This free online diploma-level course from ALISON offers a comprehensive review of project management such as methodology, toolsets and documentation, and the project life cycle including analysis, planning, design and evaluation. The course also includes a project management case study. Upon completion of this course you will know what needs to be considered when planning a … [Read more...]
The Guide to Launching Your App: 5 Lessons
Emily Egbert, spokesperson for HitUp, says that "launching an app is like having your first child; it’s a good idea to talk to someone who’s been through the process before anything goes off the rails. When my company launched its app, we did some things right — and we made a few mistakes." Emily lists five lessons they learned that should be kept in mind to ensure your … [Read more...]
Critical Skills for Entrepreneurs
This Alison course will show you how the timing of an idea is very important and why it is very difficult to call. Kaplan shares his advice on the types of risks that companies face when they start off and how the trick is to get the risk out as soon as possible. He discusses the best time to start a business, why he admires and respects business leaders such as Bill Gates and … [Read more...]
Facebook: Is It Still Worth It for Businesses to Keep Their Pages?
Deborah Sweeney - CEO, MyCorporation: As I’m sure every small business owner has noticed, Facebook reach has been dwindling significantly in the past couple months. In the Facebook page update email I receive on a weekly basis, my used-to-be green numbers are now an alarming shade of red, showing that my reach is accomplishing negative results- a very drastic change from our … [Read more...]
You’ve heard of HealthCare.gov. Now meet HealthCare.com
In just a few weeks, millions of people will be heading to the federal site HealthCare.gov to shop for medical insurance when a new open-enrollment period begins. If some of those people wind up by mistake at HealthCare.com instead, well, Jeff Smedsrud is fine with that. Smedsrud is chief executive of HealthCare.com, which holds a seemingly invaluable piece of Internet real … [Read more...]
These Small Business Accounting Mistakes Come at a Big Cost
There is money flowing out of your business right now as a result of simple small business accounting mistakes. This article tells you how to fix them. The top ten mistakes listed are: Not Balancing Your Bank Statements Letting Customers Pay With 30, 45 or 60 Day Terms Not Following up to See if Invoices are Received and Scheduled to be Paid Not Checking Invoices and … [Read more...]
SearchMetrics Released SEO Ranking Factors For 2014
SearchMetrics announced their 2014 SEO ranking factors study is now ready for download. Every year, SearchMetrics releases the study but this is the largest study they’ve done, with almost 100 pages and by adding dozens of new factors like time of site, bounce rate, fresh links and others. The key take away from here is that content may now be truly king. Marcus Tober … [Read more...]
Online Leadership Programs
Leadership programs are useful for those interested in pursuing supervisory, management or leadership positions in business, government, military and other settings. Some take programs in criminal justice leadership, others take programs in organizational leadership or leadership psychology, and organizational leadership degrees. Whatever your interest is, or whatever your … [Read more...]
Business Programs
Many future and current college students analyze the potential that a degree may hold for them, especially in today's challenging economic environment. The economic downturn of 2008 made many business students and graduates wonder what their degrees would be worth. There are fortunately many rewarding opportunities available for those who hold associates, bachelors, and master … [Read more...]
Financial Planning Degree Programs
Financial strategy and knowledge is vital if you want to plan the financial future of any organization regardless of its size. This particular sector is also essential for personal companies or small businesses seeking consulting services. Financial planning degree programs provide the skills and knowledge needed for planning the financial future of any business. Pursuing a … [Read more...]
Finance Degree Programs
Every business has a necessity for an individual with expertise in finance. Some of the different fields that relate to this are accounting, credit analysis, financial planning and financial analysis. The formations of new businesses in the future will greatly increase the demand for financial education to ensure the success of the businesses. Finance degree programs lead to … [Read more...]
Information Management Training
Information management is concerned the activities and technologies involved in capturing, processing, storing, delivering and using information required for managing and strategizing in organizations. Information management training can provide a flexible and convenient way for you to qualify for a prestigious career. Business information management professionals may plan, … [Read more...]
