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"The cloud" sounds like a nebulous other-world without definition or structure, but the reality is quite different. Moving your small business to the cloud can save you time, energy, and money, all while improving communication and collaboration among your team. Check out six specific benefits of taking the leap with your small business.

IDC Retail Insights releases the results of its 2013 Annual Shopper survey, revealing that nearly two-thirds of consumers worry they don't have enough control over what retailers can know about them. Here are some more of the green lights and bright red lines retailers should abide when it comes to consumer dispositions on this topic of hot debate.

The new Director, Global Social Media & Digital Marketing will focus on social media, web and mobile strategies as one channel to tell a story.

Best-selling author, Gary Vaynerchuk is a self-described influencer, entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, speaker and Jets fan. Recently, he weighed in on The White Houses March Madness-themed marketing campaign to uninsured 20-somethings. So, whats the verdict? Vaynerchuk is shocked by the number of brands that are still trying to reach Millennials through print, radio, and TV.

Todays consumer-driven marketplace, along with the rise of social media, means bad news travels fast. The quality of a companys supply chain is often times directly linked to the companys brand and image.

The new CIO is a seasoned veteran of the information technology business, joining Nike most recently from Barclays Bank and Wells Fargo.

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