I had the fortune of attending a panel presentation at a TechBiz Connection meeting, with industry experts speaking on the topic of business planning and execution. As a busy tech entrepreneur, business planning admittedly stays at the bottom of the to do list. These experts give compelling reasons why this is a big mistake and they offer advice on how to successfully write executable plans. Following is a summary of the discussion.
What Online Social Media Networks Do You Participate In?
November 25, 2007 by 11 Comments
There are so many social media networks that add value in some way. Most are free, while some offer upgrades for special features. Here is a list of the networks I use, organized by frequency, along with a brief description of my perceived value.
Black Friday Last Minute Roundup
November 22, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Twas the night before Black Friday… This if for those who have waited to the last minute and still want to get in on the action. Following are some resources to help you find the best deals.
Managing Your Life With GTD, Online Tools and a File Cabinet
November 21, 2007 by 20 Comments
With the GTD methodology, you need a calendar, lists, inbox and a good old fashioned file cabinet. Here is an implementation of the GTD using Google Apps, RememberTheMilk.com, HighRise.com, Jott.com, an inbox and a file cabinet.
What Mark Cuban Taught Me About Blogging
November 12, 2007 by 7 Comments
I had the pleasure of listening to Mark Cuban speak at Blog World 2007. He shared numerous insights about blogging which I have summarized here.
Achieving the Partnership Trifecta
November 8, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Partnerships are a great way to help boost the value proposition you can provide for your clients, especially when you are just starting out with tight cash flow and a small sales budget. Here is a method I have seen work many times.
Is Your Blog or Podcast Ready for Mainstream America?
November 7, 2007 by 3 Comments
USA Today is about to get behind blogs/podcasts in a big way. Blogger & Podcaster magazine will be launching a guide (think TV Guide for blogs and podcasts) in partnership with USA Today which generates 10,400,000 unique visitors at USAToday.com. In addition, the Blogger & Podcaster Guide will be published in the print version of USA Today, reaching an additional 5,200,000 readers.
7 Steps to Closing Big Sales
November 1, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Sales is a critical factor for success in business. When you have a startup, often you must wear the sales hat among the many others. In this case, I am referring to selling your product or service to a client. Here are some suggestions that will help turbo charge your sales efforts.
Resources for Maximizing Your Conference Experience
October 30, 2007 by Leave a Comment
You already know how important networking is to your business, and your calendar has been populated with several events per month. It’s time to make sure that all that money and time you have invested is put to good use. Here are some resources to help you maximize your conference experience.
Converting Tabs to Spaces in PHPeclipse
October 25, 2007 by 2 Comments
In order to maintain harmony among several developers it is important to follow some core standards. With Symfony, it is standard practice to use a two space convention. Here is how to make PHPEclipse honor this policy while still allowing you to use the tab button.