As competition heats up in the cloud, rates are beginning to drop. The 100 gigabytes that $10 used to buy is now 1 terabyte at Dropbox. That is a dramatic improvement as more and more companies begin to rely on the cloud and much less on “on-property” hardware. Are the days of a business server becoming extinct? … [More]
Act Now for Free Act! Cloud
Act! creator Swiftpage has done a from-the-ground-up development of Act! Cloud, a subscription-only online contact and customer manager system that allows the business owner to access customer contacts across multiple online services. Offering easy yet powerful emarketing capabilities, Act! Cloud features a new intuitive and touch-friendly interface that is great for mobile … [More]
Eliances Alliance
Embodying resources, influence, skills, contacts and imagination, this group of high-level entrepreneurs meets for a weekly roundtable where individuals present their topic of concern for discussion. There is a charge of $12 for a one-minute presentation, and varying charges for other access to this “meeting of the minds.” Meetings are always sold out. Membership is by … [More]
Get Out!
Now is our time. Getting out from between walls and onto patios is what this season is all about. Here are our picks for some of the best patio lunch spots in the metropolitan area. Chelsea’s Kitchen Still a staple for anyone interested in dining al fresco, Chelsea’s Kitchen offers tree-covered comfort with delectable American gourmet classics. Selections range from … [More]
The Lap of Technology
Travel, to and from home or simply staying connected on the go is why the laptop has quickly become a staple for executives. Convenience and an all-in-one functionality beyond the tablet is on the rise. Here are our picks for the best laptops. Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch With an updated Intel processor and speedier Flash Storage, the MacBook Pro 15-inch (2013) makes other … [More]
2015 Mustang GT
After 50 years of Ford developing and redeveloping the Mustang, Ford announces the 2015 Mustang GT. Tradition and technology come together in this latest edition and body style. Boasting the power and performance that is expected after five decades of research, wear and tear makes this a truly special edition. The GT engine is a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine. Known for its low … [More]
Millennials & Management
As management ages and prepares to work longer than previous generations and Millennials join companies at steady rate, companies are suffering through tension and dissonance between Millennials and Boomers, and realizing that they can’t just wait for management to age out to fix it. This book addresses a very real concern of large and small businesses nationwide: how to … [More]
Millennial Money
The Millennial Generation will not be able to rely on pensions and social security in retirement. Instead, they will have to save and invest in the global stock market to meet their goals. To build wealth, young people must start investing early and buck conventional market wisdom. Millennial Money will explain the most common mistakes that hurt investors’ long-term returns and … [More]
You Only Have to Be Right Once
Silicon Valley’s new billionaires are an unconventional breed, turning ideas into money at a rate never before seen in human history. Among these golden boys are: Elon Musk, billionaire bachelor and founder of PayPal, electric carmaker Tesla, and private space company SpaceX; Evan Spiegel, 23-year old founder of Snapchat, who recently turned down a $3 billion offer from … [More]
Feedback: October 2014
Question: Leaders of companies often use a particular mechanism to keep tabs on the financial health of their business. What do you use to keep tabs on your company’s level of financial health? Jason Kaplan is owner and founder of The Driver Provider, among other entrepreneurial pursuits. The Driver Provider, with offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Jackson Hole, Wyo., … [More]
