Prospecting with LinkedIn
Typically, account executives get their leads by prospecting or through leads generated by marketing efforts. Marketing can send leads to sales through tradeshows, newsletters, website forms, events, and other traditional marketing channels. More recently, social media has gained wide traction. We’ve read countless articles that prove how social media has moved into the business space […]
Why the U.S. is still one of the best countries to live in
When July comes around, along with the sweltering heat, we also get to feeling a little patriotic. JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon’s Linkedin article highlights some of the reasons why America is still one of the best countries to live in. America boats one of the best militaries and two oceans on either […]
Parts of the economy on the right track and doing better than we think
Besides an improving housing market, some sectors in the economy are still doing better than we think, according to Market Watch. Jobs – even though the unemployment rate remains at 7.5%, raw numbers show that payroll growth is now matching population growth on a nearly one-to-one basis. This is good news in terms of employment. […]
Bridging the gap between younger and older generations
As we get more digital in our communications, the chasm between the older generations and younger generations will only increase. With new generations of smart phones released year-to-year, social media, a booming app industry, and technology only getting smarter everyday, we’re bound to live in digital bubbles communicating only via online messages. And no matter […]
June is safety month – celebrating 100 years of promoting a safer world.
It’s June again. The weather is beautiful (and even unpredictable in certain parts and at certain times). We’re in the midst of summer. And with all things June – we have one more crucial factor to consider – Safety. June is National Safety Month (as promoted by the National Safety Council) and this year’s theme […]
Material Handling and Storage for Growing Oil and Gas Industry
While there are no recession-proof markets, there are always markets that are expected to stay strong. One of the markets predicted to remain exceptionally strong and grow is the oil and gas industry, according to Alan Beaulieu, economist and president of Trend Research. In fact, MarketLine Research projects that the U.S. oil and gas industry […]
Report Debunks Myth that America is Drowning in Debt
A new report from Capital Economics shows that America has more assets than debt. Read the full article on Business Insider.
Freight Railroads Plan $24.5 Million Revitalization Project
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced that freight railroads will be investing an estimated $24.5 million into a major freight railroad revitalization plan in 2013 according to Material Handling Wholesaler magazine’s March issue. This comprehensive plan includes building, maintaining and upgrading America’s rail network to ensure that freight railroads continue to contribute to the […]
Bridging Gaps in the Recycling Industry
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. recycles over 85 million tons of trash each year. In fact, Forbes magazine reported that in 2012, American communities on average spent more on waste management than any other public service, including fire protection, parks and recreation, libraries, and schoolbooks. In addition to trash handled […]
Safety doesn’t happen by accident
September 2012 marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the goal of National Preparedness Month is to educate the community about how to prepare for various types of emergencies. Ready.gov is FEMA’s official preparedness website and a great resource for those looking for more information about the […]