How Social Media is Destroying Productivity (Infographic)

How Social Media is
Destroying Productivity

So, you’ve just finished a task or an assignment and figure you deserve a little mental break. Why not check Facebook or Twitter? It will only take you five minutes, right? Wrong.

As American students and workers spend more time on the Internet and on social media sites in particular, their levels of productivity are tanking. The average college student might spend three hours checking their various social media sites, but only two hours studying. That discrepancy is reflected in lower GPAs. Workers aren’t faring much better, either. Every time someone at work gets an IM, a Facebook message or a tweet, it takes them a whopping 23 minutes to get back on task. Taken all together, that costs the American economy $650 billion per year in lost productivity. The next time you think about checking a social media site, consider how much time and energy it will actually take.

Social Media At Work by http://www.learnstuff.com

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10 New Posts & 1 New Infographic Today, 10.30.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights today include:
– assess your learning style – improved learning = improved effectiveness!
– either “you got it or you don’t”  🙂  executive presence that is!
– interesting read of top business school professors – search their works!
– vendors and NPD – a long read download of 13 pages – recommended!
– long read download of 26 pages – “After Broadband” – recommended!
– make most of guest blogging — yeah, SEND ME YOUR  ARTICLE!
– plus even more today as usual — and then to archives !

INFOGRAPHICS page today includes a new post:
– How Social Media is Destroying Productivity
– we posted a new one yesterday on BYOD

Tomorrow is Halloween and the last day of October, then, we launch into the final two months of the year with year end holiday sales and all the other year end tasks on which I hope you are already working.

Enjoy all!

Beverly

BYOD: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Infographic)

Find more amazing infographics on NerdGraph Infographics

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10 New Posts & 1 New Infographic Today, 10.29.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights today include:
– mobile to be big this holiday season — build apps and use the right channel
– big guys are setting up same day delivery — major competition
– if you are reseller, check out court case pending — impact could be great
– recognize when goals change your market — ROI metrics need to change also
– one of my favorites (of course) leadership brain tools
– update on whistleblower status from Harvard Law
– plus even more as usual — explore today and then explore on all of the site!

INFOGRAPHICS page today includes one new:
– Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) | The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Enjoy!

A message from us:  We hope all of our relatives, friends and colleagues on the East Coast stay safe tonight.  The latest news is that “Sandy” was downgraded from hurricane to storm — still packing walloping winds and rain though.

Beverly

5 New Posts, 2 New Guest Posts & 3 New Infographics Today, 10.26.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights today include:
– can business embed IT — good read.
– financial markets effect on economic decisions.
– a look at the data management we need yet to conquer.
– the public versus private boundaries in capital
– plus even more today as usual — do explore current and archives.

GUEST POST (1) page has a new article today (good read):
– A Small Business Survival Guide The First Three Years, by Sarah Levy

GUEST POST (2) page has a new article today (good read):
– ‘Micro’ Management for ‘Macro’ Benefits, by James Harrison

 INFOGRAPHICS page has three new infographics today, don’t miss these:
– Image Sizing Cheat Sheet for Social Media   
– 10 of the Spookiest Cyber Attacks in 2012
– The Conversion Rate Optimization Report 2012

Enjoy all of these and then explore for even more!

Everyone everywhere have a great weekend!

Beverly

Picture Perfect: Image Sizing Cheat Sheet for Social Media (Infographic)

Source: lorirtaylor.com via Angie on Pinterest

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10 Of The Spookiest Cyber Attacks (Infographic)

Source: mashable.com via Angie on Pinterest

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The Conversion Rate Optimization Report 2012 (Infographic)

Source: econsultancy.com via Angie on Pinterest

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7 New Posts, 2 New Guest Posts & 1 New Infographic Today, 10.23.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights today include:
– should you offer to match a competitor’s price — read this first.
– stress management tools to help you handle or avoid stress.
– knowledge management – know what this means — read article.
– when do you cut losses and move on?
– and even more today – as usual.

GUEST POST (1) page has a new article today:
– The Benefits Of Leasing Photocopiers And Printers  by Christina Appleworth

GUEST POST (2) page has a new article today:
– Why Trade Shows are Still Important to a Business by  Display Wizard, the UK specialists

INFOGRAPHICS page has a new infographic today:
– Increase Your Revenue With Gift Cards  from Nerdgraph Infographics

Enjoy all!

