February is often known as the month of love with Valentine’s day but with the current icy blast sweeping across the country businesses are struggling to feel the warmth not only in the temperature but also in the economy. Apart from wrapping up warm, as a business what else can you do to keep the sales pipelines from freezing up!
Archive for the ‘Business focus’ Category
Some helpful tips to unfreeze your business pipeline in February
Friday, February 10th, 2012How to choose a software developer
Monday, January 30th, 2012There are numerous articles on the web about how to choose a software or web developer and effectively communicate your needs and requirements to them. This is our take on the process which is borne out of years of experience within the sector.
Challenging your clients is good for them
Friday, November 18th, 2011In any project we undertake, whether it be a content managed website or a complex business system we like to challenge our clients as to what they want versus what they actually need. But does this approach actually benefit them? We certainly thinks it does.
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Web developers and designers dependancy on libraries
Friday, November 4th, 2011Web development seems to rely more and more on frameworks and the underlying source code seems to be getting heavier as a result. Having worked along side website designers for a number of years I have noticed how they use pre-built kits like jQuery more and more and regularly see this listed on their Curriculum Vitae. Is this a good thing or not?
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Should software companies charge for maintenance agreements?
Monday, October 10th, 2011I was listening to the Radio 4 – The Bottom Line – again, recently ( I’m getting quite into R4 – must be an age thing)! The Chief Executive of Sage was on saying that they could almost give the software away as they make their money through the service agreements; is this right?
Invest in the un-sexy back-end systems
Friday, September 30th, 2011I was listening to Brent Hoberman from lastminute.com fame on Radio 4 the other day when he gave some very good advice. He advised businesses not to forget to invest in the “un-sexy” back-end systems. I wouldn’t couch it in the same terms but his advice is very good.
Staring in the face of adversity – some tips for surviving the recession
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011If you listen to the media at the moment, we are heading for economic collapse that could potentially see the end of the euro and a number of countries – including Greece, Italy and Portugal – go bankrupt! On the other hand, if you are trying to find a 5* hotel for a weekend break in Devon or Cornwall, you’ll struggle to find a vacancy (even at the really expensive hotels in Salcombe, Padstow, Looe and alike). So what is going on and why are the media been so down beat?
Generic Top Level Domains gTLD’s – A fuss over nothing?
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011The internet is an ever changing landscape and it is a constant battle to keep up with the changes without the feeling you are getting left behind. For many businesses, who have better things to do – such as running their businesses – it is often the case that they become targets for some unscrupulous companies / individuals looking to make a fast buck through fear and uncertainty.
