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Studies show that 73% of executives don’t believe that marketing drives awareness and
revenue. As marketers, we have to make sure that we can prove the ROI of our marketing efforts.

Do you know which metrics actually matter to your boss?

Our free marketing metrics cheat sheet includes:

Are you in the market for a new inbound marketing agency, but scared to death that you're going to make the wrong choice? There are many marketing agencies out there, but it can be difficult to determine which one is the right fit for your company.

When it comes to projects, goals, deadlines, commitments or challenges, effectively managing time and yourself is crucial to getting things done. Managing time includes prioritizing and planning, setting goals and delegating, analyzing time spent, monitor, scheduling and organizing.

We're excited to announce that we've moved to a new location in the Prairie Stone business park in Hoffman Estates, IL. This building is positioned within a 780-acre nature reserve near the Sears headquarters, the Sears Centre and the 90/route 59 interchange. It is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, video conferencing and other amenities, and there are numerous hotels and restaurants nearby.

These days there is a lot of talk about “the Cloud” but other than Apple’s ICloud there are actually a number of different choices such as Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive and more. Suddenly the Cloud has gotten very competitive. So how do you know which Cloud is right for you? It pays to know your options.

Flair Interactive wants to create products and services that will help you achieve outstanding results with your website and online marketing initiatives. Tell us what makes you tick by filling out our online survey, and you'll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card!

Anyone can have the title of manager, but being a good manager requires skill. Let’s look at 5 ways to be a better manager.

When you finish typing an email message, don’t forget to sign it. In email language, that doesn't mean simply typing your name. The “signature block” contains a great deal of information.

Staying focused is vital to accomplishing your goals and being productive. During the workday, several interruptions may keep you from getting your job done. How should you deal with these types of interruptions?

Are you making these dangerous mistakes?