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The Mobile Internet Economy

Andre W. KleinJuly 7, 2015 Mobile phones comprise an important element of our each day living. We can hardly conceive it devoid of these gadgets; and if they’re smartphones, even less so. The striking surge of this sort of handsets is revealed both in world-wide statistics together with in those referenced towards America. Inside the … Continue reading The Mobile Internet Economy →

The Gig Economy Solution? Call An MSP!

Entrepreneurship

Len AprilJune 20, 2015 Get used to the gig economy When startups like Uber, TaskRabbit, Shyp, and Wonolo burst onto the scene, they created a new breed of workers, many hailing from the millennial generation, who eschewed traditional full-time employment for a combination of freelance projects and contract work. This talent no longer earns a … Continue reading The Gig Economy Solution? Call An MSP! →

Is Love the Answer to the Disengagement Economy?

Employee Advocacy

Ryan ScottMay 18, 2015 Gallup’s annual reports on employee engagement inform us that engaged employees give approximately 57% more effort and are 87% less likely to resign. Organizations with above-average levels of employee engagement reap 147% higher earnings per share. When both customer and employee engagement are above average, they experience a 240% jump in … Continue reading Is Love the Answer to the Disengagement Economy? →

The Gig Economy: A Primer for College Students

Freelancing

Alan KatzmanApril 1, 2015 “Landing a freelance assignment may be more valuable than landing an internship.” Graduation season is right around the corner and for many of this year’s estimated 1.7 million graduating college students, the job market has never been more complex. Like inventory levels, businesses have always had fluctuating needs for workers. Whether seasonal … Continue reading The Gig Economy: A Primer for College Students →

The Effects of Gas Prices on Small Businesses and The Economy

Small Business

Chris BeckMarch 31, 2015 Not very many people get excited about going to the gas station. It is one of those routine tasks that most of us push off for as long as possible. Between the inconvenient time or the money that could be better spent in one hundred different ways, it isn’t something most … Continue reading The Effects of Gas Prices on Small Businesses and The Economy →

Is Your Finance Team Adapting To A Flat Economy?

Corporate

Daniel CaringiMarch 26, 2015 In an unpredictable economy, agility is essential for creating accurate plans, identifying opportunities, and for taking corrective action. Over the last several months, Canadian companies have experienced added pressure to how finances and operations are managed. A sharp drop in the dollar and a decline in oil prices has hit regions … Continue reading Is Your Finance Team Adapting To A Flat Economy? →

Complementary Talent vs. The Gig Economy

Entrepreneurship

Len AprilMarch 17, 2015 The gig economy “If Uber, Lyft, and others don’t stop relying on contract workers, business could crumble. Is it time for a new definition of employee?” asks Fast Company magazine. The resounding answer is yes! Complementary talent. The success of Uber, the app-based personal transportation service, has renewed interest and demand … Continue reading Complementary Talent vs. The Gig Economy →

Welcome To The Workplace Economy

Productivity

Dave HawleyMarch 17, 2015 The Information Age is powered by talent, and the fierce competition for skills and capabilities has created a new Workplace Economy. Individuals are the ‘sellers’, firms are the ‘buyers’ and the social web is the marketplace. You, as a company, are now selling your workplace to Millennials that prioritizes societal impact … Continue reading Welcome To The Workplace Economy →

Good To Great: Creating Core Values In The Relationship Economy

Smart Planning

Tamara McClearyJanuary 4, 2015 What does it require to take your business or personal life from Good to Great? I have found in my research and experience the same traits that create a great personal life also create a powerful business life. What’s good for you personally is good for your business as both are … Continue reading Good To Great: Creating Core Values In The Relationship Economy →

Slow economy puts brakes on online retail

Sales Guide

December 22, 2014 Stephen Cauchi Business reporter Online retailing has been belted by Australia’s economic woes, with November’s sales figures recording the slowest monthly and annual growth since the series was first compiled. And some bricks-and-mortar retailers are also doing it tough, with shares in outdoor equipment retailer Kathmandu plunging 20 per cent after poor … Continue reading Slow economy puts brakes on online retail →