Posts by Rocket IT
When You’re Getting Nowhere, There’s No Place like Someplace Else
I wasted a great deal of time sitting at my computer today, trying to refine an idea for an article I plan to write. After spinning my wheels for hours in my home office, I finally realized that I wasn’t making any progress and decided to go do something else for a while. So, I…
Read MoreSix Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started My Business (and 3 Things I’m glad I Didn’t)
Marcia Hoeck recently asked me to name the most important thing I had learned since starting my business 14 years ago. I did not have a ready answer. I have learned so much. After I struggled to give the question justice for a few minutes, Marcia kindly offered to allow me to respond later. This…
Read MoreCloud Computing in Plain English
I ran across this YouTube video that does a good job of explaining what “cloud computing” is. Thought I’d share it here. By the way, I’m facilitating a live panel discussion near Atlanta on January 20 related to cloud computing and its effects on business IT. How Cloud Computing is (Finally) Changing Business IT Forever.…
Read MoreTen Big Tips to Keep Your Sanity and Get Your Invoices Paid
Unless you run a cash-only business or started less than 10 minutes ago, chances are that you’ve experienced a past-due customer. Here are ten big tips to keep your sanity and make sure you get paid: The collections process begins with your proposal. That’s your opportunity to set clear payment expectations with your client. Include…
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