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9 Predictions for Analytics 9 Predictions for Analytics

9 Predictions for Analytics

Analytics is the collection and interpretation of data patterns, which includes the use of computer programming, operations research and statistics. Organizations generally use analytics to quantify, predict and improve business performance, with specific areas of study that include the following:

May 26, 2017

Top 10 Must Follow Ecommerce Experts Top 10 Must Follow Ecommerce Experts

Top 10 Must Follow Ecommerce Experts

Entering the ecommerce community is like going through a maze. You don’t know which direction is going to lead to the right path or what’s going to be a dead end. One effective way to gather resources and information would be to follow experts in ecommerce and online marketplaces.

May 4, 2017

The State of the Sharing Economy The State of the Sharing Economy

The State of the Sharing Economy

We took a look at the state of the sharing economy last year, but things change quickly. What's new and need to know for the sharing economy in 2017?

March 7, 2017

Should Your Marketplace Use the Gig Economy? Should Your Marketplace Use the Gig Economy?

Should Your Marketplace Use the Gig Economy?

What exactly is the “Gig Economy”? This widely popular term has grown as permanent jobs are much harder to come by. According to Techtarget, the gig economy is “an environment in which temporary positions are common and organizations with independent workers for short-term engagements”.

March 6, 2017

3 Lessons You Can Learn From The Sharing Economy 3 Lessons You Can Learn From The Sharing Economy

3 Lessons You Can Learn From The Sharing Economy

The sharing economy is becoming more and more integrated into everyday life. From hailing an Uber in the city, to sleeping in a strangers Airbnb listing, we have embraced sharing each other's underutilized assets to have unique experiences.

March 2, 2017

Community-Based Marketplaces Defend Against Tech “Apocalypse” Community-Based Marketplaces Defend Against Tech “Apocalypse”

Community-Based Marketplaces Defend Against Tech “Apocalypse”

In the days of everyone needing a “side hustle,” many feel like the American dream has failed us. Matt Ruby gives a hilariously accurate description of our complete consumption by technology in his recent article for Medium. But “the sharing economy” he critiques isn’t all about lining shareholders’ pockets.

January 19, 2017

How Airbnb is Addressing Racism in the Sharing Economy How Airbnb is Addressing Racism in the Sharing Economy

How Airbnb is Addressing Racism in the Sharing Economy

In September of 2015, Airbnb addressed concerns of discrimination against African American and Hispanic renters by rolling out a slate of new policies. But the home-sharing company might be falling short of racial equality amongst its users.

December 27, 2016

10 Collaborative Economy Books to Give for The Holidays 10 Collaborative Economy Books to Give for The Holidays

10 Collaborative Economy Books to Give for The Holidays

Don't know what to get that special entrepreneur in your life this holiday season? Look no further! These 10 collaborative economy books are the perfect gift idea for anyone looking to start a business in 2017.

December 13, 2016