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The Three Factors That Drive Consumer Behavior

As the adage goes, the only constant is change, and such is the case with consumer behavior. Thus, tracking trends, using business analytics to predict where the next trend may be, and acting accordingly with your marketing is a recipe for success.

Sarah Vandenberg2021-03-24T19:37:04-07:00November 29th, 2020|Categories: Trend Alert|Tags: consumer behavior, consumer insights|

Digital Tools and the Future of Remote Work

Until recently, remote work was somewhat of a rarity, and, at very least, something most people were unfamiliar with. One of the few COVID-19 silver linings, however, was that many companies were forced to have their employees work remotely due to stay-at-home orders. This meant more time with families, less time in transit, and, for a lot, a surprising sense of comfort at "the workplace."

Sarah Vandenberg2022-02-14T15:17:28-08:00September 17th, 2020|Categories: Collaborative Innovation, Enabling Factors, Support for SMEs, Trend Alert|Tags: cloud storage, Communication, project management, security, storage|

How to Make More Money in 2020

With the cost of living surging and wages staying flat, it can be tough to save up enough cash for all your needs and wants. But you don’t have to spend 2020 worrying about your bank account, you just need to get a little bit creative and to figure out how to put more money in your pocket.

Ideascale2021-12-20T11:26:18-08:00January 29th, 2020|Categories: Support for SMEs|Tags: budget, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentor, side business, side gig, small business, spending|

How to Figure Out What Business Intelligence Tools Your Small Business Needs

Today, nearly every action taken by a consumer generates data, and the price point of data analytics technology is now within the budget range of most small-to-mid-sized firms.

Ideascale2021-12-20T11:13:00-08:00December 3rd, 2019|Categories: Support for SMEs|Tags: analytics, business intelligence, Competition, data analysis, personas|

Vision for 2020: 5 Innovative Marketing Strategies to Try Out in the New Year

With each new year, marketers think about the success and failures of the current year, as well as what they're going to do better during the next.

Ideascale2021-12-20T10:58:00-08:00November 14th, 2019|Categories: Trend Alert|Tags: advertising, brand awareness, chatbots, content marketing, influence, marketing, sponsorship, trends, video marketing|

Why Every Business Needs Female Marketers to Steer an Inclusive Strategy

Decision-makers can create a more equitable – and profitable – work environment by promoting gender equality – starting with the marketing business unit.

Ideascale2021-12-20T10:48:43-08:00October 17th, 2019|Categories: Organization & Culture|Tags: Employee Engagement, leadership, marketing, team building|

Innovative Ideas for Boosting Your Site & Brand

Business owners can boost the visibility of their digital assets by taking advantage of a few helpful practices.

Ideascale2021-12-20T10:45:15-08:00October 2nd, 2019|Categories: Trend Alert|Tags: audience engagement, brand recognition, content development, copywriting, CSR, expertise, marketing, social responsibility, user experience, UX, web design, writing|

A New Way to Collaborate: How Co-working Spaces Are Changing the Landscape for Remote Workers

If you’ve been looking to boost career satisfaction among your remote team members, co-working spaces may prove up to the task. Today, busy remote professionals around the world increasingly benefit from a changing office environment with the rapid proliferation of co-working spaces.

Ideascale2021-12-20T10:28:56-08:00September 5th, 2019|Categories: Organization & Culture, Trend Alert|Tags: benefits, childcare, coworking, coworking spaces, employee benefits, Employee Engagement, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial businesses, office layout, office space, remote work, sharing economy|

Innovate for Expertise: 5 Ways To Expand Your Skill Set & Job Potential

In a competitive work environment, it’s up to you to move your career forward. You have to be proactive and continually refine your skill sets to advance and thrive. The corporate climb is always evolving, and staying on top of the latest trends in the business world is key to ensuring that you enjoy many years of success and growth.

Ideascale2021-12-20T08:34:00-08:00June 19th, 2019|Categories: Training & Education|Tags: career building, professional development|

Data Science is Essential for 21st Century Innovation: Here’s Why

For statisticians, the career outlook is rosy, even for entry-level job candidates. Organizations around the world need specialists who can translate data into actionable reports that inform mission-critical decision-making.

Ideascale2021-12-20T08:20:34-08:00May 16th, 2019|Categories: Trend Alert|Tags: applied statistics, careers, data science, degrees, education, learning, professional development, statistics|

How to Innovate with Big Data: 4 Essentials

A few years ago, big data was a brand new frontier for businesses, and few could afford to leverage the technology on a large scale. Today, it’s much more accessible for companies of all sizes, and the field of big data has begun to mature.

Ideascale2021-12-17T13:09:08-08:00April 11th, 2019|Categories: Enabling Factors|Tags: AI, analytics, artificial intelligence, big data, customer service, IoT, machine learning, talent, talent management|

5 Innovative Careers That All Gen Zer’s Should Consider

Now is a time of transformation on the work landscape. Resultantly, newly minted professionals among Gen Z want future proof careers.

Ideascale2021-12-17T12:58:52-08:00March 12th, 2019|Categories: Editorial|Tags: careers, engineering, gen z, healthcare, information technology, IT, job search, machine learning, professional development, software|

The Best College Degree Programs to Consider for the Future

Choosing a college major is a big decision. You want to find a career that you’ll love, but you also want to earn a decent living. Well, you’re in luck! Several fields are in high-demand.

Ideascale2021-12-17T12:48:03-08:00February 13th, 2019|Categories: Leadership|Tags: Business, business development, college degrees, computer science, cybersecurity, education, engineering, healthcare, job search, learning, nusing, personal development, professional development, STEM, talent management|

Tech Trends Improving Business and Operations

New technological advancements emerge every day. As this takes place, it's important to stay aware of changes and advancements.

Ideascale2021-12-17T12:43:15-08:00January 22nd, 2019|Categories: Enabling Factors|Tags: AI, artificial intellegence, Blockchain, cybersecurity, gen z, machine learning, Technology, virtual reality, vr|

How Education Can Advance and Innovate Your Business

Education is a powerful vehicle for professional growth. It’s now more affordable, and recent technological innovations have made it easier for employees to acquire and advance their skillsets.

Ideascale2021-12-17T12:12:09-08:00December 11th, 2018|Categories: Enabling Factors, Organization & Culture|Tags: Communication, education, employee benefits, employee training, learning, personal brand, professional development, talent management, Technology, training|