According to the research company International Data Corp, as much as a third of the workforce will be remote by 2016. More than half of all American’s now own a smartphone, and in the first quarter of 2012 alone Apple shipped 15 million iPads. According to Forbes, the use of tablets as an enterprise solution would rise by 50% over 2012.
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Hotel loyalty programs obviously exist to benefit both the hotel and the program member. The hotels receive the guests’ repeat business, and the guest receives extra perks and special deals at the hotel. One of those perks is free Wi-Fi, which is crucial for business travelers, because constant internet connection is one of the requirements of today’s economic reality.
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Since a couple of our last posts dealt with hotel Wi-Fi for business travelers, we thought we’d extend the exploration of Wi-Fi accessibility to include 6 unexpected places to get free Wi-Fi. Road warriors never know where they may find themselves during their business trip, so knowing this list will help you get connected when you’re in a pinch. Let’s explore these lesser-known options.
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Small business owners and startup entrepreneurs must wear many hats. They play the roles of accountant, secretary, salesman, marketer, shipping coordinator. Chief executive and janitor. Magician. Miracle-worker. And while it’s fun to pursue an entrepreneurial adventure, it’s often challenging and far from easy. So we’ve found you a little help. If you own an iPhone or iPad, you’ll want to check out these 5 iOS apps -- they’ll make your life much easier.
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In our last post, we gave you a list of the best and worst hotels for Wi-Fi options and promised to give you a picture of the international hotel Wi-Fi scene. This is also brought to you courtesy of the HotelChatter Annual Wi-Fi Report 2013. So without further ado, here it is. Those marked with an asterisk offer Wi-Fi for free.
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According to the 2013 Hotel WiFi Report by HotelChatter, 64% of hotels now offer free Wi-Fi, which is great news for business travelers around the world. However, some of these free Wi-Fi options come with caveats, such as a time limit, a requirement to join the hotel’s loyalty program, or availability only in the lobby. If you travel often and require constant connectivity, then keep reading to find out which hotels offer free Wi-Fi and which ones do not. In our next blog post, we’ll break down the international hotel Wi-Fi scene for those whose business takes them overseas.
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Entrepreneurs are a driven breed who willingly tackle many challenges along the road to success. Using a commuter car service is one way busy entrepreneurs maximize their productive time and ensure efficiency.
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