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Artist highlights power of GPS technology with glowing orbs

For those who grew up with the Internet, cell phones, GPS, and other modern technologies firmly in place, it’s difficult to imagine going through life without them. Even if you can remember when such antiquities as rotary phones, paper phone books, and foldout maps were ubiquitous, you’ve probably come to take for granted today’s technological […]

How to make an impactful survey without enlisting an army

While you may not have the resources to develop a longitudinal research study, it’s still possible to develop an impactful survey that gains the interest of your desired audience and gives you your desired results. A simple survey can achieve success with just a few people and a lot of research, planning, and outreach. Before […]

What (not) to do when your business receives a bad Yelp review

In the age of the Internet, the famous saying that the “customer is always right” rings true. We turn to Yelp and other online reviews for guidance, so one bad review (or several) can pose problems for businesses. Hopefully, they don’t follow the Union Street Guest House’s lead. As you may know, the Union Street […]

Grading small business friendliness across the United States

Want to start your own business but not sure where it belongs? A recent survey can help you decide. Online marketplace Thumbtack, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation recently released the findings of its third annual Small Business Friendliness Survey. The survey collected data from more than 12,000 small businesses in 38 states […]

Shopping small reaps big rewards

There are 23 million small businesses in the U.S. and the numbers keep growing, all thanks to consumers who increasingly support smaller enterprises over larger corporations. According to a UPS Store survey, the number of people who shopped at small businesses last year was greater than ever before and respondents cited a number of reasons […]

Yik Yak is the newest vehicle for teen cyberbullying

Yik Yak didn’t intend to be the newest way for teens to cyberbully their peers. But the app, meant to act as a virtual bulletin board for any 1.5 mile radius, has unwittingly become the next big gossip site for high school and even middle school students. Yik Yak was launched in December by recent […]

Google Glass and other wearable tech could revolutionize the workplace

Wearable technology like Google Glass is set to impact the workplace in ways we can’t imagine. While many of these changes are positive, there are some potential downsides. The real game changer is in field service, according to Gartner analyst Angel MacIntyre. If a technician is stuck, for example, he or she can simply “talk […]