We all network, every day. At its base level, networking is simply communicating with someone in an effective way. Whether it’s a conversation at the water cooler or at a business function, knowing how to effectively network is an important skill for anyone growing in his or her career. Here are some key tips and [...]

Sometimes companies must alter the way they do business and change their service plans. As these changes often revolve around a price increase, new limitations, or dismissal of services altogether, customers can have a negative reaction to the news. For some companies, breaking the news goes smoothly as they take steps to soften the blow, [...]

Last week we talked about negative habits to avoid at work, including wasting time on the Internet. Though the Internet is one of the most useful advances in technology in the past 30 years, it’s also one of the largest sources of distraction. However, workplace distraction was a problem even before the Internet. Here are [...]

Entertainment industries have had to evolve in the past few years as we have gained more access to music, movies and television from online sources. Physical stores are disappearing as these businesses open online stores. Examples of these are Blockbuster, Borders, and, the iconic Virgin Megastore in Times Square. Online storefronts have become a great [...]

Forming a habit can be a good or a bad thing, depending on the nature of the habit. For instance, paying close attention to detail and making sure your workspace is clean and tidy are good habits to form in the office. We are all also aware of some bad habits workers can form. Research [...]

The rapidly evolving world of technology has changed the way we do business. Not long ago we used to have to use a manual press to make an imprint of credit cards for you to purchase something? Now thank to wireless Internet and tablets, we are able to run a credit card purchase virtually anywhere [...]

An email symbolizes a very stripped down form of communication as physical cues and voice inflection are absent. Because of this, starting and ending an email in the right tone is key. If you open an email to a possible client with “Hey Joe,” it may come off as too informal, where as if you [...]

Usually lawsuits are very serious news and not to be laughed at. The tech industry has had its fair share of these more serious suits. However, we sometimes read about ones that we can’t help but be amused by. This list of unbelievable tech lawsuits from the past 10 years is sure to tickle your [...]

As a species we are connected. Our access to information is growing exponentially. Many authorities and governments worldwide have fears about what this access could mean for the people in their countries. These concerns cause them to censor the amount of communication that individuals have or cut them off completely if they feel the risk [...]

Google is the newest heavy hitter in the social media world. One of the most notable differences between Google and other common social media sites like Facebook or Twitter is that account holders are restricted from using pseudonyms. Anonymity is commonplace on the Internet, which is most likely the reason why Google ’s decision to [...]