Monthly Archives: March 2013

Pinterest: A Valuable Social Media Tool

Pinterest is booming — and, as a result, the social media site is now a key aspect of many companies’ online strategies. For example, see these two previous posts: Better Understanding Pinterest and The Appeal of Pinterest to Retailers. Today, according to Crispin … Continue reading

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Wi-Fi and Mobile Shopping

With the raid growth of Wi-Fi (both public and in-store), mobile shopping is moving to a whole new level. As eMarketer reports: “Shoppers are taking full advantage of the information they can access using their mobile devices. JiWire’s survey of … Continue reading

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Enduring Business Principles

As Jeff Haden says: “Some business principles come and go. Fortunately, there are some business principles you can use forever.” Here are Haden’s eight enduring business principles: “Look past the messenger and focus on the message. When people speak from … Continue reading

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