Epic Battle of Graphic Design Software

Quite often we see newbie and amateur graphic designers using Adobe software for a variety of projects without the slightest idea about the strengths and weaknesses of each tool. While Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign are amazing tools, designers need to be aware of the application of each tool before applying them for specific purposes.

Shoplifting and Employee Theft in America

Every year, Jack L. Hayes International conducts a survey with 24 retail stores (with over 18,000 stores and over $589,000,000 in sales) about employee theft and shoplifting. This infographic by 2MCCTV talks about these unbelievable stats. Like in 2011 alone, they stole over 6 billion dollars, but only $161 million was recovered.

Valuation: The Essence of Corporate Finance

Valuation is the essence of Corporate Finance. As managers a key objective should be to maximize shareholder value. Without a good way to measure value, decision making is not objective! Valuation is what can guide management to be objective in decision making. This infographic is the first of an info-graphic series on corporate finance.

Blood Pressure: Know Your Numbers

This infographic by Westfield Health provides some useful tips and advice about how you can keep your blood pressure in check. High blood pressure is one of the most common causes of heart attacks and strokes, and is also a risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and dementia.

How To Optimize Your PPC Campaigns

Pay per click (PPC) is an Internet advertising model used to direct traffic to websites where advertisers pay the publisher (typically a website owner) when the ad is clicked. Check out the infographic for effective tips to optimize your PPC campaigns including selecting an advertising platform, doing proper keyword research, testing different ad copies, optimizing landing pages and lot more.

The Anatomy of a Diamond

This infographic provides readers the basics of a diamond’s anatomy in a no-nonsense, highly informative manner. You’ll learn about the components of a diamond (table, crown, girdle, pavilion, and culet) in-depth, and educate yourself on how to evaluate the cut of a diamond via helpful diagrams. There are also handy tips and advice interspersed in the infographic which can prove especially helpful for first-time diamond buyers.

How Much Do You Know About Life Insurance?

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. This infographic by H&R Block is filled with interesting data that might be of interest to you. For example, based on a survey, 70% of women and 62% of men agree that life insurance is a necessity and all people should have it. However, only 57% of women and 61% of men have some kind of coverage.

College Student Spending Habits

Across the country, higher education costs are at an all-time high. College students, who are notorious for living on a tight budget, are looking for ways to stretch their income even further. The infographic below by Nationwide takes a look at college student spending habits — how much they earn, what they spend, and how they manage their money.