About the author: Jesse Stanchak

Jesse Stanchak writes and edits SmartBrief newsletters on leadership, entrepreneurship, social media and other topics. Before joining SmartBrief, he worked as a Web producer at Congressional Quarterly. His work has also appeared in Slate.com, MSN.com, the Washington City Paper and other publications.

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How GIS is changing risk management

This Spotlight on Location Data blog series is brought to you by Esri, a leading provider of software that brings location intelligence to business decisions. One of the most powerful uses of location data is its ability to inform far-reaching strategic decisions. One of the most forward-thinking issues businesses face is how to manage their [...]

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How GIS can lead to better facilities management

This Spotlight on Location Data blog series is brought to you by Esri, a leading provider of software that brings location intelligence to business decisions. Location data can help solve a variety of business problems by improving facilities management, inventory, maintenance and a host of other functions. But some of the best case studies I [...]

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How to build support for using location analysis within your company

This Spotlight on Location Data blog series is brought to you by Esri, a leading provider of software that brings location intelligence to business decisions. When retailers and other businesses are looking to purchase commercial real estate, they often turn to a broker who knows the lay of the land for advice on choosing the [...]

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How to use location intelligence to pick a place for your business

This Spotlight on Location Data blog series is brought to you by Esri, a leading provider of software that brings location intelligence to business decisions. When you’re looking to expand your retail business, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is choosing a new location. There are a lot of variables to consider: Who [...]

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How location data can empower retailers

This Spotlight on Location Data blog series is brought to you by Esri, a leading provider of software that brings location intelligence to business decisions. Location data can be powerful tools for retail businesses looking to tailor their stories to a particular customer segment, as well as for manufacturers trying to decide which retailers will [...]

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What is GIS, and what can it do for my business?

This Spotlight on Location Data blog series is brought to you by Esri, a leading provider of software that brings location intelligence to business decisions. I went to this year’s ESRI User Conference to learn more about how businesses were using geographic information systems — tools that combine location data analysis with maps — to [...]

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Live from #SXSW: Tim O’Reilly on the power of big ideas

If you want to build an enduring brand, don’t start with a great product, an ingenious business plan or a clever logo, says publisher, author and tech conference impresario, Tim O’Reilly. Begin with a big, audacious goal. “I can’t think of a great company that doesn’t have a great vision,” he said during an on-stage [...]

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This week’s most clicked

The 5 most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Workforce this past week: 4 ways to improve as a public speaker 4 quick tips to take better control of your time Do you reward employees for being overworked? How to dodge a hiring nightmare 5 tips for making the most of your millennials 4 ways to build [...]

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