Posts Tagged ‘Trends’
How to Make Sure Your Small Business Keeps Growing
Growing a business is a phenomenal feeling. Some even compare it to watching your offspring mature right before your eyes. There may be a time when the growth of your business begins slowing down, or even stall completely. It doesn’t hurt to ask for help from outside sources about overcoming these growth hurdles. There are…
Read MoreWhat About the Forecast?
Forecasting is important to our business, we spend a lot of time (often too much) on forecasts. But too often, we get forecasting wrong. Some observations: We strive for forecast accuracy, but we will never be perfectly accurate. Even the dictionary calls it a prediction or an estimate. Yet we waste a lot of time…
Read MoreNeil Patel Reviews 3 Hacks That Will Grow Your Business
Maybe you’ve used his keyword research tools, read his blog, watched his videos, or listened to his podcasts. You’ve likely heard that name Neil Patel somewhere, somehow. With over 18 years of experience at the forefront of internet marketing, Neil has earned his expert status and trusted reputation. It also helps that he makes sure…
Read More5 Trends That Will Shape the Future of Customer Service
Business owners can make every customer interaction meaningful and memorable by taking advantage of emerging technologies. Customer experience (CX) is a top concern among leading organizations. Enterprises that know-how to deliver a remarkable CX boost buyer loyalty and earn coveted word-of-mouth recommendations. Resultantly, today’s businesses compete by attempting to provide the best customer experience. Savvy…
Read MoreThe Futuristic Trends That Will Transform Your Office Space Forever
As our approach to working life has continued to change over time, so too have the workplaces in which we spend so much of our lives. One of the most significant examples of this has been the rise of flexible working, which has gone a long way in expanding the potential of office spaces beyond…
Read MoreHow Gig Economy Growth Could Help Close the Labor Gap in Construction
Just 10 years ago, cities across America were mottled with transit deserts—streets, neighborhoods, and entire regions without convenient or affordable transportation options. No trains. No buses. Not even taxis. The only way to get around was by driving your own vehicle—if you had one, that is. If not, it was a struggle to access employment,…
Read More3 Internal Communication Trends to Plan for Now
John F. Kennedy said it best, “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” JFK hit the nail on the head, because we see that the rules of technology and communication are rapidly changing—innovation is a constant that internal communication managers…
Read MoreTrends in Content Marketing
Content marketing is not new. It has its origins back in the late 1800s, but for most of us, it became apparent during the infomercial era. There have always been trends in content marketing. If you’re 40+, you might remember the Tony Robbins infomercials. They were thirty minutes of TV programming that was a blend…
Read MoreWhen to Follow Franchise Trends and When to Avoid Them
A quick internet search of “franchise trends” will turn up hundreds of results about the “next big thing” in the world of franchising. Is it a good idea for you to jump on those trends? In addition to the types of franchises on the rise, business models and funding sources are also subject to trends.…
Read MoreIs the Gig Economy Doomed?
As the traditional workforce has deemed itself immortal, can the gig economy measure up? The gig economy sparked following the Great Recession of 2008 as the demand for temporary and quick-starting jobs increased. In the decade since, however, the gig economy as expanded at an exponential rate. There are as many as 75 million American…
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