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Macy’s New Story

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

After a long period of weak results, Macy’s may finally be turning things around. And there is also Macy’s new Story.   Recent Results Are Positive According to Paul LaMonica, writing for CNN Money: “Don’t count out Macy’s yet. Digital sales … Continue reading →

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Data Analytics Can Enhance Customer Experiences

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

We know that using data analytics can enhance customer experiences. And in a big way. Thus, this post takes a marketing client perspective of analytics. For a further look at data analytics, visit these posts: Data Analytics Can Help Predict … Continue reading →

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Calculating Your Break-Even Point

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

In January, we discussed 2018 Marketing Budget Trends. Today, we examine the basics of calculating your break-even point. This is an important, rather simple metric. But, it is sometimes misunderstand.   Calculating Your Break-Even Point According to Braden Becker, writing for HubSpot: “You’ve … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses Are Charging Ahead

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

Many small business trends are worth studying. Now, let’s consider how small businesses are charging ahead. According to Vangie Beal for Webopedia: “A small business is privately owned and operated. And it typically employs a small number of workers. In … Continue reading →

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Matching Your Resume to the Job

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

Yesterday, we looked at key resume mistakes to avoid. To complement that post, we now consider matching your resume to the job. This post is by guest blogger Bart Turczynski. He is a career expert. And a content editor. His … Continue reading →

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Avoid Making Resume Mistakes

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

We have posted extensively about the keys to good resumes. But we also need to avoid making resume mistakes. That is the subject of the current post. Before looking at mistakes to avoid, consider these job-oriented posts: Tips to Get … Continue reading →

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How to Live in the Cloud

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

With many firms now allowing employees to work off premises, we see the use of cloud software rising. Thus, how to live in the cloud takes on more importance than ever. Yet, we don’t always know about all of the … Continue reading →

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