It’s a new year and a lot of people like to make resolutions in the hopes of improving upon the previous year’s mistakes and missed opportunities. Entrepreneurs are no different, and many business innovators have shared their resolutions with others in hopes of support and inspiration. Just a few benchmarks business owners hope to achieve [...]

Welcome to 2012; the year Facebook is predicted to reach 1 billion users, the year the fastest train in the world is set to convey travellers from Beijing to Shanghai at 350 km per hour and the year of some significance in the Mayan calendar. Small business owners might be interested in another prediction: search [...]

2012 will be a year of great opportunity for the UK’s exporters and importers, despite the bleak outlook for the UK economy, according to foreign exchange provider Global Reach Partners. Stewart Blake CEO of Global Reach Partners, which helps hundreds of British businesses trade internationally, says there is plenty of hope for success. “There is [...]

At the end of the year, most young adults are chilling out, taking a break. One South African project is, however, looking to give them a break of a different kind. From 20 December to 14 January, a five-ton truck equipped with 10 free internet stations and a walk-in meeting area — will travel to [...]

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This famous introduction by Charles Dickens sums up what entrepreneurs seeking startup capital are facing in 2012. On the one hand, banks still aren’t lending. And with the debt crisis looming over Europe and political uncertainty here in the U.S., there’s an increased [...]

The holidays are a time to gather with family, consume vast quantities of food — and gawk at the holiday card photos of people you only correspond with once a year. Rather than receive generic wishes for “Happy Holidays!” from some of the companies we’ve corresponded with this year, Fast Company reached out to hear [...]

As digital marketers, we’re frequently reminded magic formulas don’t really exist. Still, our experimentation and experiences often lead to insights about “what’s next.” Hopefully, the following insights and sample tools mentioned in this article will inspire your consideration (and actions) for 2012. What Happened in 2011 For most brands, perhaps the most predominant focus with [...]

SEO and PPC are among the most sought-after digital marketing techniques in terms of demonstrating return on investment (ROI), thedrum.co.uk reports. Research by recruitment firm Robert Walters found that some businesses still see marketing as a support function. Therefore, they are much more likely to use SEO or PPC, as they can demonstrate and quantify [...]