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Holiday shopping patterns in terms of online vs. in-store buying over the course of the season are reviewed based on data from Criteo's Holiday Shopping Report Forbes Why Outsourcing Non-Revenue-Generating Tasks Is the Ultimate Growth Hack Time is money--so how can you make more time? Here's how to remove job clutter to reveal strategic growth performance and input from your employees. Inc.com 6 Critical Questions to Ask Before Pursuing Your Business Idea Even the best business ideas will fail, if attempted under the wrong conditions. Don't be afraid to ask yourself the hard questions. Inc.com How to get on the consulting career path Thinking of a career change? Consider being a consultant as they are in high demand. They provide specific business knowledge and advice for companies. Ladders | Business News & Career Advice From Startup to Over $1 Billion in Less Than 4 Years. 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The Drum 13 Mind-Blowing Things Artificial Intelligence Can Already Do Today Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining ground in our everyday lives, but some of the specific skills it can do might still be a surprise. It is intriguing to consider the power of a machine who could do all these things. Here are 13 mind-blowing things AI can already do today. Forbes Influencer Marketing Has Peaked -- Here's What's Next Gen Z wants to know "what real people think before making a purchase," says Kantar. www.mediapost.com How the Strongest Leaders Set Goals (and Follow Through) What looks effortless from the outside is nearly always the result of hard work. Inc.com Share This Oxford Pierpont Content Tweet Share Share Email