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9 Event Management Software That Will Make You a Rockstar - 2 views

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shared by Luis Valdivia on 27 Mar 17 - No Cached
  • Trello
  • you need event management software that can save you time, keep you organized, and take care of every detail of your event
  • There is a ton of event planning software on the market
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  • Organizers' Favorite Event Management Software
  • Eventbrite This is a popular ticketing solution for events ranging from small meetups to large concerts. The system is customizable and allows people to register from their phones. You can use it to send email confirmations and reminders.
  • Whova (All-in-One Event Management Software)
  • Whova all-in-one event management software enables you to seamlessly manage your event from beginning to end within one system. It provides flexibility to opt in/out of certain functionalities according to your needs
  • it can help with event registration, event marketing, attendee engagement through the conference app, event website creation and agenda management, attendee check-in, name badge generation, and more
  • There are many platforms that help you collect and display tweets about your event on a big screen in real time. One of the first social media walls, Everwall (formerly Tweetwall) gets posts on displays quickly and also provides extensive moderation, customization, and advertising options.
  • Event management software is an event planner's best friend
  • It has a strong visual interface, simple usability, and collaboration features.
  • OpenConf
  • OpenConf is a conference management software used by many academic conferences. It allows organizers to call for paper submissions, build peer-review process, and approve and publish content.
  • Users can search session information with built-in search functionality. OpenConf provides a website builder and online registration as well.
  • Boomset
  • Boomset provides check-in, on-demand badge printing and guest list management system. It allows facial recognition check-in and tracking attendees with RFID-enabled wristbands. Using badges and wristbands, attendees can even purchase merchandise, meals, drinks during events.
  • Everwall
  • This is a project management software
  • WordPress Theme
  • Slido
  • It enables users to crowdsource top questions in order to drive meaningful conversations.
  • WordPress is a popular content management system used by over 80 million websites and fully customizable thanks to many themes and plugins.
  • Luis Valdivia on 18 Feb 20
     
    With the continuous developments in technology and its adoption in the hospitality industry, businesses are increasingly adopting event management software to enhance their performance and performance. This article looks at eight of the leading event management software that businesses can choose from. The article is a great read to all individuals in the event management business.
Luis Valdivia

The Mobile Proximity Marketing Advantages and Disadvantages Retailers Must Know - Shopk... - 1 views

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shared by Luis Valdivia on 11 Feb 20 - No Cached
  • sights on purchase behaviors
  • proximity marketing, which employs geolocation to market to consumers within physical reach of a store
  • Beacon technology, which powers proximity marketing, results in an estimated 40 million messages a year, and that number is ever increasing. As a result, the retail industry must be sure it is primed to take full advantage of this technology now and in the coming years.
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  • proximity marketing is ideal for targeting the right audience at the right time
  • proximity marketing could be a valuable resource for increasing market share and brand awareness
  • Proximity marketing doesn’t require much effort from store personnel. It’s automatic; technology does the work for you.
  • creased brand awareness
  • Engaged users
  • Higher conversion rates
  • It is estimated that 57% of consumers are likely to engage with location-based advertising.
  • An automated edge
  • The Mobile Proximity Marketing Advantages for Retailers
  • sights on purchase behaviors
  • Insights on purchase behavior
  • One highly valuable aspect of proximity marketing is the data it creates. You’re essentially getting a purchase map from the consumers in your store.
  • The Challenges of Proximity Marketing and its Disadvantages
  • Challenges
  • While consumers download a large number of apps, they don’t use a majority of those apps regularly
  • Conversion issues
  • Management complexity
  • Proximity marketing is a specialty form of marketing that not every company can manage. It requires the right hardware and programming as well as an expert to monitor it
  • Privacy concerns:
  • Luis Valdivia on 11 Feb 20
     
    This article looks at the benefits of proximity and its disadvantages. The author explores multiple reasons why modern businesses should use proximity marketing. For instance, it helps businesses to target ideal customers at the right time. it also improves customer experience, customer loyalty, and thus, creating a competitiveadvantage in the marlket. Conversely, it has some negatives. therefore, before implementing the technology, entrepreneurs should look out for ways to minize the demerits in order to gain the most from the technology.
Luis Valdivia

