The numbers.

• Position: News&trends

36

Percent of 900 business and IT executives who said business/tech understanding is their most pressing skill gap.

--IBM

38%

Number of companies using social media to promote brand awareness.

--Grant Thornton

79

Percent of investors who had confidence in investing in U.S., publkly-traded companies just prior to the Oct. 1 government shutdown.

--CAQ

20%

Number of tax and finance execs who said their C-suite is not aware of the potential benefits of tax credits and business incentives.

--E&Y

25...