This week sees the launch of BizTrends 2016. Curated by Louise Marsland, the industry's thought leaders have submitted their top business trends to watch out for over the coming months. The content, set to be featured on our site throughout the month, is sure to inspire your upwards trajectory, so get reading! I also explored how Publicis Machine's Drugstore concept is bringing big businesses tech-pain relief by providing a platform to facilitate engagement and fuel game-changing ideas. Lastly, with a mere 140 characters often turning into lost jobs or former employer litigation, Hugo Venter shares how to avoid the nuclear landmines of social commentary. These include researching your employer's social media policy or guidelines and securing your social media profiles. All you need to get the business of 2016 off to a good start...
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