Project Post Mortems are an invaluable tool for improving organisational competency; but only if done right. This article describes how to undertake a review once the dust settles on your project....
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There are some actions which are guaranteed to kill your project's likelihood of success. This article lists ten ways projects are unintentionally sabotaged, and what to do about them....
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Through our engagements; we have seen a number scenarios where software and/or hosting providers are demanding extortive payments from their clients in exchange for business continuity....
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There is a saying in technology circles, that if you truly believe in your product, you should use it in your own business. The most important consumer and critic of your business' services and products should be you....
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The quality of a company's data is an often overlooked facet of many business operations. This article introduces the concept of data quality, the impacts to your business, why you should care, and what you can do about it...
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A disaster can mean many things to different people, but it doesn't need to be the end of your business. Whether you're a solo operator, or a medium sized company; here are ten tips to help you survive a disaster in your business...
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To run a successful business, you must ensure your costs are under control. The costs of the software tools and systems you need to support your business are no different. Even trying just one or two of the below tips could translate into immediate savings for your bottom line...
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If you get flustered at the thought of managing a project, these simple tips will help. I've seen the largest projects start with the project managment processes below, and one to five person projects run with nothing more...
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Outsourcing can provide an array of strategic and operational benefits to businesses. But there are risks in having a third party take on our business functions. This article provides six tips for reducing your outsourcing risks...
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As the saying goes; there are only six degrees of separation between you and potentially anyone in the world. While this provides a wonderful social networking opportunity; it also raises all sorts of competitive issues when running a business. Are there really six degrees of separation between you and your competitor?...
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Next time a new technology is suggested for use in your environment; embrace the concept, but ensure you understand whether you can get people to develop in it, how long you're going to be living with this technology, and what the total cost of using it will be...
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