You’ve probably seen the term “royalty-free” before — perhaps on stock photos, background music or other types of intellectual property. But what exactly does it mean? Copyright law can be complicated for small businesses to navigate. But it is important that you at least get the basics down so you can avoid legal trouble. And […]
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Augmented Reality (AR) describes the practice of providing an enhanced version of reality in which the physical world is augmented with technology, namely superimposed computer-generated images, thereby creating a composite view of the real world. What is Augmented Reality? Unlike Virtual Reality, which produces computer-generated environments we can be immersed in and interact with, Augmented
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This year Black Friday falls on November 23. This is the day where retailers offer special deals and it happens after Thanksgiving. The payoff for small businesses is big sales. The phrase was first coined by the Philadelphia Police Department to describe this crazy shopping experience. Next year, Black Friday will fall on November 29th.
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An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) refers to a scheme designed to give employees ways to deal with personal issues that may have a negative affect on their job performance, such as stress, anxiety and depression. EAPs can be an effective way to help staff reach out for help, manage stress and maintain high levels of
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Cyber Monday, combined with Black Friday, is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. It’s is a critical event. Here’s some proof. Last year this part of the post-Thanksgiving sales frenzy accounted for $6.59 billion in sales. That set historic records with smartphone sales peaking at 1.59 billion. Research tells us this was first used
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Christmas is on its way meaning Santa will soon be here with a sack full of presents for everyone. Secret Santa is a fun, easy and entertaining way to help businesses of all sectors and sizes get in the Christmas spirit, for members of staff to get to know each other better, and to boost
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Chances are, your business collects personal information about customers, employees and/or partners. This means you have an obligation to protect that information. Failure to do so could lead to legal issues or even bankruptcy. Unfortunately, many businesses have found themselves in these situations over the past several years. Jane Hils Shea, technology and data privacy
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Like the name suggests, employee self service is the name given to software that allows workers to take care of items like changing banking and contact information without going through someone in the HR department. They can often access payroll, personal details and in some cases submit vacation requests too. If you think your small
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With more and more businesses selling products online in order to remain competitive in a world that sees more than 85% of consumers shopping on the internet, it is vital retailers live up to their shoppers’ expectations of having their goods delivered quickly and efficiently. One challenge businesses face in competing with the likes of
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They might be nerve-wracking and tensely-awaited but presentations are a vital and often unavoidable part of the business world. Quality, successful presentations can be the key to winning new clients, promoting brand appeal and ultimately growing a business. But how do businesses get crucial presentations right? Enter Prezi, a presentation tool that can be used as
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