjet technology into the classroom. The concept behind […]
Continue ReadingIt’s estimated that nearly 73% of us suffer from glossophobia– also known as public speaking anxiety. It can feel intimidating to stand up there and see everybody starting up at you. What if you forget what you’re going to say? What if you bore everyone? Even if you have public speaking anxiety, you can still give […]
Continue ReadingThe worldwide business to business conference industry is worth 30.3 billion dollars. When planning a conference, the accommodations you set up and provide for your guests will make a lasting impression on those attending. There are a lot of factors that can weigh into your final decision of choosing the right venue for your event. […]
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