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Comment on I Am Not Your Company’s Computer Guy by Steve

Steve — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:46:29 +0000

Thanks for your comment, James. I see this kind of scenario too, and I think it’s a real shame.

Many small and medium business owners and executives simply have no training in and no knowledge of proper procurement practices for acquiring technology. What’s even worse, they don’t know that they don’t know. That’s why it’s so easy for them to be seduced by the first credible salesperson who comes along.

It’s also why I sometimes seem to face an uphill struggle to educate companies about why they need to hire someone like me to help with such acquisitions. After one project, the light inevitably dawns.

Comment on I Am Not Your Company’s Computer Guy by James

James — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:32:50 +0000

An even worse case is when a decision is made only on recommendation by a vendor’s salesmen without checking with those that have any idea if the solution is good or not.
I recently saw a company switch to design software against the recommendation of the chief designer. The new software is far inferior to the software they used before and does not even work completely. The software also does not add the features, statistics, or central management that was expected either. Now that same management is being sold on further software from the same company that they don’t even plan to have available till 4th quarter 2011. They currently are showing artist renditions of what it will look like.
Vaporware and good marketing will get you everywhere.

Comment on How Business Automation Projects Fail, Part 1 by BizSugar.com

BizSugar.com — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:57:37 +0000

How Business Automation Projects Fail…

Even the simple task of choosing an off-the-shelf small business accounting package can backfire if you don’t analyze the requirements correctly beforehand….

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Comment on Stop Hiding From Your Customers by Goldberg@reverse phone search

Goldberg@reverse phone search — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:20:56 +0000

Silence is killer so you should not hide anything from your client.You should try and build relationship with him.This way you can persuade him to buy from you again.
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Comment on How Business Automation Projects Fail, Part 2 by donnie@Chattanooga Web Design

donnie@Chattanooga Web Design — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:48:28 +0000

I wished that clients that I deal with would be wise enough to bring in a consultant to help sort the details instead of just balking on the price and giving up. Fresh eyes. Fresh solutions.
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Comment on How Business Automation Projects Fail, Part 2 by David@Web Design Chicago

David@Web Design Chicago — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:12:47 +0000

I think automation is a great time saver for my aspects of your business, however it can also lead to many unwanted and unforeseen problems. The key is to figure out when you should and should not automate business decisions.

Comment on Steve Speaks on How To Avoid Technology Traps by Short Sale Agent in Las Vegas

Short Sale Agent in Las Vegas — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:56:49 +0000

Thanks for the insights you’ve shared. It was a long 30 minutes interview but was still able to listen to it. As what innovations nowadays can offer, there are also other things that really need to be taken cared of. Somehow, it requires someone to know the appropriate alternatives and ways in applying and avoiding any circumstances. Thanks.
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Comment on Steve Speaks on How To Avoid Technology Traps by Kelli@Industrial Automation Controls

Kelli@Industrial Automation Controls — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:52:51 +0000

Steve,

I really enjoyed your contribution to the show. It was definitely worth the listen and I think that like Girish, you’ve given me some important tips to avoid mistakes that I would normally make.

Thanks.
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