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The Business Intelligence Market Continues to Grow

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Research firm Gartner recently announced that the business intelligence (BI) software industry is slated to grow 16 percent in 2013, to a total of $113 million. As BI continues to flourish, entrepreneurs wonder what trends to expect as 2013 unfolds. It’s not just that this year will see high growth; experts project the total will climb above $171 million by 2016.

What exactly is BI software, and what can it do for businesses? Briefly, BI software is a collection of tools that collects and analyzes data, and generates an array of reports. This kind of data can help companies identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge. BI revenues comprise everything from corporate performance management (CPM) software to BI platforms. Analytic applications, which peaked in 2012 at $98.1 million, are also included. [Read more…] about The Business Intelligence Market Continues to Grow

Hooked on SNATZ: A Different Kind of Newsreader

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It’s been nearly a month since Google shut down their Reader service, leaving many users – including myself – in search of a suitable replacement. I’ve tested several, including Feedly, which feels most like a traditional newsreader. Then there’s News360, which presents news based on my social media activity.

There’s the one that I’d never heard of before, but is fast becoming my favorite: SNATZ. [Read more…] about Hooked on SNATZ: A Different Kind of Newsreader

7 Tips for Promoting Your Music on Your Blog

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As a musician, one of the most important things you can do to self-promote is maintain a personal blog that incorporates audio clips of your music. But it’s important to do it in such a way that it doesn’t annoy users: all your plug-ins should promote a positive experience. How do you strike that balance?

WordPress offers seven key plugins that are perfect for musicians. It’s arguably the most professional and user-friendly blog option on the market: WordPress looks like a “real” website, and it’s so easy to use that even Luddites can be successful with it.

Here are the best WordPress plugins for promoting your music on your blog. [Read more…] about 7 Tips for Promoting Your Music on Your Blog

Ten Apps to Help you Around the House

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With so much to get accomplished around the house – often in a limited time frame – it can seem almost impossible to get things done. Fortunately, that’s just where these 10 amazing time-saving household organization apps come in.

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The Epicurious app is one of the most all-inclusive recipe apps available on the market. From sautes to stir-fries, dinners to deserts, the app serves up over 30,000 recipes from many of the world’s most noted chefs. Built-in sharing functions allow users to easily bookmark and share recipes with friends or family. [Read more…] about Ten Apps to Help you Around the House

The Best Apps To Track Your Favorite Band

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Do you have the music in you? You can have the music in the palm of your hand as well with smartphone apps that help you stay in the know about the activities of your favorite bands and help you discover new artists that are playing in your area. The following are some of the helpful band apps. [Read more…] about The Best Apps To Track Your Favorite Band

Social Media: Revolutionizing the Business/Customer Relationship

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Social media is one of the fastest growing, most exciting and unpredictable industries. In just the past few years, it has gone from nonexistence, to something used only by teenagers and lonely singles, to something that is almost as important as breathing for any person hoping to keep in the know. Companies are finally starting to take notice of the importance of social media, and they are devoting real resources to becoming a presence online. It is hard to say exactly what will happen in the near future, as one of the main features of social media is its unpredictability. But what is certain is that it is going to be a bigger force than it has ever been before.

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