Business Infographics

Let’s face it – small business owners are pretty busy people, but what’s really going on in there heads? Here’s a quick snapshot of the small business owner as well as some statistics on how much small business owners work in infographic-style.

In this down economy, if you are one of the lucky employers who has the ability to hire employees in this market, the advice contained within this infographic from Business.com will be a refresher on how to weed out those with less than desirable histories, and how to spot those who may be omitting or including things that just may not be truthful – and cost you a lot of money in the end.

If you have ever had to call a tech support line, or have seen the YouTube videos, you know what this infographic from Omni Tech Support is talking about. It explores call center stereotypes and sets straight a variety of misconceptions.

With one in three small businesses using social media, its no longer enough to just have a website. Small businesses must have a social media presence, too. Don’t know where to start? This cheat sheet will help you navigate the major social media sites on the web.

Social media has become a mainstay for all things business and personal. Businesses are using it for marketing and customer engagement: consumers use it for networking, entertainment, and more. But now both groups are starting to use the platform for customer support as you will see in this infographic from Zengage, The Zendesk Blog.

The paperless office has been deemed inevitable over the last 20 years. So why, despite these predictions, have office stubbornly stood still? Several factors contribute to the staying power of paper-based workplaces, however changing consumer attitudes suggest that offices everywhere could finally be ready to enter the “digital age.” This infographic from Nitro, Inc. explores this issue.

In the age of Facebook and cloud computing, listening to customers is more important than ever. It sounds simple enough, but there are tweets, online comments, and various other channels of digital communication to pay attention to. This infographic explores how organizations have implemented listening and digital engagement to reap the benefits of web 2.0.

This infographic from Wikibon explores the varying and changing roles of the Chief Information Officer. The prominence of the CIO position has risen greatly as information technology has become an increasingly important aspect of the modern organization.

This new infographic from Business MBA takes a look back at how the businessman has evolved over time. The clever concept begins with the caveman, whose business was surviving, and leads you through the renaissance, the depression, and finally to the businessman of today.

When faced with an online complaint, companies to act quickly and appropriately before they lose control of the situation. There are a number of different ways a business can respond to these comments, but before doing so they need to remember that they are communicating with everyone with access to the social platform, not just one dissenter.