Articles - Business Software en-us http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article N/A http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article melanie@ducttapemarketing.com 20 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/1358/1/Five-Forces-of-Business-Success/Page1.html drew@drewstevensconsulting.com (Drew Stevens PhD) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/1281/1/Small-Business-Guide-to-Hosted-Phone-Systems/Page1.html What’s the one thing your business uses every day that impacts customer relationships, vendor contacts, and even employee communication with one another? As popular as internet communication has become, there’s still no substitute for a telephone call in key situations. Most businesses don’t pay too much attention to their phone systems unless service is down, the system is malfunctioning, or they are looking to cut costs by evaluating office expenses. This is a big mistake- the phone system you use can have a big impact on your communications, employee productivity, and even company profitability. merrin@resourcenation.com (Merrin Muxlow) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/914/1/Ten-PowerPointers/Page1.html Giving a PowerPoint presentation sometime soon? Probably the answer is yes. It seems like the PowerPoint program has become a constant of the modern business world. Yet PowerPoint speeches can sometimes frustrate more than illuminate. Here are ten ways to achieve an even better outcome with your next presentation. Barbara@bluetreemedia.com (Barbara Wayman) Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/815/1/How-To-Get-Hired-For-Competitive-Business-Analyst-Roles/Page1.html In this article I will show you how to prepare a tip-top cover letter and also prepare you for the business analyst job you want at the pay scale you are interviewing for. It’s important to concentrate on giving the right impression to the hiring managers. Having an explosive cover letter that highlights your business analyst skills and experience will show them you are the best candidate for the business analyst position. itcareerbootcamp@gmail.com (Kingsley Tagbo) Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/799/1/Shrink-Your-Technology--How-to-Work-Anywhere-Anytime-Out-of-a-Backpack/Page1.html Years and years ago, as payment for a consulting job, I got an early NCR laptop.  I bought a HUGE briefcase to hold the thing.  Ever since then I've been on a quest to pack a complete office into a single, easy-to-tote bag. Not a laptop bag or briefcase or tote with wheels and a handle – a simple shoulder or messenger bag.  This is how I did it - with some ideas on how you can too. hal@halwarfield.com (Hal Warfield) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/726/1/Is-Backing-Up-Your-Sensitive-Files-a-Pain-in-the-Patoot/Page1.html Backing up your computer can be a pain in the rear! Well you know what I mean. If you are like me, then you always mean to "get around to it", but "around" somehow never comes. That was until one weekend and my hard drive failed, taking a very important project with it. rk.newyorkus@gmail.com (Romen Kr) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/685/1/A-CRM-Solution-for-Small-Businesses/Page1.html Managing customers, conducting marketing campaigns and achieving timely follow-up on sales leads is a vital process that can overwhelm a small business.  Keeping promises, storing correspondence, managing sales and being able to quickly determine the status of accounts is crucial to success.  Having a single, integrated solution to accomplish all this makes the lives of small business people so much easier and more productive.  Here is the perfect customer relationship management (CRM) solution for start-ups and small businesses. akernek@smallbizsmartmarketing.com (Al Kernek) Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/682/1/Is-your-prospect-worth-your-time-or-is-he-just-wasting-it-How-can-you-tell/Page1.html You know how important that first follow-up with a new prospect is.  It's his chance to qualify you and your company, and test your service orientation. It could also be a "dodge;" an avoidance tactic by someone who's uncomfortable with saying "no," which could turn into a huge waste of your time. In this article, we'll take a brief look at ways of determining "engagement" early on in the buying/selling process and how understanding it can help you focus on your best prospects. dpeltz@revixio.com (David Peltz) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/586/1/Dont-let-the-economy-be-an-excuse-Theres-purpose-for-every-season/Page1.html Everything in life is cyclical.The economy is just one example, but it is a common excuse for company's not selling and buyers not buying. Many of my clients sell software and consulting services. In good times, they hear, "We can't buy right now. We're too slamming busy to undertake a major project right now." In downtimes, they hear, "We can't buy right now. We're tightening our belts because of the economic slow-down." So when is the right time? tornado@tornadomktg.com (Adrianne Machina) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/article/articles/552/1/So-You-Think-You-Know-CRM-Software/Page1.html A year ago if someone asked me if I knew my way around the CRM Software Industry I would have confidently said yes, however, as it turns out the old saying the more you learn the more knowledge you realize you lack, is true. When talking about the CRM Software Industry it is almost impossible to actually say that you know it inside out since there are so many CRM vendors around the world, all developing their technologies at such a rapid pace. whiting003@gmail.com (Josh Whiting) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500