Articles

By KAREN HELLER, New York City Power Group Member

Cold calling is not dead yet…it is just, well, cold. Because in this sophisticated age of advertising and marketing we might want to buy, but we never, ever want to be sold. So what are the equally sophisticated salespeople of the 21^st century supposed to do? One answer is: network – a skill that can be taught, but requires practice, can be natural to many people, but is never simplistic. It requires forethought, care, and complete follow-up.Read More

By ED BLOOM, Sales Consultant

Shuls present a unique opportunity for the community; they are a place to celebrate momentous events, console those who have lost and connect with the creator. To accommodate all of these needs, shuls often have to be open 24/7. It is this community-centric aspect that makes shuls vulnerable to a host of threats; from the organized terrorist group to the neighborhood vandal looking to cause some mayhem, shuls pose an ideal target.Read More

By JASON G. SMITH

A bunch of this is stolen…It seems there aren’t many original ideas on the subject. However, stick with me a moment because we aren’t pretending that all consultants are good investments. John Bourgoin, CEO of MIPS Technologies was quoted stating: “Consultants take up a ridiculous amount of time learning your business so they can hand you a huge report that tells you everything you already know.”Read More

By ERICA HARRISON, CPP

A bunch of this is stolen…It seems there aren’t many original ideas on the subject. However, stick with me a moment because we aren’t pretending that all consultants are good investments. John Bourgoin, CEO of MIPS Technologies was quoted stating: “Consultants take up a ridiculous amount of time learning your business so they can hand you a huge report that tells you everything you already know.”Read More

By DARREN DAHL – NY TIMES

Asked to name the world’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, few people would think of Eric Lefkofsky, who is 40 and keeps a deliberately low profile in his hometown of Chicago. But Mr. Lefkofsky has an impressive entrepreneurial track record, one that recently led Forbes to estimate his wealth at $750 million.Read More

By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer

The holiday season isn’t necessarily the most joyous time of the year for small businesses.

Holiday parties and celebrations can turn unpleasant if employees or guests misbehave. Productivity can drop when employees are distracted by all the personal things, including shopping, they have to take care of.

And at many small businesses, the economy is putting a damper on yet another holiday season.

By Michael Dietze, New York City Power Group Member

Datagram, Inc., a leading hosting and collocation provider, today announced an exclusive partnership to offer ShoutEm’s mobile application deployment platform to its hosting customers. ShoutEm’s Enterprise Edition expands on the features of the company’s state-of-the-art mobile development platform and is designed for publishers with a large user base, requiring greater control and flexibility over their mobile apps. Enterprise Edition adds highly functional features such as support for greater volumes, multiple applications across a single user base, advanced reporting and customization options, dedicated support and account management resources, and SLA uptime guarantees.

By Lara J. Kisielewska, New York City Power Group Member

I never had dreams of owning my own business, growing up. And I didn’t even plan on it, while at school.Yet it happened, as a side venture grew into a career, almost as I wasn’t looking. Since I had had no formal training I made every mistake in the book, and my errors followed me around for more than a decade. For this reason I remain passionate about sharing what I have learned along the way, in hopes that I can prevent other designers from making the same mistakes and paying as high a price as I did to get where I am today.

By ABDULLAH POLLARD, Senior Manager/Wireless Engineer, Business Technology Partners

As more and more people buy smart phones, laptops and other mobile devices, there will be a continual need for more wireless hotspots. Whether it’s in your local coffee shop the city park down the street or in an office building, wireless has become an integral part of people’s lives. With the ubiquity of so many wireless networks it is understandable that some people may feel cautious about security, but WiFi can be just as secure as wired Internet access if a few simple rules are followed.