Cloud Links–Forbes Online

Hi All, My last blog on The Cloud has received a great response. So far, I have gotten 3 invitations to lunch, and a bunch of phone calls from old friends. Here’s a link to a good article from Forbes that you might like. http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/02/internet-software-zeus-technology-cloud-computing-10-garrett.html?partner=technology_newsletter

My Head is in the Clouds

If you follow technology at all, you will have heard the term “Cloud Computing”. What is it? The “Cloud” is really a metaphor for the Servers you access via the Internet. What I find really interesting is how we are being pulled into The Cloud without even realizing it. Since I am writing this on…

Outsource Everything, Part 2

It’s pretty clear to me that most businesses should focus on their core business, and move non-core functions to experts outside the organization. One over-looked opportunity for many companies is to consider a PEO. PEO stands for “Professional Employer Organization”. A PEO’s is a legally recognized entity that allows business to co-employ their associates with…

Outsource Everything!

For my next few blogs, I am going to argue (hopefully persuade) that most small to medium companies should really consider outsourcing many of their non-core activities. Great candidates for outsourcing include: Email Servers Accounting Systems Telephone Systems (Hosted VOIP) Human Resource functions Top Financial Officer Graphic Arts and design Product design and development Day…