Austin Business Blog by the Members of Network In Austin

Computer and network security is like Shrek

posted on August 25, 2010

What is an ogre like?An onion.What is computer and network security  like?An ogre! The best computer and network security is layered. Why? Because there are hundreds of attack vectors against technologies and people. So, what should the layers be? Following are a few that you REALLY REALLY should have: Read more »

Author: Matt Pardo

How To Use Your Office (and NOT)

posted on August 24, 2010

If you spend a lot of your day in your office, you are probably not as effective as you think. Most home and business offices allow us to become easily distracted as soon as we sit down, especially if they are reserved for multiple purposes, business projects, meetings, administration, etc. Most managers, business owners and entrepreneurs aren't even aware of the distractions because they are so used to dealing with them, but dealing with them costs productivity and emotional cycles.Something to ponder: Read more »

Author: Dag Nybo

Are You Jealous of Your Competition?

posted on August 24, 2010

Many of us are, including me. When I meet another business coach, my first instinct is to size him/her up, and then draw a mental picture of strengths and weaknesses. It's a bit harder for the more common occupations... insurance agent and money manager. They meet their competition on every block.So what to do? Read more »

Author: Dag Nybo

Four DOs & DONTs To Take Seriously

posted on August 24, 2010

DO's and DON'Ts(1) DON'T send business emails using a generic or personal gmail, yahoo or other free account. Make sure you send emails and work online image under a single Business Name or Domain name.(2) DO identify a business name that is easy to remember and intuitive. Once you decide on a name, check to see that it's available across all social applications at this free website http://namechk.com/ Read more »

Author: Dag Nybo

Follow-up.....The Leader

posted on August 24, 2010

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Author: Brad Closson

Here's how managers can prevent employee turnover

posted on August 24, 2010

When the economy really turns around and recovery begins, holding onto talent will be on every mana Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

Always Buy Term Life Insurance!

posted on August 23, 2010

 All of the experts recommend it, but everyday there are companies that sell permanent life insurance, whether it be whole life or universal life insurance.  Does this sound like somewhere you would want to put your money?   Read more »

Author: Daniel Reese

Startup Savvy: Trade Show Booth Design on a Budget

posted on August 23, 2010

At the recent TACVB (Texas Association of CVBs) annual conference in Lubbock, my business partner Becky McCray and I negotiated a trade show booth for our Tourism Currents online course in social media for tourism as part of our speaker fee. Read more »

Author: Sheila Scarborough

The Story of an Organization and Their Struggle to Achieve Operational Efficiency

posted on August 23, 2010

Last fall I arrived at a client hospital site and felt as though I had fallen into the land of Winnie the Pooh.  The manager of the department seemed to focus only on patient privacy issues, very similar to Pooh with his honey. Read more »

Author: Penny Crow

Attorney Costs for Lease Reviews

posted on August 23, 2010

Recently, I helped 2 women attain an office lease in Austin, they are both getting into the insurance business.  Commercial office leases can be overhwhelming to say the least, you can figure about 14 pages or so of legalize and terms that are not so easy to understand. As a commercial real estate broker, I provide a service to review the lease terms and conditions as part of the agreement I have with all of my clients. Read more »

Author: Steve Shire- Shire Commercial Real Estate