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Four Ways To Have Fun With Technology

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Technology is an amazing thing. If you take some time to look back at science fiction movies from a couple decades (or more) ago you’ll find that a lot of the things that were once thought as only fiction are factual now. Things that we once thought were impossible are happening now in the world of technology.

Smartphones and computers are continually getting smaller and taking up less space. Plus, the technology that is arriving isn’t just all about helping people, like those devices used in hospitals and in the military, it’s also about making things people can get a little personal enjoyment out of. Here are some fun technological advances you may want to get your hands on. [Read more…] about Four Ways To Have Fun With Technology

Make Your Next Event a Lead-Generating Powerhouse

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One of the best ways to generate sales qualified leads (SQL) is to host a conference. One of the worst ways to sell that idea to your non-marketing focused boss is to use terms like SQL. When speaking to non-marketers, avoid marketing jargon.

Eliminating specialized jargon is also good practice for marketing your products, services, and brand. People don’t want to feel like they are being marketed to (targeted). They don’t want to be treated like leads and prospects. [Read more…] about Make Your Next Event a Lead-Generating Powerhouse

5 Tricks to Teach Your Teens Now that They Have a Smartphone

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Giving your teenager a smartphone makes it easier for you to stay in contact with him or her. Owning a smartphone comes with a lot of responsibilities, though. When they use their mobile devices improperly, teens can get themselves into trouble. You can help them stay safe by teaching them these five tricks.

Don’t Reply to Unknown Calls and Texts

Phishing scams used to rely on email to get personal information from victims. Today’s hackers know that they have more options. Phone calls and text messages have become one of their favorite ways to find new people they can take advantage of. [Read more…] about 5 Tricks to Teach Your Teens Now that They Have a Smartphone

The Solution For Your Security-Conscious Customers

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Unless you add extra layers of security to ensure that it remains private, email is an incredibly vulnerable form of communication, especially on a mobile device. As more and more people realize that sensitive information sent through emails is vulnerable to spying, cybercriminals and corporate espionage, they are looking for better ways to communicate safely. [Read more…] about The Solution For Your Security-Conscious Customers

Why Fluently Verbal Autistic Children Could Still Benefit From Speech Language Therapy

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Those on the higher end of the autistic spectrum might not always appear to need extra support. Often these people are very bright, intelligent, and display remarkable abilities in specific areas such as math, the arts, and yes, even languages. But, what is the difference between being proficient in reading, writing, or speaking and communicating? One involves the ability to learn, retain, and recognize patters and their meanings while the other is more intuitive and concerns relaying those thoughts and meanings to others. Learning how to communicate is integral to developing emotional maturity, relationships, and self-esteem as humans are naturally social creatures requiring one another’s feedback to grow and feel validated in the world. [Read more…] about Why Fluently Verbal Autistic Children Could Still Benefit From Speech Language Therapy

5 Costs Associated With Creating and Producing an App

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How easy do you imagine it will be to have an idea for an app to sell, and then make it happen so that you’ll make some money? In theory, it sounds like maybe you’ll just have to spend a little bit of time doing some programming, and then you’ll submit your app to the Android and iOS stores, and then money starts pouring in.

There’s a little bit more to it than that, and those extra parts will often cost you some money to make happen. These stages include app development, promotions, troubleshooting, maintenance, and possibly even infrastructure. Take a minute to think about each of those categories. [Read more…] about 5 Costs Associated With Creating and Producing an App