by Shani Cairns | Apr 14, 2017 | Gig Economy, Leadership, Market Trends, Productivity, Workforce
As advancements in personal computing continue to push industries all over the globe in new directions, the business sector is being hit with another adaptation of technology adoption touted as the gig economy. A new anytime, anywhere workforce is emerging that seeks...
by Jessica Flores | Apr 7, 2017 | Innovation, Leadership, Strategic Partner
It is widely agreed upon that corporate innovation is changing. Technology and the commercial environment is rapidly evolving, reducing barriers to innovation. Research Technology Management asserts that as a result, small companies are increasingly capable of driving...
by Jessica Flores | Mar 29, 2017 | Business Plan, Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership
This brand-new year is now a quarter complete. If the close of the first quarter 2017 snuck up on you, rest assured that you are not alone. How is that business New Year’s resolution coming? Are you sticking to that updated business plan that we advised back in...
by Wanda McDavid | Mar 24, 2017 | Legal Research, Market Trends, Niche
2017 is bringing a high level of uncertainty for law firms. The new administration’s emphasis on de-regulation, the impact of Brexit, and the proposed federal budget cuts have law firms scrambling to make sure they represent their clients well. Law360 looked at the...
by Shani Cairns | Mar 17, 2017 | Business Research, Decision Maker, Market Expansion
Subject matter experts (SMEs) are individuals in your organization that have special in-depth knowledge. They are the go-to people marketing departments and development teams rely on to provide background information as well as technical analysis to gain better...
by Jessica Flores | Mar 10, 2017 | Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Innovation, Market Expansion, Market Trends
At Access/Information, we have noticed a trend of companies focusing on growing markets. We have even previously discussed how the identification of local growth industries can represent good targets for your products or services. But what happens when the segment you...
by Patty Wellinger | Mar 3, 2017 | Leadership, Productivity, Training
Onboarding is the process of incorporating new employees into your organization. Properly done, onboarding introduces new hires to your company culture, rules, and procedures in order to prepare them to be successful and productive. Employees who don’t understand...
by David Brim | Feb 28, 2017 | Business Research, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Research, Guest Post
In business it is often said that only the strong survive. The businesses that adapt to their environment the most effectively greatly increase their chances of surviving, or better yet thriving. But so do the companies resourceful enough to learn from them....
by Patty Wellinger | Feb 24, 2017 | Productivity, Wellness, Workforce
According to a recent survey, job pressure is the number one cause of stress in the US. Factors include co-worker tension, bosses, and work overload. Money issues also contribute to high levels of stress that take a toll on an individual’s health and well-being....
by Jessica Flores | Feb 17, 2017 | Business Research, Geographic Expansion, Market Expansion
Are you looking to expand your presence in your local market? Do you know which industries are growing and may represent good targets for your services? There are several resources available to help you do some of your own market research. Typically the local economic...