Council Post: Nine Ways Tech Companies Can Stay Ahead Of The Curve - 2 views

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council post ways tech companies curve

shared by Luis Valdivia on 04 Feb 20 - No Cached
  • Technology is changing at an exponential rate, with new software and systems emerging constantly
  • The fast pace of technological advancements requires businesses in the field to spare no effort in staying up to date with the changes or, indeed, being at the forefront of change, if they want to stand out and be successful.
  • ways in which tech businesses can be prepared for change and stay ahead of the curve.
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  • Embrace The Discomfort
  • Be receptive and adaptive to change, however uncomfortable that may be.
  • Tech execs need to disrupt the current thinking within an enterprise, they need to be agile in decision-making, take risks and keep up with the innovation ecosystem.
  • Respond Rapidly To Change
  • Technology executives need to be able to respond rapidly to this change, not let it overwhelm them
  • Be Disruptive And Agile
  • It is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your team.
  • Focus On Innovation
  • Innovation isn't about managing at scale. It's about focusing on the one key product that will win an industry
  • Not Be Afraid To Ask 'Dumb' Questions
  • Be Innovative And Proactive Instead Of Reactive
  • With the rate technology advanced in the past, executives needed to be flexible and adaptable
  • Technology leaders need to innovate, to be proactive rather than reactive. The ones who will be successful are the ones who will find new, creative ways to use technology to make their teams better
  • Understand Scale
  • Luis Valdivia on 04 Feb 20
     
    This article looks at the ways that companies can use to remain ahead of the curve in technology. Such ways include being receptive and adaptive to change, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of their teams, responding to change quickly, as well as being disruptive and agile. The article also encourages businesses to pay attention to innovation, and to be proactive and innovative, instead of reactive.
Luis Valdivia

Reasons to Switch to a Point-of-Sale System - Business 2 Community - 1 views

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  • As a business owner, you have a number of decisions to make to ensure the efficiency, profitability, and success of your business. Among the most important decisions to make is how you will ring up sales
  • If you are currently using a traditional cash register, making the switch to a point-of-sale, or POS, system could help you to manage your business in a more streamlined manner while taking advantage of more opportunities for increasing your bottom line.
  • POS systems are comprised of computer software and a hardware network that work together to record sales as they occur
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  • reasons to consider making the switch to a POS system
  • Identifying the Reason for Inventory Shrink
  • With a POS system, it is possible to automate a variety of functions.
  • Identifying which products have been marked down and then accurately recording those discounts can be a headache for many retailers
  • Making Markdown Management Easier
  • Maintaining Control When Away
  • Tracking Promotions More Successfully
  • Prices Remain Consistent Across Locations
  • Improved Customer Service
  • More Efficient Use of Personnel
  • Improved Employee Management
  • Luis Valdivia on 28 Jan 20
     
    The author of this article targets entrepreneurs and explains the need to implement point-of-sale systems in businesses. The author explains that POS systems help businesses to track promotions more successfully and improve customer service, and thus, enhancing customer satisfaction. Besides, the system improves employee management.
Luis Valdivia

5 benefits of global distribution systems for hotels | Hotel Management - 0 views

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shared by Luis Valdivia on 22 Jan 20 - No Cached
  • The main purpose of a global distribution system is to help travel agents search for hotel accommodations that fit a set of criteria.
  • It is a business-to-business system used by companies to stay on top of real-time data about the availability of travel arrangements, such as hotel rooms, to sell them to customers planning to travel
  • The airline industry was searching for a way to automate the travel reservation and booking process for travel agents so that they could more efficiently access information about flight schedules, fares and seat availability.
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  • It was an invention of the airline industry that was first used in the 1960s.
  • There are several major benefits when it comes to global distribution systems within the hotel industry
  • Increased Access to Travel Agents for More Bookings
  • More Efficient Booking Process
  • travel agents are able to bundle travel deals for the same trip
  • Less Expensive than Marketing
  • While there is an initial fee in setting up a global distribution system for a hotel, this is likely much less than a hotel chain would have to invest in marketing costs to see the same increase in bookings
  • many of the leading distribution systems are capable of complete integration with the property-management system, which helps manage the daily operational tasks of a hotel
  • Three major systems used today for hotel bookings are Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport
  • Luis Valdivia on 22 Jan 20
     
