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These Are the Top Business Trends for 2018

Trends like AI in customer service and blockchain to secure the web will likely pick up steam next year.

If you want to be successful in business in 2018 you need to get ahead of the latest business trends, such as AI in customer service and blockchain to secure the web, as outlined in this infographic by Online MBA Today.

Here are the top 10 Business Trends that are sure to drive success for you and your company in 2018:

1. Artificial Intelligence Drives Customer Experience
2. Communities Embrace Live Interactions Over Social Media
3. Millennials Welcome Generation Z
4. Wages And More On The Rise
5. Social Learning Outperforms Remote Learning
6. Live Streaming Video Content Gains Momentum
7. Serve Your Community Not Just Buyers
8. Marketing Drives Results With A Focus On Problems
9. Subject Matter Experts Open Doors
10. Blockchain Embraced By Big Players

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