A server is a computer that stores your website files. When you include management services such as performance monitoring and security protocols to the operations of a server, you get a hosting plan. When you are judging the suitability of a hosting plan you should, therefore, consider the server hardware,...

I have been a CEO for 45 years. That’s with two companies – Acxiom Corporation, world leader in data mining and its accompanying technology, which we grew from 25 employees in Arkansas to 7,000 employees worldwide, with $1.5 billion in annual revenue; and First Orion, my present company, a now...

A new ranking of the best countries in the world sees the United States placed behind both Canada and the United Kingdom, a position that may surprise many. Here's how the three compare. The report placed America at number 8, with Canada coming 3rd and the UK ranking 5th. The...

For the third year in a row, Switzerland is the world's best country, according to the latest study conducted by US News. The "Best Countries" index, ranks nations based on 75 different metrics such as quality of life, gender equality, economic influence, power, religious freedom, education, skilled labor force, technological...

If you run your own business, you know that at times it can be a struggle just to keep the lights on. Sure, the past year might have been good, but you never know what the future will bring as the possibility of a recession, increased competition, or a change...

The modern workplace is more than just a place to conduct business. It’s become a community where shared experiences and technology do everything from driving day-to-day operations to creating a desirable culture. Cultivating a modern workplace that enables people to work efficiently and draws people in with a compelling aura is critical...

If you’ve ever caught yourself daydreaming about starting an online business, you’re not alone. If you’ve been put-off from starting the ball rolling on your online business idea because of concerns over creating and managing a professional website, you’re also not alone. However, many business minded CEOs aren’t necessarily technically...

Business loans are something that many business owners take advantage of when they don't have the financial backing to expand, buy more inventories, or just increase the overall growth of the company. They are without a doubt an invaluable resource. However, the tricky part is actually securing that loan. In...

It was the latter half of December in Tokyo.  My fellow expatriates had left or were getting ready to leave for family reunions in their home country or vacations elsewhere.  A senior Japanese colleague asked me when I was leaving to spend the year-end holidays with my family in the...