Measuring Training Programs: Cost Vs Benefit

For decades, companies have struggled with the real costs Benefits and return on investment of training costs. With With the rise of online learning opportunities, organizations are shifting their focus from delivering costly on-site training programs to leveraging the new tools and technologies that are now available. Organizations need to understand and apply business analytics … Read more

Tackle and help out

Due to COVID-19, among others, learners are struggling to cope with the challenges this pandemic brings. Yes, it has been nearly two years and its aftermath is ravaging the joy of learning among learners who are among the least, lost and excluded. For example, in my co-ed class, less than half of my 38 students … Read more

Offline Businesses – The most effective online marketing uses direct marketing strategies

Direct marketing in the offline world has taken on huge proportions and evolved into a very professional industry where the biggest players are immensely successful. And the same direct marketing strategies and techniques are the hallmark of the most successful internet marketing companies, etc. In fact, every direct marketing professional should consider internet marketing as … Read more

Coursera: Top Universities Free Online

Last week, online education startup Coursera added 12 new university partners and raised an additional $6 million, taking venture funding to over $22 million. Coursera is a free online education platform that offers interactive college courses. The year-old company’s intention is to make courses from world-class universities available to the public for free. Last Tuesday … Read more

Mentor Me – How to choose and use a mentor to increase your professional success

Who Needs a Mentor? Aspiring entrepreneurs, successful business people, career starters and anyone who wants to become a successful and professional woman or man can benefit from a mentor. Chances are we’ve all had some sort of mentoring relationship. Many of us are mentors to others. In a recent study by CareerWomen.com, 64% of respondents … Read more

Is U.S. Immigration Reform Necessary?

The United States is the number one choice for international students and employees seeking higher education and better opportunities. Although the US is a great place to take your education and career to new heights, one of the biggest problems one faces is getting an immigrant visa. International students and new employees have a tough … Read more

Internet Marketing for Small Businesses and Online Promotion for Local Businesses

Small Business Internet Marketing Local Online Business Promotion How to start small business internet marketing and online local business promotion is a question many small and medium sized businesses are concerned about as more and more consumers turn to Yellow Pages and other forms of traditional print media are disregarding and moving online to find … Read more