Tag Archives: Joel Evans

Holiday Season 2017 Shopping Tips

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

Every year, we offer a list of holiday shopping tips intended to help shoppers avoid overspending their budgets. Below are our holiday season 2017 shopping tips  in the form of an infographic. As we have noted befores, the holiday season starts earlier each … Continue reading →

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Now on YouTube: Careers in Business 2017

Posted on September 12, 2017 by

Earlier this year, we published a PowerPoint slideshow: “2017 Edition of Careers in Business.” Now we have produced a YouTube version of this slideshow — which is easier to view; and it is complete with music. 🙂 PLEASE take a … Continue reading →

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Living in a Connected World: Are You Always “On”? Segment 3

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

We live in a digitally connected world, where many of us are regularly “on.” However, some firms are still fighting back against this phenomenon. Consider this example (from Jane E. Brody, writing for the NY Times): “Hurray for the HotBlack … Continue reading →

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Living in a Connected World: Are You Always “On”? Segment 2

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

We live in a digitally connected world, where many of us are regularly “on.” According to Annie Kjellstrom: “Until recently, we connected with one another in person. We planned activities around what we liked to do together, not the best … Continue reading →

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Living in a Connected World: Are You Always “On”? Segment 1

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

We live in a digitally connected world, where many of us are regularly “on.” According to a study by A.T. Kearney of 10,000 ‘connected consumers’ (people who say they connect to the Internet at least once a week): “Our findings … Continue reading →

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FREE: 2017 Edition of Careers in Business

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Learn about the many opportunities and challenges facing those interested in a career in business. The latest data are included. Lots of data!! Outline of Topics: General Hints Background Data By Occupation Long-term Trends Hot Long-term Business Career Opportunities Bureau … Continue reading →

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Don’ts for Retailers Using Social Media

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

In this new era of fake news, alternative truth, and inflammatory messages on social media, it is a good time for us to appraise (or reappraise) our own use of social media. Are we doing the best we can to … Continue reading →

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