How to Measure Social Media Success for Your Business
As a small business owner, you may be reluctant to invest in social media marketing campaigns solely because you aren’t sure how you to measure social media ROI. There are so many different ways you could measure your social media marketing success to really figure out which platforms are working for your brand. By following […]
Big Data: What It Is, and Why It’s Awesome
There are a lot of misunderstandings of what exactly Big Data is. It all sounds very nebulous and scary, and on the surface it sounds downright Orwellian; the collection of private and public data to make decisions and influence business trends among other things. The truth is that Big Data is changing the world, creating […]
Hacking the Knowledge – Cool Gadgets & Apps for Easier Studying
College times can be fun, but stressful as well. All those lectures, exams, essays and tests tend to be overwhelming from time to time. Fortunately, technology can help students with their studies, and a large number of gadgets and applications are designed especially for that purpose. Students especially hate carrying a lot of books around […]
5 Tips to Having the Happiest Employees on the Block
It’s no secret that a happy employee equals a more effective employee. Happy workers are going to have more enthusiasm, collaborate with coworkers, and work harder. Yet what makes an employee happy without distracting from their work? Sure, you could install a permanent bouncy house, give them hour long breaks and hire a full time […]
Are Municipal Broadband Networks the Future?
A growing number of cities are installing municipal broadband networks to offer residents and businesses better access to high speed internet. There is some indication that in the future this could end up being standard practice allowing more people to access the internet with ease. Let’s take a closer look at this possibility. What Are […]
TV Technologies That Missed the Mark
Are you an adult that has owned or used more than one TV in the span of your lifetime? Have you been witness to the vast changes to what some people used to call “idiot boxes” and wonder what they will think of next? At one time everyone owned a CRT TV of some variety, […]
Retail Sales Tax and Value Added Tax – What Are the Differences and Which Is Best?
Neither the retail sales tax (RST) nor the value added tax (VAT) apply directly to the individual. They are both forms of an indirect tax. So how does each type work, what are the differences and which system is best? That’s what we are going to find out in this article. Retail sales tax (RST) The […]
Pros & Cons of Using Cloud & Mobile for Work
Stress According to a Gallup poll, 62% of workers say that their employers expect them to perform work-related activities, such as checking emails, outside of regular working hours compared to only 23% whose employers don’t have that expectation. Only 5% reported never participating in work-related activities outside normal working hours. These figures also hold true […]