by Jessica Flores | Dec 15, 2017 | Branding, Business Research, Geographic Expansion, Market Expansion, Market Trends, Strategic Thinking
There are many companies that feel now is the right time to expand internationally. According to data from the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook, emerging markets are growing at notable projected rate of 4.5%. And with some industries becoming...
by Lorelle Gianelli | Nov 30, 2017 | Business Plan, Business Research, Guest Post, Strategic Thinking
Need help developing a social media strategy or deciding the best place to open a new business location? Access/Information, Inc. (A/I) is the place to go for competitive intelligence. Not only is staff certified by the National Center for Economic Gardening, but they...
by Jessica Flores | Nov 10, 2017 | Business Research, Disruption, Innovation, Leadership, Market Trends
“It’s not what we do, but how we do it.” This is the solid advice of the 2017 Bill Daniels Ethical Leader of the Year Award Patrick Hamill, founder and CEO of Oakwood Homes. I had the privilege of hearing Hamill and other business leaders speak at the 2017 State of...
by Jessica Flores | Nov 3, 2017 | Market Trends, Training, Workforce
With 40% of employers around the world reporting a talent shortage, it has become an important recruitment strategy to look towards the future. The employees of tomorrow, are the students of today. The environment in which our children are taught, influences the...
by Jessica Flores | Oct 27, 2017 | Business Plan, Business Research, Geographic Expansion, Internet of Things, Market Expansion, Regulation & Compliance
Halloween is fast approaching. That can be particularly scary because that also means there are only two months left in 2017. Have you started making your business plans for 2018? To achieve strategic growth, it takes research. Access/Information has over 30 years of...
by Jessica Flores | Oct 6, 2017 | Accelerator Programs, Business Research, Innovation, Market Expansion, Startup
With innovations disrupting nearly every facet of today’s business environment, to remain competitive more and more established companies are leveraging the “fresh ideas and approaches” of startups. However, there are other entities that are also investing in these...