Image Credit: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock.com To many, it seems that it is a really bad time to even ask the question: Is now (2021) a good time to start a new business? Bad economies come and go every decade or so, but worldwide pandemics come along about once every hundred years, at least...Read More

Image Credit: Who is Danny / Shutterstock.com At Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), we believe that communication is the most fundamental aspect of any marketing strategy. Content is how we communicate, and smart and strategic content differentiates a good brand from the most respected brands. Building trust and confidence with authentic content is the gold standard...Read More

Image Credit: REDPIXEL.PL / Shutterstock.com In the best of times, many believe that big business and entrepreneurs of all sizes are greedy, profit-driven meanies who exploit the masses and stockpile billions by taking advantage of unfair tax policies, favorable legislation, and economic inequality. The mantra is generational, usually trumpeted by those who are not willing...Read More

Image credit Elnur / Shutterstock.com A recent Federal Reserve forecast for 2019 proposes that the U.S. Economy will grow 2.5 percent in the coming year and inflation will be checked at 2 percent. Such a prediction only a few years ago would have been thought to be the ranting of an overly optimistic and controversial...Read More

With the booming economy, most businesses are entering the time of year when just keeping ahead of the day-to-day demands of the consumer is daunting. Just like that it’s time to start strategic planning for 2019. For those who say they are ready to get out in front and get started on planning for next...Read More

  “The most admirable benefit to being self-employed is having the freedom to select which 80 hours to work each week.” For those unaccustomed to the realities of becoming an entrepreneur, the most common misconception is that with the ability to cut ties with regular paychecks from an employer comes freedom from the commands of...Read More

It may be arguable but fair to say that most businesses are either intimidated by or carelessly underestimate the competition. In most cases, it would likely be advisable to be a little more of the one and a little less of the other. Taking on a well-established market leader is cause for serious evaluation, particularly...Read More

In the days before digital technology and the myriad of social media outlets, one of marketers’ most effective pathways to brand recognition and acceptance was through word of mouth advertising. Consumers have always sought the opinions and advice of those within a social community before deciding to spend money on a product or service that...Read More

Years ago, much of the Tech industry’s efforts focused on developing packaged software for business applications purchased by copy, or multiple license copies, and installed on organizations’ in-house computer systems. The process of upgrading to newer versions and updating in-house systems proved to be a disruptive process, fraught with frequent costs associated with the purchase...Read More

Perhaps one of the most used but underutilized terms in business is strategy. Add to the word planning, and the phrase tops the chart of importance in business success. It seems so simple and is unarguably a truly great example of common sense. Knowing where you want to go, mapping out a route and preparing...Read More