Tag: OECD
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How Productive People Beat the Daily Hustle
Sometimes, the busiest people confuse being busy with being productive. High activity gives us the perception of productivity, but daily hustle isn’t always directly related. Being productive requires a set of skills that don’t develop simply by being (or feeling) busy. A good way to illustrate this is how we handle problems. Less productive people…
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Business Metrics Everyone Should Understand
It seems we live in a world saturated with data, business metrics, and performance reports. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are used by both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations as a fundamental analytical system to understand how a company performs in its market. Unfortunately, it’s very common for companies to become overwhelmed by…
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Social Media in SMEs: Make Them Work for Your Business
Social media in SMEs has carved out an important space among our usual communication channels. On a personal level, nowadays it’s almost unthinkable not to use them to connect with old acquaintances, stay updated on topics of interest, leverage their reach to make ourselves heard, or simply strengthen our bonds with close contacts. For this…
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Multiply Your Company’s Sales!
Sales are scarce, competition is fierce, and although the outlook is gradually improving, we are in a truly challenging moment.We need to sell more and, above all, sell better, but… We don’t want to be pessimistic, so we’ve gathered some actionable tips to weather what seems (and hopefully is) the end of the storm. Among…
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Better Meetings with Teams
In times of hybrid work, the best option for collaborating and holding meetings is Microsoft Teams. This application, which is included in the Microsoft 365 suite (with tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, among others), offers a range of features that enable efficient and secure work, keeping everyone productive, even when working remotely. Meetings with…
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Robotics: One of the Most Impactful Technologies in Manufacturing
One of the major trends we are seeing in Industry 4.0 is robotics; however, this is a technology with a long history and, specifically in manufacturing, it has been in use for many years. What is Robotics? The concept refers to the use of machines in production processes. In common usage within environments related to…
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What Really Matters in Business is Achieving Results
We are living in a results-driven economy, where achieving business objectives with the resources available is more important than ever. High competition and market instability put greater pressure on companies to be profitable and, therefore, to be more efficient. In this context, having ERP software is essential for improving organizational efficiency and enhancing results across…
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Data-Driven Decision Making
According to a report published in 2020 on the state of business analytics, most decision-making in companies is based on perceptions. Even though 94% of corporations consider data and its analysis important, 97% of their decisions are not based on it. These results are a drag on digital transformation and business growth—two factors that are…
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The 5 Most Common Digital Marketing Mistakes in SMEs
Even in the most traditional businesses, it’s increasingly common to be aware of the possibilities offered by digital marketing and the online world to attract new customers, increase sales, or improve user service. Even if at first glance our business doesn’t seem closely linked to the online world, the truth is that it’s an important…
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Tips to Return from Vacation at Your Best Level
Back-to-school season is approaching, but children aren’t the only ones affected. Adults, after a period of rest or inactivity, also need to return to routine and work. It’s something we know is inevitable when going on vacation, yet for many people it still feels like a small trauma. To prevent this, it’s crucial to have…
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