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Millennials Are Now the Biggest Generation in the American Workforce, But Their Influence As Consumers Is Equally Important

Financiarul May 20, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Economy, Entrepreneurs, Technologyconsumers, generations, Millennials, workforce Leave a comment

Recent data from the Pew Research Center and a U.S. Census Bureau survey shows that Millennials are starting to become even more influential, now that they have become the largest generation in the American workforce. The Wall Street Journal and TIME magazine both report that there are 53.5 million Millennials in the workforce, making up about one-third of the working American population. A Pew analysis estimates that Millennials surpassed Gen Xers in the first quarter of the year; this generation is now slightly less … Continue reading “Millennials Are Now the Biggest Generation in the American Workforce, But Their Influence As Consumers Is Equally Important”

New England Clothing Company Opens Nautical-Themed Office in Connecticut

Financiarul May 18, 2015July 19, 2024Businessclothing, Martha's Vineyard, retail, Vineyard Vines Leave a comment

There are a number of components that help create effective, productive workplaces, from natural lighting to a close-knit, hardworking team. However, for some reason, office decor often seems to be forgotten when companies try to focus and promote their brand. Fortunately, this seems to be changing: a number of prominent businesses have begun working to make their offices not only productive but enjoyable spaces. Google, for example, offers its employees gourmet food and creatively-designed game rooms, maintaining that staff happiness … Continue reading “New England Clothing Company Opens Nautical-Themed Office in Connecticut”

With Real Estate Heating Up, a Look at the Most Thriving Housing Markets in the Country

Financiarul May 18, 2015July 19, 2024Economyhome buyers, homes, housing market, real estate Leave a comment

As the weather warms up, so is the real estate sector all across the country — and many aspiring home buyers will have to act fast if they want to snatch up their dream home before another buyer does. According to a recent CNN Money report, an amazing 40% of homes on the market were sold over the last two months, a recent Trulia report found. That’s an increase from 38% during the same period last year — and a … Continue reading “With Real Estate Heating Up, a Look at the Most Thriving Housing Markets in the Country”

Steve Jobs’ Business Cards Bring in More Than $10K at Charity Auction

Financiarul May 14, 2015July 19, 2024Business, EntrepreneursApple, business card, digital business cards, Steve Jobs Leave a comment

Under normal circumstances, nearly 9 out of 10 — 88% — of business cards are thrown out within a week.But fortunately for a California private school, one of its families had the foresight to save three of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs’ business cards when they did catering work for him decades ago. Over the weekend, those cards brought in over $10,000 at the school’s annual fundraising auction. The winning bidder, The Marin School confirmed May 11, was Tim Knowles, CEO … Continue reading “Steve Jobs’ Business Cards Bring in More Than $10K at Charity Auction”

Companies Not Making the Most of Latest Marketing Tools and Strategies, Studies Show

Financiarul May 4, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Sales & Marketing, TechnologyB2B, B2C, digital marketing, marketing Leave a comment

Many companies are underutilizing marketing tools, leading to fewer leads and even fewer sales than they’d like, a new study released by CSO Insights has concluded. Automation provides one good example, Jim Dickie, managing partner of CSO Insights, told industry site Direct Marketing News April 17. “Marketing automation systems are basically tools, but you need a process to go along with those tools,” Dickie said. “A quarter of the companies we surveyed didn’t even have a definition of a qualified … Continue reading “Companies Not Making the Most of Latest Marketing Tools and Strategies, Studies Show”

Investors ‘Spring’ for New Mobile Shopping App, and Series B Funding Reaches $25 Million

Financiarul April 27, 2015July 19, 2024Business, Investing, Technologyapp, mobile, online shopping, shopping app Leave a comment

Mobile app development has become a major — and hugely profitable — part of the tech industry with the rise of mobile smartphones and tablets, but it’s unlikely that the developers behind Spring, a fairly new shopping app, ever predicted that they would generate $25 million in a Series B round of funding. But according to reports from Business Insider, Forbes, and Fortune, this eight-month-old shopping app is predicted to become “the first big mobile shopping mall,” and its latest fundraising efforts make it clear … Continue reading “Investors ‘Spring’ for New Mobile Shopping App, and Series B Funding Reaches $25 Million”

Homeowner Spending on Remodeling Projects Expected To Increase By the End of 2015

Financiarul April 24, 2015July 19, 2024Economy Leave a comment

According to new data from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, homeowners have become a bit more conservative in their spending for remodeling projects over the past year, but the industry is expected to pick up speed by the end of 2015. The data was collected for the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) group, which is part of Harvard’s Remodeling Futures Program and which analyzes national spending habits for homeowners. According … Continue reading “Homeowner Spending on Remodeling Projects Expected To Increase By the End of 2015”