Occupy your state? Wondering how your area ranks for income inequality? One way to objectively measure it is the Gini coefficient, named after Italian statistician and sociologist Corrado Gini. The Gini coefficient is a statistical tool to measure income disparity in a geographic area. The American Community Survey calculates the coefficient yearly. How does it [...]

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What is open source software? It is a movement to provide end-users with complicated software free of charge. Even more interesting, most open source software programs have vibrant communities of developers that freely contribute to the software, adding to its value, by improving stability and extending functionality. Whether you knew it or not- you already [...]

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Market volatility feeds fear and greed

August 19, 2011
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Domestic and international financial markets are are in uproar, causing selloffs and deep concern among investors. The US lost its top-level credit rating, equating its creditworthiness with Belgium and New Zealand, but below 13 other countries: the Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Hong Kong, Germany, France, Canada, Britain, Denmark, Austria, and Australia. Many Americans are [...]

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SEO – It’s not magic – Video tutorial for WordPress

May 15, 2011
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Search engine optimization is essential for every business’s website. Higher search rankings directly lead to increased traffic; ultimately leading to higher profitability and awareness. Most web developers are skilled enough to execute SEO essentials. But to a developer, whose time is money, SEO is often last priority when faced with the opportunity to move on [...]

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7 Steps to unlimited free questionnaires

April 1, 2011
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Gathering primary research about your organization is priceless. Good organizations conduct research. Great companies do it often. How closely are you listening? Every business owner has three goals for research: 1. Get the maximum number of responses 2. Get real-time feedback 3. Do it all for free Right now Google is the only service to [...]

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Atrium – Make Your Team Collaborate Like Never Before

March 17, 2011
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This tool has it all. Document sharing. Instant messaging. Calendar interoperability. Everything your organization needs to work together more seamlessly is bundled in this distribution.

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Does Oklahoma seem more crowded?

March 2, 2011
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Traffic seem a little heavier during rush hour?

As a matter of fact, the population of the state of Oklahoma increased by 8.7% over the last decade. While still behind the regional average…

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How media social is your business?

February 16, 2011
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Many businesses rely on making personal connections to build their revenue. Often, a firm handshake and a steady gaze is the only way to really trust someone you are doing business with. But times are changing, is your business adopting social media? Do you trust Amazon? Apple? I bet you have never met Steve Jobs. [...]

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Michael Porter on Corporate Social Responsibility

January 30, 2011
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Michael Porter seeks to redefine capitalism. Porter, whose theory has shaped much of what business schools teach about competitive advantage and business strategy, is a cornerstone in B-schools as well as the boardroom. His work simply cannot go unnoticed. Even if Porter’s work could go unnoticed, current events like hedge fund manager John Paulson earning [...]

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Cheers to the star entrepreneurs… for now.

January 11, 2011
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Article review: Reinvent Your Business Before It’s Too Late by Paul Nune & Tim Breene – Harvard Business Review “Sooner or later, all businesses, even the most successful, run out of room to grow. Faced with this unpleasant reality, they are compelled to reinvent themselves periodically. The ability to pull off this difficult feat and [...]

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