The Internet of Things Now and Soon
Verizon has recently posted an infographic on What is the Internet of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is defined in Wikipedia as "a...
Brexit and a Multi-Step Strategy?
Whether or not we agree with the UK’s Brexit decision yesterday, (the markets don’t, with the Pound losing significant value) I heard an...
The Correct Way to Transition Customers
Companies are bought and sold all the time. One of the first things the new and old owner need to do is take care of their current...
The Benefits of Recurring Revenue
A revenue model based on subscriptions or auto-renewal is an excellent way to set up a business for long-term success. Recurring revenue...
#8. Ten Tips for Small Business
8. Write and keep your business plan updated. A current marketing plan is great for both short and long term planning. Plus no VC firm or...
#7. Ten Tips for Small Business
7. Watch for Decision Making Biases The human brain uses unconscious routines or 'heuristics' to help cope with complexities of...
Lessons from Web 2.0 Expo 2009
I just returned from Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco. I heard several talks on social media strategies. One excellent presentation from an...
Starting a Business During a Recession
I've head this concept many times, so it seems like a good time to repeat it. The recession is forcing consumers and companies around the...
Twitter for Business
More and more businesses are using Twitter as a tool to communicate with customers. Some areas where Twitter can be useful: Public...
#4: Ten Tips for Small Business
4. Become Your Best Sales Person My dad was not a typical sales person. He wasn’t slick or showy. But he got his training in sales at IBM...