by Shani Cairns | Jan 31, 2017 | Business Research, Information Management, Spotlight
My passion for libraries and research began when I could first hold a book. I read everything I can get my hands on to this day. My first library assignment was in my high school library where I worked as library aid and danced with Ohio Ballet Theatre. After that, I...
by Jessica Flores | Jan 27, 2017 | Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Market Expansion
What is the overall growth goal of your business? If you are not growing, you are stagnating. According to Rob Biederman, CEO of HourlyNerd, “the key with any growth strategy is to be deliberate. Figure out the rate-limiting step in your growth, and pour as much fuel...
by Patty Wellinger | Jan 20, 2017 | Innovation, Niche, Patent
Approximately 630,000 patent applications were filed with the US Patent & Trademark Office in 2015 with 51% of them from non-US jurisdictions. The vast majority of applications are for utility patents (93.6%), followed by design patents (6%), and a very small...
by Jessica Flores | Jan 13, 2017 | Cybersescurity, Data Security, Information Management
In 2016, the average total cost of a data breach was $4 million across the globe, an increase of 29% since 2013 according to a study conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by IBM Security. In addition, the average cost per record breached is $158, but varies...
by Jessica Flores | Jan 6, 2017 | Business Research, Leadership, Wellness, Workforce
In our December Newsletter we discussed businesses New Year’s resolutions and mentioned employee wellness. Employing a workforce that is healthy and well-functioning has become increasingly important to maximize productivity and morale, according to recent research...