Building a Business Does Open Data Really Empower Consumers? Open data is helping with projects as diverse as city parking, energy use and medical treatments. Can it help your business? By Pratik Dholakiya
Tech The Democratization of Business Intelligence Business intelligence technology puts small companies on an even playing field with larger ones when it comes to data. By Dave Hochman
Business Operations & Logistics 4 Things You Can Do To Make Data Work For You Use data and technology to amplify your strengths as a small business owner and get even stronger. By Karen Peacock
Building a Business 6 Illusions Execs Have About Big Data Big data has become a buzzword so prevalent that it's practically meaningless. By Jenn Steele
Business Operations & Logistics 3 Ways Big Data Can Help Small Businesses With Shipping Strategies Small businesses should utilize big data to compete with the big dogs. By Amine Khechfé
Building a Business This Is Why Securing Your Business Is More Important Than Ever Cyber criminals are targeting small businesses with increased frequency. By Joe Ross
Building a Business How to Boost Customer Loyalty Using Analytics and Actionable Insights Returns data offers companies priceless insights that improve the customer experience. By Peter Sobotta
Building a Business 5 Data Management Challenges Facing Small Business Owners Small business owners must now where an additional hat - the data scientist hat. By Jen Cohen Crompton
Building a Business What My Nocturnal Toddler Can Teach Us About the ‘Internet of Things’ His toddler wasn't sleeping at night, and it taught him a thing or two about the Internet of Things (IoT). By Adi Azaria
Business Operations & Logistics 3 Ways to Avoid Big-Data Blind Spots When Recruiting Leaders need to learn to understand how and when to use big data in their recruiting efforts. By Eliot Burdett
Building a Business The 4 Biggest Business-Intelligence Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs BI is all about turning data into insightful and actionable information. By Pratik Dholakiya
Building a Business 3 Ways to Use Data to Set and Track Your Organizational Goals Data, used appropriately, can be the best tool in a company's toolbox. By Andre Lavoie
Building a Business 4 Things Data is Not and Where to Focus Instead Data is a raw material, not the finished product. By Ajay Paghdal
Business Operations & Logistics The Big Deal About Big Data for Small Business Follow these strategies to harness the power of big data for your business. By Carol Roth
Building a Business 11 Need-To-Know Buzzwords You Still Haven’t Googled A results-oriented 360 campaign is exactly what you need after rightsizing your business. Understand? By Jennifer Cohen
Business Operations & Logistics What to Do Now About the Widening Gap in Data Skills The goal of every organization today should be ensuring they have a fully functioning and well-staffed data analytics program in place. By Meghan M. Biro
Building a Business 3 Steps to Profit With Shared Data Experiences As IoT connectivity expands, businesses can reap the benefits by harnessing deep integration of shared data. By Q Manning
Tech 7 Truths for Digital Context Quick and easy are the words of the day. Consumers want what they want, and they want it now. They are looking to you to reduce the gap between their thinking and doing. By David Norton
Business Operations & Logistics 10 Data Security Mistakes Startups Can’t Afford to Make With new businesses, a data breach can result in the company closing down. By Brett Relander
Building a Business Want Big Data Innovation? Rethink Your ‘Need’ for a Chief Data Officer. What you should do instead is bridge the divide between your IT and business needs. Say hello to the 'chief growth officer.' By Stefan Groschupf
Tech Budget Strategies for Maximizing Big Data You can use big data without going broke if you follow the advice of Scott Martineau, cofounder of Infusionsoft, a small-business software provider. By Mikal E. Belicove
Business Operations & Logistics Why Entrepreneurs Should Look Beyond Big Data Big Data is sexy, but entrepreneurs may have more to gain by using their intuition. By Dorie Clark
Building a Business ‘Big Data’ Is No Longer Enough: It’s Now All About ‘Fast Data’ Data has increased at breakneck speeds. But what's the point if you aren't processing it as fast as it comes in? By Tx Zhuo
Tech Analyzing the Science Behind Customer Loyalty Four tools to put the power of Big Data to work when it comes to building a robust and loyal customer base. By Chris Poelma
Building a Business You Don’t Have to Be a Rocket Scientist to Hire the Right Data Scientist They're the hottest new employees in business, but finding the right one is an art. By Ian Swanson
Building a Business Phone Analytics Are Changing the Future of Marketing With a deeper understanding of what happens with customers on the phone, your business can gain more of a competitive edge. By Lucinda Honeycutt
Building a Business Visual Marketing and the Future of Geolocation Be prepared for the future of personalized marketing through geolocation. By Daniel Newman