    In this article, the author looks at the benefits that hotels derive from implementing global distribution systems (GDS). some of such benefits include an efficient booking process that alleviates administrative burdens in booking rooms. Besides, GDS is less expensive than marketing, and facilitates the integration of property-management systems with the daily operational tasks of a business. Thus, despite its challenges, it is a vital technology in hotels today.
Luis Valdivia

Advantages and Disadvantages Of Cloud Computing - 0 views

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cloud computing advantages disadvantages cloud

shared by Luis Valdivia on 15 Jan 20 - No Cached
  • Cloud computing is a term referred to storing and accessing data over the internet. It doesn't store any data on the hard disk of your personal computer. In cloud computing, you can access data from a remote server.
  • Advantages of Cloud Computing
  • Cost saving is the biggest benefit of cloud computing. It helps you to save substantial capital cost as it does not need any physical hardware investments.
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  • Cloud computing offers a competitive edge over your competitors. It helps you to access the latest and applications any time without spending your time and money on installations.
  • Cloud computing allows you to deploy your service quickly in fewer clicks.
  • Once the data is stored in a Cloud, it is easier to get the back-up and recovery of that, which is otherwise very time taking process on-premise.
  • In the cloud, software integration is something that occurs automatically
  • Reliability is one of the biggest pluses of cloud computing.
  • Mobility
  • Unlimited storage capacity
  • Collaboration
  • he cloud computing platform helps employees who are located in different geographies to collaborate in a highly convenient and secure manner.
  • Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
  • Performance Can Vary
  • Cloud technology is always prone to an outage and other technical issues
  • Another drawback while working with cloud computing services is security risk
  • Downtime
  • Good Internet connectivity is a must in cloud computing
  • Many cloud storage service providers limit bandwidth usage of their users.
  • Cloud Computing companies fail to provide proper support to the customers
  • Despite all the pro and cons, we can't deny the fact that Cloud Computing is the fastest growing part of network-based computing. It offers a great advantage to customers of all sizes: simple users, developers, enterprises and all types of organizations. So, this technology here to stay for a long time.
  • Luis Valdivia on 15 Jan 20
     
    This article explores the pros and cons of cloud computing. the author describes cloud computing as the storing and accessing of data over the internet. some of the advantages of cloud computing that the author lists include cost savings, automatic software integration, unlimited storage capacity, reliability, and mobility. Conversely, cloud computing comes with various cons including security concerns, lack of support from providers, downtime, and reduced performance in some situations.
Luis Valdivia

The Role of Management Information Systems | Smartsheet - 2 views

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MIS Management Information Systems

shared by Luis Valdivia on 09 Jan 20 - No Cached
  • management information systems (or information management systems) are tools used to support processes, operations, intelligence, and IT.
  • MIS tools move data and manage information
  • The technology and tools used in MIS have evolved over time
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  • MIS produce data-driven reports that help businesses make the right decisions at the right time
  • Management information system is a broad term that incorporates many specialized systems
  • At their core, management information systems exist to store data and create reports that business pros can use to an
  • alyze and make decisions
  • Using an MIS system can improve the performance of a company in many ways
  • Any organization that does not use MIS simply will not exist for long
  • Beyond the need to stay competitive, there are some key advantages of effective use of management information systems: Management can get an overview of their entire operation. Managers have the ability to get feedback about their performance. Organizations can maximize benefits from their investments by seeing what is working and what isn’t. Managers can compare results to planned performance by identifying strengths and weakness in both the plan and the performance. Companies can drive workflow improvements that result in better alignment of business processes to customer needs. Many business decisions are moved out of upper management to levels of the organization that is closer to where the knowledge and experience lie.
  • Luis Valdivia on 09 Jan 20
     
    This article explores the existence and significance of management information systems (MIS) in modern businesses. The article also explains the meaning of MIS, its types, and its benefits. Besides, the author explains how MIS can be improved.
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