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Introducing the JXN Executive Roundtable

April 17, 2012 – 10:21 am

In 2012, businesses face the challenge of reacting to major shifts in consumer behaviors within the financial constraints of a less than favorable economy. Many owners and CEOs find themselves looking for ways to reenergize the company with what seems like a shrinking budget. Junction, as an advocate for the creation of progressive, sustainable, and [...]

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road

April 10, 2012 – 1:05 pm

The slow economy of recent years has forced the reconsideration of budgeting for people from all walks of life. For many, the downturn has meant drastically reduced spending. Much more severe than simply eliminating luxuries, stretching dollars as far as they will go across everyday expenses has become standard practice. Items considered to be necessities [...]

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Don’t Feed the Trolls

April 5, 2012 – 1:15 pm

Startup and entrepreneurial businesses face plenty of obstacles and pitfalls along the path to sustainability and success. Besides dealing with the obvious challenges, such as earning funding, building a team, and spreading a marketing message, startups are now facing a new menace posed by a far less notable foe. The poet and activist Audre Lorde [...]

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Junction Creative Solutions Expands Client Portfolio to Thrive in 2011

December 20, 2011 – 12:30 pm

Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), an Atlanta-based hybrid strategic firm founded in 2008, marks the end of 2011 by posting 300% growth, its second triple-digit-growth year in a row. This substantial increase is complemented by a host of new clients as well as an expansion of Junction’s services into several new verticals. New clients include AcuteCare [...]

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Where Are You Sitting?

November 18, 2011 – 3:00 pm

November touts “Best Places to Work” issues across many major media outlets. Most prominently, Fortune releases its list of 100 Best Companies to Work For, but numerous other outlets partake in the ritual of recognizing how essential happy employees can be to a company’s overall success. Websites like Glassdoor.com, which presents a list generated by [...]

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Serenity Now

October 21, 2011 – 2:16 pm

As an entrepreneur, stress levels are typically high. On any given day, it could be launching a new website, product, or marketing campaign; dealing with customers, reconciling financials, or hiring new employees. Working around the clock becomes the norm to the chagrin of friends and family who are competing for a portion of that time. [...]

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A Bottle of Red or White?

October 13, 2011 – 1:06 pm

Any entrepreneur will agree that passion is an essential ingredient for success. Winemakers are particularly passionate about the art of making wine. The process of marketing and selling the product can be just as laborious. Fortunately for vintners, the 21st century has given them powerful tools to reach customers effectively. Technology coupled with the Internet [...]

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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

August 29, 2011 – 2:51 pm

Entrepreneurs are in the business of taking risks, whether investing in a start-up or reinvesting in an existing business. Without a silver bullet for success, mitigating the day-to-day can present unforeseen challenges. The job description of CEO can quickly become “jack-of-all-trades” and “expert-of-none.” There is inherent and undeniable value in finding a good advisor(s) who [...]

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The Rise of the Grouponomy

August 25, 2011 – 3:38 pm

In 1950, consumers across America were clipping coupons from the Sunday circular. These days, couponing doesn’t require scissors but rather an internet connection or smart phone to access deal sites such as LivingSocial, woot!, Daily Deal, and Groupon, among others. Businesses are looking for broader customer reach while consumers search for the best price. Despite [...]

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Success Isn’t Automatic

August 18, 2011 – 3:18 pm

Computer automation has long since allowed businesses to replace employees with technologies to increase efficiencies in operations. Companies across industry leverage the seemingly effortless execution of technology, side-stepping the importance of a human intelligence to react and adapt to inconsistencies that could have immense impact to the business and the consumers it supports. Online eTailers [...]

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