The Various Ways Social Media Can Influence a Business

Social Media Presence Holds the Real Value

Social media platforms influence a business online now more than anything else. They do so in various ways aside from the number of likes on a Facebook page or the number of followers a Twitter or an Instagram account has. Although the more of a following a business has the better, the presence online in social media is what counts the most. There are some key reasons why a mere presence in social media for a business and its customers is crucial.

Is Rent Control Unfair for New Residents?

Many people feel that rent control is unfair for new residents, mainly because long time tenants enjoy lower rents than newcomers. Rent control is controversial at best, which is why most states have done away with it. Despite the controversy, rent control policies remain in force in some urban areas of the United States.

How to Become a Leading Investor in NY

Once the graduate degree is in hand, forward movement is the next big step. Many graduate students will naturally consider the path forward to become a leading investor in N.Y. NewYork's financial district is a maze and a wonderland of intricacies that grad students need to study carefully before choosing the best path forward.

Tiny Houses Help the Homeless in Detroit

For years now folks have been saying the tiny house movement could help solve the scourge of homelessness in many American cities. Now, one group in Detroit is actually testing that theory. Instead of moving from one abandoned building to another in Detroit, leaders are suggesting the homeless could have their own place.

Should the Attorney General be Worried About Data Privacy?

 

Attorney General Maura Healey is focusing on consumer privacy in a major way. The AG is concerned about consumers putting their personal information online, and she wants to be certain they are protected.

50 Cent in Hot Water for Doing His Job

There’s no doubt that “rapper” is a unique job description, fraught with contrary rules and weird social norms. But there are a few aspects of the genre that transcend. One of these: be seen with fat stacks of cash.

New Ways To Build Your Brand in 2016

 

Your personal brand is how people describe and see you. Simply put, it is what makes you unique. Taking the time to build your brand will help improve your career. There are a number of things you can do in order to build your brand this month. Below is a list of tips that will help:

How Big Data Can Help Beat Cancer

Before he was assassinated, President Kennedy set the nation on what would soon be called a “moonshot.” The goal was to land an American on the surface of the moon before the decade was out. The program captured the imagination of the world, and brought many “space age” technological advances to the consumer public, everything from Tang to Velcro to advances in communications to countless other things this generation takes for granted.

Transform an Empty Lot into a Viable Investment

Depending on the location of the empty lot, there are plenty of ways to transform it into a practical
investment opporunity. Real estate investments are one of the strongest forms of building passive income when utilized in the form of rental income. Rental income may require the investor to make sure the property is well-kept, but the income flows month after month without any extra work by the investor.

4 Trends in Luxury Housing

Today's upscale home buyer can afford the luxury, and that is exactly what many of them want.

The Importance of Internal Communications

Communication is all around us, primarily because we live in a digital age with everyone connected in some way via their tablets, cell phones, or computers. The majority of people are signed up for at least one social media account, and because of this digital takeover, communication has evolved to the point where little actually takes place face to face. Instead, we communicate via text or social media channels. But in the business world, is this effective? What about internal communication within businesses and companies? Has it evolved with the times, and is it still important? The answer is yes, internal communications are important, and here’s why.

Charity PR - How Christians Are Cashing In

As the economy improves, so, too, does the communal pot of gold for various local, national and international charities. But who’s getting the most bump in this upward trend? Turns out, some of the most traditional nonprofits are seeing the best returns. Total donations to Christian ministries were up five percent though they still haven’t topped pre-recession levels.

If You Love Risk, You Need Big Data...

A recent article in Forbes called big data a “smoke detector” for risk. So, what do the most successful risk takers in business understand about the benefits of big data? Check this out...

Natural disasters might sound like risks that only property insurance companies have to worry about. But fires, floods, tsunamis, tornadoes and other natural disasters can create huge supply chain issues as well. These challenges can play havoc on major retailers, but they can also hurt small, locally owned and sourced businesses too.

5 Most Iconic Buildings in South Florida

Iconic buildings depict a city's character, heart, and soul. Extraordinary design draws the public eye. It's also a source of residential pride. South Florida engineers are masterful creators, able to construct the seemingly impossible. Here are five examples of engineering genius that fared well on the Florida market.

Big Data is Not Done Transforming Healthcare

 

From the very beginning of the Big Data revolution, the healthcare industry was very interested. From doctor-patient interaction, to staffing, to predictions and budgeting, Big Data can be a lifesaver for the healthcare industry. And, to date, it has been.