I’ve maintained some form of personal weblog since 1997. Here’s a collection of all the things I’ve published to my personal site, along with some highlights from other places I’ve been published.
10 Six-Figure Jobs without a Professional Degree
Earning $100,000 in any profession requires a combination of hard work, career training, and personal experience. These ten jobs prove that you
VoIP Phone Services Speed Adoption of Fixed-Mobile Convergence
At the most recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, executives from wireless phone companies mingled with power users and device manufacturers. Attendees
CRM Software Monitors Twitter, Facebook, Other Social Media Websites
Pipelines to social websites like Twitter and Facebook help customer service professionals solve problems and build relationships. Facebook’s founder appeared on Oprah.
Is it possible to refinance a home that you are renting out?
You can still refinance a home that you rent to tenants, even if you never called that building your primary residence. However,
From Wall Street to Main Street: Career Retraining for Finance Professionals
From large investment houses to community banks, financial institutions across the country have already felt the sting of the recession. According to
Restoring Caller ID Data to VoIP Phone Calls
A handful of consumer VoIP phone systems strip calls of valuable data that companies use to provide better service. Developers offer solutions
Third Party Logistics Enhance Client Security
In today’s market, security is more important than ever. Not only must company leaders worry about the traditional challenges of theft and
Laid-Off Hospitality Workers Must Capitalize on Service Skills
Corporate travel plans often get cancelled quickly during recessions. Without a boost from company expense accounts, many full-service restaurants have cut back
Retired to Work: Successful New Businesses Started by Retirees
For some Americans, retirement involves moving somewhere sunny, enjoying afternoon tee times, and relaxing by the pool. After a few months of
Broker Your Mortgage Career Into a New Job
Layoffs in the financial sector made national headlines throughout the second half of 2008. Many banks and finance companies publicly merged or
How VoIP Providers’ Wideband Code Improves Quality and Productivity
As VoIP providers roll out support for “wideband” business phone systems, subscribers with the right equipment enjoy the clearest phone calls ever.
Saving Money with Enterprise Zone Warehousing
Community leaders throughout the United States want to attract new corporate residents by significantly lowering the cost of leasing warehousing space. By
Using CRM Data to Delegate Responsibility Throughout Your Business
For years, marketing managers have enjoyed the latest innovations in CRM software that integrate marketing automation with product fulfillment. Lately, CEOs and
Mobile CRM Software Helps Real Estate Agents Hit the Road
A housing slump, slow credit markets, and rising gas prices add up to a perfect storm for real estate agents. Making the
How to Start a Desktop Publishing Business
Thanks to new technology, it’s easier than ever to launch your own desktop publishing business. Learn how to choose your niche, set
Principles of Lean Project Management
Most project managers decide to use lean project management strategies when faced with budget cuts or other constraints. Tasked with eliminating waste
Risk Management for Project Managers
Although companies use the phrase “risk management” to refer to numerous initiatives, project management professionals focus their efforts on predicting the events
Best Practices of Project Management
Business leaders have identified five critical areas where project management professionals can help their teams excel. These best practices of project management
Time Tracking Software for Employees
As companies strive for higher efficiency and accountability, system administrators are frequently tasked with finding the best time tracking software for their
Project Management Moves Into the 21st Century
Part five of my series on the history of project management: Powerful computers and fast shipping processes revolutionize the project management professions
Late 20th Century Project Management Improvements
Part four in my series on the history of project management: As American workers return from World War II, businesses prepare for
Project Management Changes Through the 1950s
Part three in my series on the history of project management: Taylor and Gantt enjoyed the luxury of an America with a
Gantt and the Early 20th Century
Part two in my series on the history of project management: While Frederick Taylor battled over productivity issues with foremen and with
Frederick Taylor and 19th Century Peak Performance
Part one in my series on the history of project management: Most of us use benchmarking, re-engineering, and process redesign in our
Small Business CRM Software Blog: Featured Posts
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Five Ways VoIP Can Save Business Travelers Money
Five Ways VoIP Can Save Business Travelers MoneyStretching budgets to accommodate rising airfares often requires companies to look at other ways to
CRM Comparison: How to Evaluate Competing Customer Relationship Management Software
CRM Comparison: How to Evaluate Competing Customer Relationship Management SoftwareThough making CRM comparisons can seem like a tough assignment, industry experts suggest
How to Prepare Your Office for CRM
How to Prepare Your Office for CRMBusiness surveys show that more than half of CRM solutions actually fail because of poor implementation.
A Manager’s Guide to Implementing CRM Software Solutions
A Manager’s Guide to Implementing CRM Software SolutionsAccording to industry analysts, managers must actively partner with employees throughout the implementation process in
Downloadable Project Planning Forms – Free Project Planning Downloads
Downloadable Project Planning Forms – Free Project Planning Downloads For organizations that deal launch new projects on a recurring basis, project planning
Desktop Publishing Careers
Desktop Publishing Careers According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, just over one third of desktop publishing professionals work in
VendorGuru White Paper – Multi-Location Phone Services Generate Business Savings
VendorGuru White Paper – Multi-Location Phone Services Generate Business SavingsChoosing the right multi-location phone service requires understanding an organization’s plans in three