On a personal level, I’ve always had a hard time saying “no”. If someone asks for help, I always want do so. Especially if I am able. It should come as no surprise that this trait carried over to my professional self...for a little while. It didn’t take long to...
Communication is Important, Verizon!
If I were to write about all the problems I've encountered these last few weeks with Verizon, I'd have a short story. But, this is not a venting blog! This is an educational blog. At least I hope someone learns something from my blogs. Today's lesson: The important of communication! Some...
Choose Your Vendors as You Would Choose a Partner
Of all the years doing what I do best, I’ve “negotiated” with hundreds of vendors on payments. Typically the vendor and I come to some sort of payment arrangement that will work for the both of us. Last week I encountered a vendor that didn’t appreciate my honesty regarding the...
Getting the Right Referral
A salesperson is trying to sell you his / her service. Your instincts tell you to ask for a referral. However, there’s a small voice in the back of your mind saying they’ll provide you with a list of their best clients. Why not be more specific about your referral?...
Choosing the Right Cloud
There’s a lot of talk about the “cloud” these days. “Cloud” is a fancy name for portal. If you access your banking information online, you use a portal. So how do you know which portal is right for your company? In our search for our “cloud” VBO encountered a few...