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Why you should consider self-service BI

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Business intelligence (BI) tools offer valuable insights into an organization’s data and allow key decision makers to make faster and more informed strategic choices. But technology is evolving rapidly, and with it comes a new and more efficient BI practice – the self-service approach. Many organizations are now shifting towards this new form of BI,… Continue reading Why you should consider self-service BI

Self-service BI 101: what you need to know

Organizations are using business intelligence (BI) tools to gain insight about their customers, sales, and the effectiveness of their marketing activities, allowing them to make faster and better-informed business decisions. There are two forms of BI that organizations can invest in: the traditional version, and self-service. While both can offer valuable data, self-service BI is… Continue reading Self-service BI 101: what you need to know

Google Apps for Work 101

Google has changed a lot over the past years, from the range of products and services they offer to the evolution of their look and feel. Google was, and still is, globally recognized as a search engine and an ad-placement agency. But now the search engine giant has leveraged the power of cloud computing to… Continue reading Google Apps for Work 101

Powerful Google Apps for Work features

Over the past decade, as technology has continued to evolve rapidly, Google has gone from merely a search engine to a cloud-based application provider. Its famous product, Google Apps for Work, is gaining momentum in increasing its popularity among business owners, as a result of its numerous different applications and overall ease of use. In… Continue reading Powerful Google Apps for Work features

A closer look at Google Apps for Work

Google has come a long way since it started out as a search engine almost two decades ago. Through years of continuous improvement and development, the search engine giant now offers Google Apps for Work, a whole set of cloud-based productivity-boosting applications for organizations of all sizes. In a nutshell, Google Apps for Work is… Continue reading A closer look at Google Apps for Work

Realizing the facts of virtualization

You have probably heard about the benefits of virtualization, it’s been quietly changing how IT services are provided in the industry for some time now and is popular for improving office efficiency while decreasing costs. While these claims sound great, it’s always worth knowing more facts before taking on a new tech. Let’s take a… Continue reading Realizing the facts of virtualization

The facts about virtualization

Every IT company around wants to save you money and increase your efficiency. A lot of these solutions are pretty straightforward, but others, like virtualization, can be more complex. You’ve probably heard of the benefits of virtualization by now, but might still have concerns. Let’s separate the fact from fiction when it comes to the… Continue reading The facts about virtualization

Virtualization: fact or fiction?

When it comes to IT, it is always important to separate fact from fiction. Too often you will have IT people looking to get themselves a bigger piece of your budget by proposing technology solutions you don’t really need. Virtualization is one of those items you have probably heard about, but is it right for… Continue reading Virtualization: fact or fiction?

How to get a return on social media marketing

Do you ever feel like you’re the only business owner who struggles to market their company through social media? Are you confused as to why you’re not gaining any traction? Well, you’re not alone. A recent survey reveals that many small business owners struggle gaining a return on their social media marketing efforts. Here’s how… Continue reading How to get a return on social media marketing

Gain a return on social media marketing

Do you ever feel like your social media efforts are going nowhere? Does it feel like you spend more and more time marketing your small business on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms, but with little return? Well, a recent survey reveals just how much ROI small business owners are actually gaining from their… Continue reading Gain a return on social media marketing