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As companies have throttled back on hiring new employees, business analysts are trying to expand their skill sets to keep their existing jobs or find new positions. While the economy might be uncertain, there are skills that business analysts can develop to improve productivity and job security. Here are five skills you should have to improve employability when applying for any jobs in business analysis: 1. Learn SQL Structured Query Language (SQL) sounds like an intimidating computer language that requires years of study, but it is actually a practical language that helps create databases much larger than any Microsoft Excel…

I’ve worked for a few Montreal startups as a consultant and I’ve noticed that more often then not I don’t have to sign an non-disclosure agreement. That’s even after I’ve learned enough about the company to completely steal their ideas and bits of source code. Recently, while pitching a potential client, I got asked to fill in a Two-Way Non Disclosure Agreement using Adobe EchoSign.  It was my first time dealing with electronic documents, so I was amazed to see the simplicity of it all. I just had to tick a box from my personal email and I was done.…

CRM systems are used by many companies to communicate between their businesses and their customers. Unfortunately, there are many people who are not using CRM software effectively. Newer businesses stay away from CRM software because it can be quite expensive and therefore, do not see the beneficial reasons for using it. Approximately 12 years ago, Salesforce launched a less expensive CRM system that was also the first SaaS CRM. Now there are many other CRM products coming on the market to help newer startup companies by keeping the price down. These newer products are really easy to use and cost…

If you have a large collection of DVDs, or you store important documents and photos on DVDs, it is very important that you look after them properly. DVDs can become damaged and unusable over time if you do not look after them properly, and this could be very frustrating for you. Looking after your DVD collection is simple, so follow the tips below to make sure your DVDs last longer. Top Tips for Looking After DVDs One of the most important things to remember to do with your DVDs is to store them properly. Many people think that it is…

The Xbox One will be released later this year, and gamers are already getting excited about some of the titles that have been shown off for the next-generation console. It will do battle against the Playstation 4, which has also just announced a slew of impressive new titles. Here are some of the best games to look out for when the Xbox One finally arrives. Titanfall It is games like Titanfall that will make you say “I’m going to sell my Xbox today” and invest in the next-generation console. This game is exclusive to the Xbox and comes from the…

If you’re someone who occasionally laments the fact that you live with fairly limited horizons, there are some easy ways to expand your experiences, without even leaving the house. Trying out new film genres – whether they’re totally new, or just new to you – can open the doors of a whole cinematic universe to your eyes and ears. You might be able to stream films on-demand from the internet, depending on your equipment and whether you subscribe to any such services. But if you’re one of those people who likes to watch a film again and again, or listen…

So you got a new smartphone, and it’s taking over your life? Well first of all, don’t panic – there are plenty of coping strategies, and your phone itself can help you to discover some of them. One of the big problems you might face is the feeling of being ‘always on’, just like a broadband internet connection is. Human beings are not really designed to be available 24 hours a day – unlike many of our modern-day gadgets, we actually need to switch off from time to time in order to catch up on sleep. You can do this…

None of us are getting any younger, and for me the first signs of middle-aged spread have started to make their appearance. I’m not the sort to have a full-blown midlife crisis, but I’m also not moving into maturity without a fight – and that’s why I decided to sell my old Xbox and get fit instead. The results have been pretty satisfying; I feel much healthier, I’m spending more time outdoors, and by focusing on the free ways of getting fit, I’ve saved substantial amounts of money compared with buying new games every month. Plus, of course, I got…

There’s an often-unspoken circle of trust in console gaming, at least outside of those people who can afford to buy every new model on its launch date and play it until the next generation hits the stands. For the rest of us, it’s often a case of finding a favourite manufacturer, and sticking with them indefinitely. So when a rival manufacturer brings out a console that you’re desperate to own, do you put your loyalty to one side, or do you trust in your current supplier to release something even better in the foreseeable future? Portable Consoles Perhaps the greatest…

Netbooks became very popular a few years ago, but since the arrival of tablets like the iPad sales have fallen dramatically. If you are considering buying a new netbook, you may want to think about buying a tablet instead. Here are some of the main reasons why you should upgrade to a tablet instead of buying a new netbook. Faster The fact that tablets tend to be a lot faster is one of the main reasons why you may want to sell your netbook. Tablets are kept in an ‘always on’ mode so that they are ready to use at…