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Intel's Everywhere: 75% of the Company's Business is Overseas

Ellen McGirt — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Brazil

Intel is working on stimulus projects in Brazil, one of its rapidly growing markets, and in Chile, Colombia, France, Greece, and Spain.

Taiwan

Intel's revenue from Taiwan was $9.87 bil-lion, making it the company's single largest international market in 2008.

My Blogging Locations

Thom Mitchell — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:40:35 -0500

In the interests of simplicity I blog in one location. http://www.ThomMitchell.com. I also Twitter using the following handle: http://twitter.com/JobHuntin And you can see my full LinkedIn profile here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thommitchell

Take a look and let me know what you think.

Introduction to the Digital Influence in Social Cause Report

David Capece — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:41:27 -0500

Charitable giving has been on the decline since the onset of the recession. Total US gifts and pledges decreased 5.7% on an inflation-adjusted basis to $308 billion in 2008 according to Giving USA Foundation. More than half of charities are experiencing a downturn in contributions so far this year compared to the same time in 2008, according to an informal poll by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Work / Life Balance Starts Here

Tamar Scoggin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:08:26 -0500

When it comes to services, look to Delegate Source first.
Delegate Source is a work-life balance and concierge service based in the Denver Metro Area designed to help
busy professionals. How? By allowing our members to DELEGATE tasks like

Economics: Economists are Irrational!

Dr. Jim Taylor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:03:02 -0500

I recently read an article
by the Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman in which he described
the renewed battle between so-called freshwater economists (so named
because they are largely based at the University of Chicago and other
Midwestern universities) and saltwater economists (based primarily at
Princeton, MIT, Berkeley and other coastal universities). The

Psychology of Technology: Horse or Cart: Technology is Actually in Front

Dr. Jim Taylor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:37 -0500

A fascinating new book, The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves,
by the economist W. Brian Arthur, was just published that challenges
much of the conventional wisdom that we hold about the relationship
between science and technology. Most notably, the notion that science
is the horse to technology’s cart; in other words, scientific
advancement results in technological innovation.

Work/Life Balance: Part II

Dr. Jim Taylor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:23:39 -0500

In my September post, I introduced you to my perspective on work/life balance: what it is,
the causes of work/life imbalance, and the basic process for how you
can create better balance in your work and personal lives. This post will focus on specific and practical strategies you can use to actually
establish better work/life balance.

Warm Fuzzies

China Auto Sales Rise 72% Hit 1.2 Million Units

Mr Rickman — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:00 -0500

Automakers sold a total of 1.2 million cars and trucks, the government-sanctioned China Association of Auto Manufacturers announced November 8, 2009. China's October auto sales 72% from a year earlier, outpacing U.S. sales for another month, according to data reported Monday. However, despite China's growth, the October sales were far below the U.S.

Examining the Digital Influence in Social Cause Report

David Capece — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:15:07 -0500

As the audience and user-base of social media networks continues to expand in both number and age, industry sectors that previously had no presence online and now learning how to leverage these tools to extend their impact.

Top 5: Green Gadgets

David Capece — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:44:46 -0500

How is fashion infused with history and updated with green tech? Or, how can a watch save you from air pollution? We have scoured the web to find where tech and sustainability meet to make fun, interesting and sustainable gadgets. Gadgets, in and of themselves, are an eco-hazard with dangerous chemical compounds, but Sprint has thought about a solution to that too. Here are the innovative new gadgets that are leading the way to a more sustainable future:

1. Montre Verte “The Green Watch”

REPORT: Digital Influence in Social Cause

David Capece — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:41:58 -0500

Established charities, such as the American Red Cross (#1), PETA (#2) and Greenpeace (#4), dominate the top 50 digital influencers in social cause, according to the The Digital Influence in Social Cause Report. The new report was released today by digital agency, Sparxoo, to explore how non-profits are utilizing the web to increase brand visibility, engage new audiences and spark social cause discussions. New entrants, such as Kiva (#3, founded in 2005) and Charity Water (#20, 2006) are gaining momentum by leveraging social technologies to engage and inspire new audiences.

Website Sales Content Solutions Driving More Web Traffic

Mr Rickman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:56:57 -0500

There are a variety of sources of web traffic, you can achieve, such as effective search engine optimization or targeted

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Sales Power Dialing Results Art Not Simply Technology Based

Mr Rickman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:47:30 -0500

Cold Calling is the most difficult part of sales for many to find comfort mastering and involves consistent focused discipline to get through. At times, it may feel daunting. On the other hand, when telesales is done right, the experience is most rewarding.

