If ever there was a time to hone your skills at getting to the essence of the matter, it is now. With information users overwhelmed with information overload, and needing to sift through too much irrelevant material to find a few nuggets of insight, the ability to drill down to the essence of the matter, is a valuable skill. Read more...

Good researchers know the old adage “don’t assume, you make an ass-u-me” is true. Assumptions can quickly lead you to the wrong path, the wrong information and the wrong answer. Read more...

People in business are always looking for information – for current and future projects, to pitch for new work, and to help them to understand the market in which they are operating. There are six key steps to keep in mind for finding competitive information for business. The steps bring together elements of the searcher’s professional interest as a specialist in their field, research know-how, knowledge management and networking. Read more...