by Shani Cairns | May 23, 2017 | Business Research, Design Thinking, Legal Research
They say a picture is worth a thousand words because an image can deliver, without a single utterance, thousands of immediate meaningful impacts in seconds flat. Currently, most problem solving in business, law, and education is heavily reliant on vertical thinking....
by Patty Wellinger | May 19, 2017 | Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Patent, Regulation & Compliance
In FY2016, US Customs seized more than 31,000 shipments of fake products worth nearly $1.4 billion, according to data from the US Customs and Border Protection’s annual report. ICE Director Sarah Saldana made clear the impact that counterfeit goods have on our...
by Wanda McDavid | May 12, 2017 | Government Spending, Legal Research, Regulation & Compliance
Governmental bodies collect and distribute data based on different laws. As you search for data sources, you need to consider what levels of government the data comes from (federal, state, local, and international) and which types of agencies such as labor, health,...
by Jessica Flores | May 5, 2017 | Business Research, Innovation, Market Expansion, Market Trends, Strategic Partner, Workforce
How much do you know about your local university? Organizations are increasingly partnering with universities for a myriad of reasons that can all lead to business growth. Inside Higher Ed reports that corporate partnerships began in the early 2000s when Stanford...
by Jessica Flores | Apr 28, 2017 | Business Research, Market Expansion, Market Trends, Strategic Partner, Strategic Thinking
Management consulting is a $223.1 billion industry in the US. The industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 1.8% to reach $243.9 billion in 2022, according to data provided by IBISWorld. Corporate strategy services account for the largest share of...
by Patty Wellinger | Apr 21, 2017 | Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Workforce
Strategic thinking is a valuable leadership tool for any organization. It combines skills such as the ability to scan the environment, identify risks and opportunities, and determine priorities to create competitive advantages for your business. In 2013, Management...
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...