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Effective Sales Teams For Higher Revenues

Mr Rickman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:40:29 -0500

Today, we have an ever-increasing number of knowledge workers.

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Sustainable Job Employment Solutions For USA

Mr Rickman — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:26:08 -0500

The unemployment rate continued to spiral upward over 10.2% for October 2009. Mixed data includes factory orders in the U.S. slight bump upwards .9% for September 2009, primarily from government stimulus spending in auto, heavy machinery and military sectors, according to Commerce Department Reports.

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Trust Agents: The Essential Startup Social Media Guide

David Capece — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:29:24 -0500

This month, the Sparxoo team read Chris Brogan and Julien Smith’s Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust. As top social media specialists themselves, Brogan and Smith have a lot of knowledge to share, and did not hold anything back. We want to share some key points and takeaways, and encourage you to read it, too.

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Who Should Read this Book

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Are Brands Dead for Good?

David Capece — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:22:28 -0500

“Brands are dead!” says marketing guru, Faith Popcorn. Consumers are asking themselves, “Why would I buy a 50 oz Tide for $20 when I could buy a house brand for $3.99?” But she is not the only one declaring a fateful decline of brands. Brand values are down across the board,according to a new study by Interbrand . When budgets are tight, are consumers thinking about brands or price? Studies show consumers tend to look at store shelves, not the products on them.

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Only Losers Cut Their Prices

Mark Hunter — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:07:08 -0500

In today's marketplace, offering discounts seems to be the number one technique people are using to try and get business. Management has bought into the age-old argument that the only reason their salespeople can't sell more is because their price is too high. It's time to put this to rest. This argument of cutting prices actually reveals the lack of selling skills by the salespeople who are using it. It also indicates a management team failing to provide necessary strategic planning and direction for the company.

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Close Too Quick and You Lose Profit

Mark Hunter — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:06:22 -0500

It's always rewarding to close a sale and immediately have the new client sign the documents to secure the sale. No matter how many years in the business, this always feels good. We all have stories about new customers who have "fallen into our lap" and bought quickly. For some reason, we can't seem to forget the great rush that occurs from these new clients. I'm here to say that as good as the rush might be when we allow a sale to occur too quickly, we wind up leaving money on the table.

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Web Design and Advertising

David Capece — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:31:02 -0500

In the first part of our interview with Deirdre Zahl, Sparxoo’s Senior Designer, we outlined the basics of web design. We discussed the functionality of a web site, while touching upon the importance of aesthetic appeal. We also discussed the role of web designers in meeting the digital needs of customers and businesses.

In this second part of the interview, we will do a deep dive on splash pages, the future of advertising and the next frontier of design.

Several years ago, there was a lot of buzz about splash pages. What happened?

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New Google Related Links Tool

David Capece — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:56:04 -0500

Google recently released a new labs feature called Google Related Links.
The webmaster tool is designed to increase website page views by
bringing relevancy to the related links section. The related links tool
can be embedded into web pages to help readers browse similar content
more easily.

Instead of relying on a search engine to find 10 different sites,
what if there is only one or two websites with quality information?
Google Related Links seeks to solve that problem.

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Who are the best Marketers

Chris Yates — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:29:27 -0500

You would think that the people that work in your business are your best marketers right? Wrong. It's folks that buy from you.

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iPhone Poised to Snap Up More Business Users?

Kit Eaton — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:35:57 -0500

The iPhone may or may not be a success in China, but some analysis just out suggests it's actually doing pretty well in the enterprise environment. It may even more than triple its market share compared to last year.
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Top 5 Crowdsourcing Entrepreneurs

David Capece — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:13:30 -0500

Technology has been kind to entrepreneurs, especially during a time when startup loans are hard to come by. With just an Internet connection, entrepreneurs have access to a wealth of knowledge. One of the ways they’re using it to their advantage is through crowdsourcing, a new trendtaking the Web by storm . Crowdsourcing calls upon the people’s creative ideas and brings them together to form something new. As a form of problem solving, ideas are broadcast to a large group of people who are called upon to solve them.

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Web Design Basics for Entrepreneurs

David Capece — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:07:47 -0500

When is it appropriate to hire a graphic designer? When should you use Flash animation or HTML? We are joined by Sparxoo’s Senior Designer,Deirdre Zahl, to discuss the basics of web design and how entrepreneurs can utilize design for their brand.

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