Austin Business Blog by the Members of Network In Austin

The Nonprofit Buyer

posted on June 16, 2010

One of the greatest challenges encountered by those seeking to find software for their business needs is that those within the organization are not “professional” buyers. Read more »

Author: Keith German

From the Software Buyer's Mindset

posted on June 14, 2010

I recently shared Blog post details from Software Advice in Austin, TX regarding the ongoing debate between best-of-breed versus integrated suite solutions. Let me now share some brief thoughts on the question that was posed – “How do you deal with choosing between all-in-one versus best-of-breed?” – for which there is really no concrete answer; i.e. each buyer has to determine this based on their unique needs and circumstances. Read more »

Author: Keith German

Saving on Bookkeeping: Avoid Stop-and-Go

posted on June 13, 2010

The responsibility of being efficient with bookkeeping doesn’t always fall 100% on the shoulders of your bookkeeper. The way you manage your bookkeeper has a lot to do with it as well. If you outsource your bookkeeping services to an independent bookkeeper or to a bookkeeping firm, there are a few tricks to know to get the best out of your bookkeeper. In this post, I’ll focus on the #1 recommendation that we give to all our clients: avoid Stop-and-Go. Read more »

Author: Patrick Bonnaure

We Are All Selling the Same Thing

posted on June 12, 2010

I often open a training session with a very simple question: “What is every person in this room selling?”  The typical answers I receive are “ourselves” “trust” or “solutions”.  All are good answers, but not the answer I’m looking for. Read more »

Author: Amy Hardin

No one reads those comments

posted on June 11, 2010

 The hotel’s general manager just made that statement and muttered that people just like to complain. The marketing manager couldn’t believe his ears.  He had been monitoring various websites where travelers could post their own reviews of lodging and restaurant properties.  He watched the comments pile up, mostly negative. Read more »

Author: Marilyn McCray

Let's use some All

posted on June 10, 2010

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Author: Brad Closson

Up the engagement…in 5 minutes

posted on June 10, 2010

Every so often, admittedly, my engagement slows w a y down. Sometimes I know there’s tons to do and none of it is unappealing. Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

The Rules for Children for Portrait Day

posted on June 10, 2010

No scratchy clothes! Kids are honest. If they are uncomfortable, it will show in the images. Remove tags from clothes. If cheap netting was used in the petticoat of a dress, have it replaced with soft tulle. Little boys hate ties. If possible, find an alternative way (a sweater vest or a Cuban style shirt) for them to be dressed up. Read more »

Author: Lori Luza - As You Wish

Coming around the downturn

posted on June 9, 2010

A leader’s focus sharpens when it comes to managing in an economic downturn. That has been the case across industries in the past 20 months. Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

Sell My Mortgage - Ten Things to Think About when Creating a Note

posted on June 9, 2010

The Texas Note Company, ten things to think about when creating a note.  If you are considering offering owner financing on the sale of real estate then you need to read this. Read more »

Author: Robert E Young