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I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: every day, once a day, give yourself a present.
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Leaving Chicago after last week’s show, I couldn’t help but think about the least well-kept secret in the industry: the last day of any trade show is dead.
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QR codes, the little square bar codes popping up everywhere, have a lot of good uses. Most people just aren’t using them that way.
Read MoreThe Fastest Growing and Dying Industries in America, 2012 Edition
IBISWorld has released its updated list of the fastest growing and dying industries in America, and we’re comparing it to the 2011 edition to see what it says about our economy.
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