In April 2006, Accustream iMedia Research recently came out with a powerful study entitled “Streaming Video 1998 2010: March To Mainstream”, which shows, among other things, that video streams have increased from 284.6 million in 1998 to a whopping 18 BILLION in 2005.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated world population is 6,512,370,258. This means that on average there were about three streams...

Keep an Open MindWe live in a diverse and fast pace world. Businesses hire fromall walks of life to create an eccentric and hopefully a betterbusiness. There is nothing wrong with this idea, but the realproblem happens when two people just focus on their differences. Not everyone is just like you, and it is almost pointless to tryto find and hire these people. You dont want clones of yourselffor how will you ever gain...

For stronger signal strengths, lesser static interruptions, andbetter GPS reception and accuracy, use an external antenna.PocketPC gadgets from HP iPAQ, Dell, and Palm, especially thosewith cellular phone and GPS capabilities, can work better withvarious signal enhancers. An external antenna is one of the numerous PDA handheldaccessories along with PDA cases, screen protectors, styluses,car mounts, cables, and others...

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and, similarly, distinct processes that enhance idea selection, development and commercialisation. Whilst there is no sure fire route to commercial success, these processes improve...

Looking for a new twist on an old concept? Fax broadcasting has been used in marketing for several years, but now there is something new. Using email and fax broadcasting to communicate with employees, customers, and associates is the latest rave in business. Along with speeding up your communication it also reduces the amount of time your employees need to spend around the fax machine either waiting to send or receive...

Media relations can be difficult, but also rewarding. And the lessons we learn from working with newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and online publications should increase the effectiveness of all our communication initiatives. That’s because dealing with the media parallels our dealings with other stakeholders. In media relations, the competition to be heard and get a response intensifies. As the old saying...

Commonly Reported Advantages Of A Faster Connection There are many types of high speed Internet access currently available including DSL, Cable or Satellite access. But how do you know if you need high speed Internet? The best way to decide this is to fully understand the benefits of high speed Internet. Here are some of the commonly reported advantages of a faster connection: Dial up service typically doesn’t allow...

Closing the Gap Between Success and SignificanceThink of the person you most admire. This might be a teacher, abusiness associate, an inspirational leader, a mentor or friendwho made a significant impact on your life. You remember themfor what they did for you at a time when you needed theirdirection.Contrast this person with the college professor who said, “Youcan interpret this story two ways, my way and the wrong...

Mathematics is unerring. As a child we are taught that 2 + 2 = 4. This will never change and will always yield the same results; except when it comes to calculating you phone bill. Most long distance carriers advertise their low rate per minute costs. However, before you can really make an informed decision as to which carrier offers the best value you need to consider all of the other costs that may be buried in the...

If you were to build a house, you would begin with a blueprint.This blueprint proves useful because it contains more thandirections on how to build a house. It also describes thefinished house. So, what does this have to do with leadership?Last month I asked an audience of leaders to tell me thecharacteristics of an ideal leader. Their answers were (in theorder collected):A good listener, enthusiasm, passion, shows appreciation,...