Did you know that it could take anywhere from seven months to more than two years to get a federal trademark registration? A new Trademark Timeline infographic from Innovation to Profits (shown below) reveals that there are three primary things that can cause delays in the trademark registration process: 1. Office Actions These come from the examining attorney at the U.S. … [Read more...]
Cost Savings of Telecommuting Would Be Over $1 Trillion Per Year
If U.S. employees with compatible jobs (meaning they could work from home) worked remotely for just half the year, the national savings would be greater than $700 billion according to a new infographic from Sure Payroll (below). The Monetary Benefit of Telecommuting to the Nation But what if those employees worked from home all the time? That cost savings would double to over … [Read more...]
Women in Tech are Making Their Mark – Infographic
Marissa Mayer, Sheryl Sandberg, and Meg Whitman may be the leading faces for "Women In Tech," but how does their celebrity translate for other women in the field? Sadly, not as well as you might think. For example, did you know that although women hold 57% of all the jobs in the workforce, they only hold 25% of the jobs in the computing/technology industry? Fortunately, … [Read more...]
The Profile of an Entrepreneur – Do You Match? [Infographic]
Do you match the profile of an entrepreneur? TechnologyAdvice CEO Rob Bellenfant and his research team analyzed the defining personal characteristics and habits of entrepreneurs and compared the results to the general population. As the infographic below shows, the results are very interesting. For example, some highlights include: The average entrepreneur works 66 hours … [Read more...]
Corporate Diversity Yields Positive Bottom-Line Results – Infographic
Research has found again and again that a diverse team is a strong team capable of driving better bottom-line results than a non-diverse team. A new infographic from Adecco (shown at the end of this article) provides a timeline of workplace diversity as well as some key statistics that prove how important diversity is to company success. As you'll see from the numbers, … [Read more...]
6 Traits Of A Successful Salesperson
Have you ever met someone that you thought was born to be a salesperson? You might longingly look at that person wishing you had that gift. It might look like being a born sales person is what it takes, but becoming a really good salesperson is a skill that anyone can achieve. You just need to be motivated and have the right direction. Many times we think of sales in a … [Read more...]
How to Build an Ecommerce Website that People Trust – Infographic
You have an ecommerce website, but will that website convert visitors into paying customers? Did you know that the design of your ecommerce website could be costing you sales? An infographic from Kissmetrics provides a roadmap for a trustworthy ecommerce site, which is filled with useful information and many tips you might not have thought of before now. Check out the … [Read more...]
Telecommuting in Action – WordPress Style – Infographic
The benefits of offering telecommuting options to employees have been proven again and again (read more about telecommuting here). Now, companies are starting to share the results of their telecommuting programs. As more startups develop 100% virtual companies with no physical offices and a team of employees working from their homes around the world, the benefits are becoming … [Read more...]
Can Your Business Survive a Natural Disaster? – Infographic
According to an infographic from Boston University, one out of four businesses does not reopen following a natural disaster. The reason is simple. Most companies are not prepared. The data tells us that 60% (nearly two out of three) small businesses do not have formal emergency-response plans despite the many direct and indirect losses that a natural disaster can cause. Keep … [Read more...]
Why Your Company Needs a Cell Phone Distracted Driving Policy – Infographic
Did you know that car crashes rank as the number one cause of workplace deaths? Did you know that the National Safety Council estimates 25% of car crashes involve cell phones (21% calls and 4% text messages)? Did you know that drivers using either handheld or hands-free cell phones while driving are four times more likely to crash? Distracted driving caused by employees … [Read more...]