Archive for the ‘Business’ Category

The Sharing Economy and You

May 1st, 2014

The sharing economy and you

The new economy is a sharing economy. Connectivity, collaboration, and innovation are the drivers of this emerging economic shift and you can be right there in the thick of it, ready for success. As the old ways of branding and marketing fade away, we can see a new type of brand rise that uses networks to get direct feedback from consumers, collaborates with both consumers and other companies to deliver targets products, and innovates with the technology at hand. Think about companies like Uber, Redbox, and AirBnB that have grown exponentially by their use of connectivity, sharing and technology. So how can you take advantage of these new treads? Below are a few guidelines to get you moving in the sharing economy.

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Business Brain: Infographic

April 30th, 2014

Business Brain: Infographic

Entrepreneurs are a peculiar bunch and the business brain is different than most. A certain type of personality is needed to be a business owner and entrepreneur. The Grasshopper Group has dug deep inside the grey matter of the business mind to give us a clear look at what makes us tick. I found that learning more about how your personality effects your business can help make changes to your vision and put you on a better path. Self-exploration is just as important as a business plan. You must have a great captain to steer the ship. The ship is just a tool. Read through this infographic and take a moment with yourself and see what you can find within your own mind. Good luck from Wazala and happy selling.

Communication Tactics To Get What You Want

April 29th, 2014

communication tactics to get what you want

Wouldn’t it be nice to get what you want more often then not? You can increase your chances of getting what you want with a few simple communication tactics. I studied communication in college and as I learned more about the field it became more and more interesting to me because I found so many uses for its tactics in my daily life. When you think about it, all professions and relationships rely on communication and are subject to its inherent principles. Let’s take a closer look at a few communication tactics that you can use to get what you want.

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Online Store Showcase: Workadoodle Career Services

April 28th, 2014

online store showcase: workadoodle career services

This week’s online store showcase is an amazing service that I think will grow in this economy. Workadoodle provides career consulting services to those who are seeking to get ahead. The great recession starting in 2007 has effected the entire global economy. This impact has caused 7.9 million jobs lost in the US alone according to CNN. With unemployment and underemployment still a major issue within the United States forward thinking companies like Workadoodle step in and help find careers for their customers.

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Properties of Viral Content

April 24th, 2014

properties of viral content

The goal of every digital marketing professional is to create viral content that sweeps the world wide web and drives abundant amounts of traffic to their business. Going viral is a buzz worthy term and unless you have lived in remote regions of the world you know exactly how important viral content can be. As entrepreneurs and business owners it is very important to stay current with digital marketing trends and do the best you can to include strategies to drive your business into the future. Working with Wazala we come across businesses of all types and sizes and each and every one could benefit from viral content. But how does something become viral in the first place? Is it luck, chance, or something else?

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Networking Online: Infographic

April 23rd, 2014

Networking online has taken off and small business must keep up with the times to survive. Social media, blogging, digital marketing, and web conferences are all everyday occurrences. Attempting to avoid the new media practices will not help grow your business, so its time to update. Manta has created a fantastic infographic identifying important points for online networking and new media. Check it out.

networking online: infographic