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It’s your business: Small but mighty — the business card

It’s your business: Small but mighty — the business card | Advance HDT While the world of marketing and communications is moving faster and faster towards digitalization and social media, there is one marketing tool that has withstood the test of time — the business card. The little cardboard or paper card is still one of the most cost-effective and valuable means of...

Predictions of a crash in housing prices have not come true

Predictions of a crash in housing prices have not come true | Advance HDT Were fears overblown that changes to the federal tax law would trigger plunging home values? You might recall the scary predictions that began coming last fall from the realty industry and some independent economists: Cutting tax benefits for homeowners would inevitably lead to declines of 4 to 10 p...

From coal to culture: The greening of Germany's cities

From coal to culture: The greening of Germany’s cities | Advance HDT Dubbed Germany's 'bike capital,',much of Munster's historic core is restricted to bikes and pedestrians. Mark Wessel Mark Wessel lives in Collingwood, Ont. and is a passionate advocate for living more sustainably at home and in the greater community. Visit his blog at sustainablecommunitybuilder.com...

How to Grow your Business with User-generated Content

How to Grow your Business with User-generated Content | Advance HDT Convincing people to check out your website is tough. More than that, convincing a visitor to buy your product is one of the hardest things to accomplish for a growing internet business. There are a few ways to counter this. Arguably, the best way is by getting consumers to share their positive expe...

5 ways to maximize your event promotion budget https://goo.gl/aCGB3N

5 ways to maximize your event promotion budget | Advance HDT Events are without a doubt still an extremely lucrative marketing avenue for any business. 80% of marketers believe live events are critical to their company’s success and they’re proven to directly impact product and service sales. However, only 28% of companies allocate more than 20% of their ...

All of us have a genius!

Your elusive creative genius Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

Panasonic’s Grand Plan for a Futuristic Smart City is Taking Shape

Panasonic’s Grand Plan for a Futuristic Smart City is Taking Shape | Advance HDT DENVER’S SMART CITY It was two years ago that Denver, Colorado announced it was partnering with electronics corporation Panasonic to turn a 400-acre stretch of land near the Denver International Airport into a “smart city” — a city that incorporates technology to improve infrastructure. The ...

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market Analysis 2018 to 2020

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market Analysis 2018 to 2020 | Advance HDT Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Market Research Report 2018-2022) provides an in-depth analysis of the US, Canada, and Asia Pacific appraisal market by value, by volume, by segments, by number of AMCs, appraiser’s tenure, etc. The report also gives an insight of the US, Canada, and Asia...

Seattle and Las Vegas Are the Hottest Real Estate Markets in the Country Right Now

Seattle and Las Vegas Are the Hottest Real Estate Markets in the Country Right Now | Advance HDT Looking to buy a home in Seattle or Las Vegas? You might want to hurry, as prices are rising fast—and showing no signs of slowing down. The just-released Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller Home Price Index shows home prices in most major markets are increasing steadily, with the west coast being esp...

Boost your in-house marketing from the outside

Boost your in-house marketing from the outside | Advance HDT More than ever, companies are bringing their marketing in-house. The common belief is that marketing is a pure science, driven by data. This is in large part because marketing practices require immediacy, metrics and data analysis. Without a doubt, data analysis helps marketers spend more efficientl...

It's never too late to reinvent yourself

How I became an entrepreneur at 66 It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner -- after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he's not alone. As he shares in this short, funny and inspiratio...