The Gremlins Want Your Data

The cloud is an emerging technology for backup, and while more than half of SMBs say they back up to the cloud to protect business data, many IT providers still do not offer cloud backup to their business customers. This infographic describes the data loss threat and offers IT providers tips on how they can grow revenue and protect their business customers with a better cloud backup solution.

Big Data Analytic Trends for 2014

Here is an infographic about the top trends including big data, analytics, and analytical models, all of which are defining trends of analytics today and are likely to have a significant influence in 2014 and future course around the globe.

Can Your Organization Survive a Natural Disaster?

The threat of a hurricane or a mudslide or even a nuclear disaster is more real than many people may realize. In the event that the worst case scenario comes to life, will your organization be able to weather the storm? One in four cannot and will never re-open their doors after closing them in an emergency situation.

Why Purpose Matters In The Workplace

Career ambitions are never higher than when the ring of a new year takes place. Something about New Year’s Eve makes people second guess whether they really do have a profound connection to the jobs they work. Here is an infographic that examines why companies and leaders are failing in employee engagement, and what they must do to become purpose-driven organizations.

Startup Trademarking

In 2010, 340 of every 100,000 adults launched a business each month. If you’re a new small business owner and you want to eliminate the chance of having to deal with any future costly trademark disputes, it’s highly recommended that you take the time to file an application and register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Trademark Trolls

The presence of trademark trolls in the world of business has been steadily increasing over the past few years. According to a recent survey, the number of trademark troll cases in the U.S. increased from 1,401 cases in 2005 to 5,842 cases in 2011. In addition, the aggregate costs incurred to the U.S. economy by trademark trolls had been estimated to be over $29 billion in 2011.

The Difference Between Online, Offline Leads

No matter your market, sales leads come from two very important-but vastly different-sources – online leads or offline leads. While both of these lead streams are vital to the success of business, many businesses are handling these leads in a “one size fits all” manner. Salesforce has created an infographic with easy to follow directions on how to correctly handle both types of leads.