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What's the point of having a database if you continually rely on email? Email is one inbox that is effective for managing the point-to-point communications you would have for quick information exchange. Yet, email is deficient when it comes to building something intelligent or an asset that grows
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Responsiveness used to be a competitive advantage. That was when everyone was catching up with the tools and technologies for on-demand communication and action. Now that we all have access to the tools, responsiveness is expected. Ironically, there is still a deficit in responsive communications. We are still put on
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Google Apps and Salesforce.com are two of the leading cloud computing software vendors in the world. We have partnered with both and customize these systems around the processes of specific businesses based on their requirements. As we advise our clients on technology, process and systems, we always want to
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There are likely a few activities that account for how you make money. Then there's the noise of all the busy work. I can sympathize with those struggling to stay on task and remain focused. We have so many outlets for social media distractions, procrastination activities and managing
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Organizations that want to solve the problem of communication and collaboration with team members in many locations would be well-served by the cloud architecture in Google Apps. There are some practical reasons for such a strategic choice in this platform. Here are a few: * Easy setup. If you have new
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We don't have a problem of lack. We have a problem of accumulation. This is true in our work. Information, products and media can crowd our lives to the point of chaos. It takes a great deal of vigilance to keep out the noise and only let in
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Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in the universe, as Einstein remarked. What happens when you take the long way instead of looking for shortcuts? One day, you wake up with momentum, assets and a life trajectory that is hard for anyone to match without doing the
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A team working in Google Apps is comprised of a bunch of individuals. The advantage of Google Apps is that everyone is collaborating and executing within one system. However, over time, each user may not be using the system in the most efficient or ideal way for the highest levels
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Over the years, I have learned to focus on the short-term to build long-term success. Some of the productivity systems out there that tout goal setting far off in the future can end up in discouragement. Life is moving too fast and there are too many variables which we cannot
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We're all ruled by inertia. I was a mechanical engineer in my past life. It was drilled into my head that the laws of physics are governed by Newton's laws of motion. The first law according to Wikipedia states: velocitynet forcecenter of massbodyvelocity It is the
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Feeling overwhelmed is common for many in our age of speed today. The pace, ambiguity and relentlessness of work can create a high level of stress. Every day has problems which need to be addressed. When you are feeling overwhelmed, it is hard to function. Here are some things which
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Salesforce.com implemented and marketed Chatter as the world turned social. Modeled after the popular intranet app, Yammer, it has the advantage of being centered around your organization's activities in Salesforce.com. Those activities provide a real-time stream of what is happening across your team with respective data