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Tag Archives: infrastructure
Startup Learnings – Systems, Cash Flow & Recordkeeping
Growing your business requires handling more work. Systems are critical to handling the work and the people in a predictable and consistent manner. Just like sidewalks and highways make cities function better, systems are the infrastructure for business growth. Many … Continue reading
Legal Issues in the “Cloud”
Web-based services are cost effective – and legally complicated. The “Cloud” refers to computing services performed in the Internet – and it is morphing and evolving every day. From simple email and remote backup services, to processing on-line transactions of all sorts, transmission … Continue reading
Key Business Value Drivers — Intangibles and Employees
“Value drivers” distinguish successful companies from their competitors. While it’s easy to be distracted by all the demands competing for the business owner’s time and attention, successful companies focus on the key value drivers – which are frequently “intangibles” and … Continue reading
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Business Innovation – Ten Practical Tips
How many innovation tips can you check off? 1. Eliminate recurring problems. If you eliminate recurring problems, you free up energy to focus on creative solutions. 2. Upgrade infrastructure. Good infrastructure in business (business systems, applications and management practices) … Continue reading