Why You’re Never Too Old for an American Adventure Holiday
Jealousy is a terrible thing. So, instead of waving your son, daughter, niece or nephew off on the holiday of a lifetime, why don’t you embark on your own adventure holiday?
Drones: Meet the Hardworking Robots of the Sky
Whether it’s lighting up the night sky above the Houston NRG stadium at this year’s Super Bowl or shooting rare video with a bird’s eye perspective, drones seem to be everywhere now. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones as they are more commonly referred to, were also one of the most coveted gifts this past holiday season. While the recreational possibilities offered by this technology are often talked about, drones are also hard working machines that have helped make a number of industries, like the oil and gas industry and security industry, more efficient and safe. One way drones are making it safer for people to do their jobs is in…
Is the Digital Age Reinventing Education?
More schools and universities are introducing technological developments in their classrooms and adapting to the digital age of the 21st century. This may be a logical evolution but it has aroused misgivings among some teachers provoking controversies about the true relevance of these tools to the learning process. Do they hurt or benefit the dynamics of the classroom? To what extent can or should education change? These issues have been open for discussion for some time and in recent years the positions have been diversified among educators from different fields. Now is an opportune time to analyse these perspectives. Dangers and possibilities of using technology in the classroom Like most…
Your Company’s HR Processes Probably Suck. Here’s Why
It doesn’t matter whether you run a small business or a large corporation. Human resources are at the heart of your company and are pivotal in helping it grow. We all know that the people we hire are what makes our enterprises great and successful. So it will come as no surprise that a poorly implemented HR department will do your business no favors. Do you find that your business has a high turnover of staff? Are your employees generally unhappy about some aspects of their work? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, your HR processes probably suck. Here’s why: Your employees don’t know what they…
Protecting Your Business From Disaster
Although the modern business arena is brimming with opportunity for people with the right mindset, this is balanced out by a number of different risks and hazards which my pose a serious threat to the company you’ve worked so hard to establish. Obviously, you don’t want your business to come crashing down due to one little instance of negligence! Here are a few important tips for protecting your business from disaster.
Has Your Office Turned Into a Health Hazard?
Work is something everyone has to do eventually. Whether we’re on a construction site operating heavy machinery or sitting in an office typing away on a keyboard, it’s important to put our health and safety as a priority instead of our work. However, offices can be extremely busy, loud and very stressful places to work in. As a result, they can quickly turn from a peaceful and quiet atmosphere into a dangerous health hazard full of hidden surprises that can catch us off guard and make us hate our work. Not only that, but your health could be at risk if your employer or your fellow co-workers are neglecting basic…
5 Examples of Psychology on Landing Pages
As a digital marketing company we spend a lot of time studying conversions rates and testing theories out to see if conversion rates can be improved. One of the areas we’ve had most success with is applying psychological principals to how the landing page is design and the type of content that is added to the page. The human brain is a wonderful thing and it’s amazing how much power there is in psychology. Online marketing has evolved rapidly over the past few decades and so have the way customers interact with websites. With years of research and surfing the web, customers are now immune to a lot of traditional…
Business Cars – Leasing, Purchasing or Other Schemes?
Obtaining a business car can be extremely challenging as there are so many different options to consider. Whether to lease, purchase, hire-purchase or finance an automobile is a query that many business owners ask themselves, plus you also need to decide on whether to opt for a brand new car or go second hand. The answer to these questions will depend on your financial situation, needs and personal preference, but here is a closer look at your options. Purchasing Purchasing a business vehicle is ideal for a company that wants to own the car and plans on using it for years to come. This can be an expensive method and…
International Business Delivery: Logistics of Shipping Large Items Overseas
Making the decision to expand overseas and sell goods internationally can bring many benefits. After you have done your research on duties, tariffs and import and export laws, you are then faced with working out how to actually ship the goods.
5 Ways Live Video Streaming Boosts Business Growth
Buyers are increasingly getting used to watching and sharing short videos on social media. Platforms such as Facebook provide different alternatives for online advertisers looking for innovative ways for live streaming. Live streamed videos capture the attention of internet users fast. They provide an alternative for sellers to market products and services in ways that bolster their businesses.
The Blockchain and The Byzantine Generals Problem
Twenty years ago, nobody would have predicted the impact that a popularized global information network would have on society–and even though the internet has only been around for a little over two decades, we still have yet to max out its potential, with wearables, connected home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) components just recently becoming popular. Nevertheless our dependence on the worldwide web is easily demonstrated. For example, in 2014, it was calculated that $1.2 million dollars worth of business was done every 30 seconds online, and Pew Research released a report showing that only about 13 percent of Americans don’t use the internet. You would think that…
Is Instagram the Future of Social Media?
Instagram, which initially started as a social platform for sharing your best photos, has turned into one of the most popular social media websites. Till today, more than 40 billion photos have been shared by a 400 million active Instagram users. While it might have sounded unbelievable even a year back, but Instagram actually has got a much more number of active users as compared to not just Twitter but Facebook as well.