Beverly

The VC Term Sheet Decoded : Managing :: AMEX

Are you about to launch into the search for funding?  Link to the  infographic from AMEX that gives you the basic VC term sheet information and what it means.

Excerpt:  Ready to raise capital? For many new businesses, this can mean approaching venture capitalists for startup funding. And if you’re lucky enough to get them interested, you will be introduced to a term sheet. The term sheet is, in the simplest terms, the contract between investors and companies raising capital. It includes stipulations on who owns how much of the company, the terms under which the investors will supply the capital you need, and who gets what when the company is either sold or taken public. Here we decode the most important parts of the VC term sheet with the help of Jason Mendelson, co-author of Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist. This is the first step to building a knowledge base to have your funding conversations end on a note where everyone feels they are a part of a fair business deal.

Read full infographic here via The VC Term Sheet Decoded : Managing :: American Express OPEN Forum.

10 New Posts Today, 10.19.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights today:
– table of methods for problem solving and more.
– how to be more creative – this is where ideas come from!
– eCommerce ramping up to meet 2012 Holiday Season.
– body language and facial cues – how to read the other guy.
– equity market structure and self-regulation from Harvard Law.
– business outlook and trends from Harvard Law.
– a fix for financial reporting please.
– plus even more today as usual.

GUEST POST pages 1 and 2 –  each has a new article as of yesterday.

INFOGRAPHICS page –  a new infographic as of yesterday.

Enjoy all!

I just had a potential client tell me they wanted to reorganize it all  …  or as she expressed it, “to put all the ducks in order”.   I like my “ducks in order” also.  I plan to spend some time this weekend to catch up here “putting my ducks in order” after a hectic week.

Everyone everywhere have a great weekend whether you are enjoying rest and relaxation or working a bit as I am.

Beverly

11 New Posts, 2 New Guest Posts & 1 New Infographic, 10.18.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights include:
– copy of IRS 2013 Pension Plan Limitations
– Deloitte gave us two good articles today, one on inside/outside architecture
– Booz & Co. gives us talent pipeline article – good read
– trim shipping cost, 10 ways and tips
– next generation supply chains
– Harvard Law gives us the update at end of 2012 Proxy Season
– marketing tools free from Google
– plus even more topics in today’s posts, please explore all

GUEST POST (1)  and  (2) pages — Two New Today:
– The Ins and Outs of Creating a Saleable Product by Sauce Communications
– Cash Advance Loan Gives Financial Opportunity for Your Small Business by Brian Thomas

INFOGRAPHICS page, One New Today:
– The Rise of MCommerce

Enjoy all!

Beverly

The Rise of MCommerce (Infographic)

Mobile commerce is huge, and it’s only getting bigger. With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, there has never been a more important time to understand the significance of mcommerce within the online retail world. We analyzed mobile data from over 35,000 Shopify stores and found some really interesting trends.

by warrendunlop. Learn about business intelligence tools.

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The Top 1000 YouTube Channels (Infographic)

Find more amazing infographics on NerdGraph Infographics

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READ: 17 New Posts, 1 New Guest Post & 2 New Infographics, 10.15.12 Small Business News to Use

HOME page highlights today include:
– two articles on mind-mapping, by apps or by pencil and paper.
– businesses you can easily start at home.
– mind your credit scores — check how they might be used!
– accounting standards and financial reporting —  relevance is!
– a handbook for Dodd-Frank — about time, yes?
– big data “what ifs”  —  calling geeks for 1,000 computers!
– vendor negotiation advice — don’t neglect these guys.
– and lots more topics today!

GUEST POST (1) page has a new article,  Where to Start with Your Content Marketing Strategy, by Charlotte Rivington.   Good read and how-to takeaways.

INFOGRAPHICS page  has two new infographics published this weekend, The Top 1,000 YouTube Channels   and   The State of Corporate Wellness Programs in America.  Check them both — good information

Well, there you are — enjoy all!  It’s a bang-up start to the work week, don’t you agree?

Beverly