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Using Your Software to Succeed in Bad Economic Conditions

I am in panic mode because of the economy. How can my computer system help me survive? First, don’t panic. The one sure thing about the economy is that eventually it will get better. You can plan on that. Position your company. First, power market using your database in order to get as much business … Continued

Markup vs Margin

 What’s the difference between Markup and Margin, and which should I use to figure pricing for my staffing company? Mark-up and Margin are different views of the same information. Mark-up is the amount we increase pay rate by to arrive at a bill rate. It represents the amount over cost that is profit. The formula … Continued

The Truth about Mobile Computing

A couple of weeks ago I was in a sports bar in Frankfurt, Germany watching the Chicago Bears game and texting back and forth with my son in Chicago about the game.  By today’s standards, this is not such a big deal – yet you can’t help but think, “This is pretty cool”. Yes, a … Continued

8 Tips for Making Your Virtual Job Fair A Success

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the need to be creative and think outside of the box. Really this applies to everything we do now: From turning family gatherings to family zoom calls; attending in-person concerts to streaming concerts live; watching sports with fans to watching sports with digital fans; eating at packed … Continued

Goodbye Dud Candidate, Hello Stellar Recruit!

How to recruit stellar candidates! EVERYONE has trouble recruiting good candidates.  Where are they?  Where did they go?  How do you find them?  That’s the million-dollar question that all recruiters find themselves asking at one point or another.  There are four key denominators, however, that can help you get rid of the dud candidates and … Continued

The March Madness Office Pool Survival Guide

March is finally here! That means ushering in the start of spring, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and filling out brackets, because the start of the NCAA Basketball Tournament is upon us. Think thrilling upsets, star-making performances, and nail-biting finishes. And that all could happen in Thursday’s first game alone…

What’s Best for Your Software?

“To Host” or “Not to Host”? It’s a topic that is constant, along with all of the other industry buzzwords, whenever software is mentioned. “Software on demand”, “subscription based software”, and “in the cloud” are all commonly remarked phrases. What does it all mean? Is server-based software simply an old-fashioned relic? Many today would like … Continued

Software Options for Start Up Companies

I am a start-up company. Is subscription based software my onlyc hoice? I can’t afford a large monthly fee. Subscription based software is certainly one of your choices. However, before you assume that this is the lowest investment decision, explore other options. The important thing is that you choose a solution that you feel comfortable … Continued

Differences between Computer Solutions

Everyone is using a computer solution today. What sets one solution apart from another? It is true. It would be rare to find a company that does not have automation in place. The question here is how much of a solution does it offer? In order for automation to have impact today, it must encompass … Continued

Advantages of Integrating Software

I am using 3 different types of software. One for front office, another for calendar/planner and a third for accounting. What are the pros of integrating into one? There are too many advantages to mention here, but let’s review some important points. Utilizing more than one system will never allow for full CRM (Customer Relationship … Continued