Business Infographics

Seasonality in business can be a concerning issue for many, with increasing numbers of ‘seasonal’ businesses putting necessary measures in place to avoid disruption from supply and demand fluctuation. In this infographic, take a look at the scale of the seasonality problem, how it is impacting SMEs in particular, and how invoice finance can offer an invaluable short-term cashflow lifeline.

Dallas may be the greatest entrepreneurial ecosystem that you have NEVER heard of. This infographic by The Dallas Entrepreneur Center is a guide of sorts to the start-up scene in the Dallas-Forth Worth ar

Using basic persuasion is a great way to land the job you need and want. Check out the infographic below to learn about how the basic art of persuasion can land you a career.

Good customer service is vitally important for successful business. According to some studies, poor customer experiences result in an estimated $83 billion loss in sales. Check out the infographic below presented by ClickSoftware to learn more about the numbers behind customer service.

It’s an understatement to say that sales isn’t easy. From difficult customers to burnout, the salesperson faces a constant struggle. In order to be a successful salesperson, you have to have a vast skillset and a bottomless pit of self-motivation. Do you think you have what it takes? Salesforce has created an infographic entitled “A Step-by-step Guide to Sales Success” detailing everything you need to know in order to be an accomplished salesperson.

The latest industry research published by Retail Systems Research (RSR) on behalf of SPS Commerce clearly shows the retail industry is bullish about its future. Retailers, vendors and logistics firms all report growing optimism and budgets for 2014.

Statistical data shows that Africa contains some of the poorest countries in the world. However, many countries are beginning to show signs of hope. International Business Guide has created an infographic entitled “Business is Booming in Africa” detailing how this country is improving its status in the worldwide economic climate.

Internal social networks like Yammer and Jive are rising in popularity. In some organizations they are replacing intranets and email. A less known fact is that in most companies enterprise social networks fail to take root. One key reason for this is lack of support from senior management. Without their support old practices that hinder the social revolution will be too hard to change.

Have you ever gone to a restaurant where the cashier runs your card through their iPad or tablet? It’s a growing trend! Kiosks are being used more and more in the hospitality industry, and businesses are attracting customers by being one step ahead of the competition in technology. Take a look at the following infographic about the growth of kiosks in the hospitality industry.

Gengo.com worked with Dr. Nick Morgan, a Forbes contributor and body language expert to help conceptualize and inform this infographic. It looks at different common business scenarios and helps readers to put their best foot forward from a body language perspective.