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Here they come - Chat bots

Well, you heard it here last month - Chat bots, the Next Big Thing.

Software that communicates with you like a human. Is this artificial intelligence? Maybe.

Microsoft are getting into it now with a new system of bots unveiled at their Build 2016 developer conference.

Bots might represent huge savings for business -  automated assistants that can communicate and respond like a human.

Good or bad, what do you think?

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Most Dangerous Writing App

If your job requires you to write, it doesn't matter what the subject  is, you will hit a block at some point - you just can't think of the next thing you want to say.

Well, now that is not a problem, with the Most Dangerous Writing App.

It is brutal. If you stop writing within the period you've selected, you lose everything.

Got your attention? Need to contemplate the moon to think of the next sentence? Yes? Sorry, you are done.

Keep typing.

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5 email marketing mistakes

Email is one of the best ways to connect with your customers and prospects on a regular basis.

Cost is low, time taken is low and potential results are high. But it's easy to make basic mistakes, too.

Here are 5 things you should be aware of.

Staying away from them will help you to get the best return from your email.

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