This article will provide an overview of projects, and the relationship between portfolios, programs, and projects, an overview of the processes within project management and discuss it in the content of PMP certification and the PMBOK, the project management book of knowledge. Many organizations today have a renewed interest in […]
Culture and Website Localization
Culture and Website Localization With the rise in ownership of computers and internet usage growing daily, the internet is fast becoming the primary port of call for information, shopping and services. In addition, those computer and internet users are increasingly from non-English speaking countries. At the end of 2002, it […]
Is There a Fiduciary Responsibility to Discuss Long-Term Care Planning
The report of planners sued by heirs or family members for failure to discuss long-term care planning and protection options may currently be more hearsay than reality but leading national experts report they are inevitable. “I haven’t seen many claims of this nature. That said, it’s conceivable you will see […]
12 Important Safety Features On Our Cars We Don’t Think About
Well ok, this is kind of a different subject, and probably not the most obvious to some. But I’ll guarantee some of us will be a little bit more informed, folks might even feel safer when they drive to work tomorrow. Whether you’re the consumer or an automotive sales consultant, […]
Insurance Agency Lead Scoring
Many insurance agencies have not yet formalized their lead scoring system. This is a worthwhile endeavor for all agencies, and one which should be revisited every year, while tracking the return on investment of their marketing programs. What is lead scoring? It is a methodology used to rank prospects against […]
Knowledge Protection – Don’t Treat Your Company’s Intellectual Property As Renewable Resources
An idea, by definition, exists primarily in one’s mind, where it remains somewhat secure, but not terribly useful so long as no one else knows. To produce (commercial) value from that idea it must be expressed, and therein, often lies the starting points for many potential problems and challenges for […]
Technology Enhances Wine, Spirits and Beer Labels
What’s the purpose of a wine label; or for that matter a label on spirits and beer? Obviously, the first response to that question is: to satisfy the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) regulations. Once that is accomplished, the label space remaining may be used for branding […]
Insurance Agents Name Choices – Insurance Specialist, Financial Planner, or Life Advisor?
Are you one of the plain insurance agents? Agents often prefer to upgrade their title as an insurance specialist or financial advisor on their business card. Names like life advisor reflect positive experience and knowledge. Which of these different terms distinguishes you from being just one of the insurance agents? […]