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    Management

    Beauty and the Business: How to Compete and Thrive in the Salon Industry

    The beauty industry is one of the most competitive work forces in America. Many beauty professionals fail to learn the business management aspect of their salons – and this has led to the beauty industry yielding the second highest failure rate of any industry. To truly succeed in the beauty industry, there are four important tips that every salon owner needs to understand before they undertake such a big enterprise. 1. Never forget about social media. Every small business owner knows that social media is pivotal to a fledgling company. But beauty businesses have even more to gain from social media. Since they offer an aesthetic, utilizing the visual aspect of online…

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    Internet

    Google CIO Ben Fried: "Data Is Incredibly Important"

    Tech companies tend to focus on creating the next new and shiny big thing. Space-age gadgets and ingenious apps might get the headlines, but according to Google CIO Ben Fried, their importance pales in comparison to data. “People think about the next app or the next little bit of technology to solve the next problem,” Fried said recently in a Daily Telegraph interview, “but really the long-term benefits come from thinking about the importance of data, securing it, sharing it and governing it.” Fried’s philosophy certainly sheds light on why Google has become such a data mining powerhouse. Tools like Google Analytics are helping smaller companies understand who their customers are,…

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    Space Exploration

    Space Internet [Infographic]

    The idea of global internet via satellite is nothing new. Pioneers that failed to capture the global frontier: In the late 90’s several companies began projects to provide worldwide voice and data communications from mobile devices. Iridium: Service launched: November 1, 1998 Bankrupt: August 1999 Globalstar: First Call Placed: November 1, 1998 Bankrupt: February 15, 2002 Both services declared bankruptcy not long after they were launched. Both companies have re-started and are providing hundreds of thousands of the customers with satellite phone and internet services today. Source: ComputerScienceDegreeHub.com Clash of the Titan Titan Aerospace produces solar-powered drones High-tech, solar-powered satellite. Can travel the globe and stay in flight for up…

  • Marketing

    Prime Real Estate: How to Advertise on Google’s Homepage Given the Chance

    Because Google sites saw more than 190 million unique visitors in July, according to Gizmodo, it is no secret that Google owns some of the most prime advertising real estate on the Internet. With the majority of these visitors starting at Google’s homepage first, it is no surprise that CNET considers this page an enviable spot for any advertiser to be. The problem is that Google wants to keep the page clean for its visitors and rarely uses it for advertising. That is, until now. Google used its homepage in August to help launch their new Nexus 7 tablet. Considering Apple just released its new iPad Mini, it is smart…

  • Security

    7 Useful Tips and Tricks for PayPal Users

    PayPal is one of those online entities like Google that everyone knows something about. You may be surprised about what you don't know about PayPal, though. Whether you're using it to pay for purchases on eBay, to sell some things, or to run a full-blown online business, here are a few tips and tricks to help you get the most out of PayPal: