Archive for February, 2010
Still looking for the truth about virtual assistants? In yesterday’s post, we looked at one of the biggest myths I’ve discovered. That is, “My business can’t afford to hire virtual assistants.”
Now that we busted that myth, let’s look at the second most common myth I’ve seen associated with virtual assistants…It sounds something like this: “My business isn’t big enough to hire a virtual assistant.” Even if you are a one-man show, and maybe especially if you are a one-man show, that is a myth of monumental proportions.
Read the rest of my story on Davinci Virtual.
February 9th, 2010
The latest serviced office company to join the Alliance Business Center Network, or ABCN, is none other than Anaheim Hills Executive Suites in Anaheim, California.
Eric Homme manages Anaheim Hills Executive Suites. It’s a brand new business center at 155 N. Riverview Drive in the 92808 area code. Managed by Kathy Kelly, the new ABCN member facility is just 18 miles from John Wayne Airport and 43 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport. Anaheim Hills Executive Suites gives its tenants quick access to the 91 freeway, and the 241 toll road is just a mile away.
Noteworthy is the fact that this serviced office provider is hardly alone in its local market. A competitor, Anaheim Hills Business Center, is located at 160 North Riverview Drive. Anaheim Hills Business Center is managed by ESDI. I’ve written about them before.
Read the rest of my story on aBetterOffice.com.
February 9th, 2010
Leading business-software maker SAP AG on Monday announced a strategic shift in the corporate suite. Léo Apotheker has resigned as CEO and member of the SAP executive board, effective immediately. The abrupt decision came as part of a “mutual agreement” with the company’s supervisory board not to extend Apotheker’s contract as a member of the executive board.
Apotheker joined SAP, which is based in Germany but well-known worldwide, more than 20 years ago. The company didn’t offer details on severance or his future plans.
His replacement came quickly with two co-CEOs: Bill McDermott, head of field organization, and Jim Hagemann Snabe, head of product development. Both are already executive board members. In addition, Chief Technology Officer Vishal Sikka has been appointed to the board.
Read the rest of my story on CIO Today.
February 9th, 2010
Just weeks before Apple officially rolls out the iPad, financial analysts are making pricing predictions. But could the analysis itself hinder the initial demand for the pricey tablet computer?
The much-anticipated iPad is priced at $499 for the 16GB model, $599 for the 32GB model, and $699 for the 64GB model — all available in March. The 3G models won’t be available until April and will sell for $629 for the 16GB model, $729 for the 32GB model and $829 for the 64GB model.
Credit Suisse analysts said Apple will stay “nimble” with its pricing strategy and may even discount the devices if customers aren’t buying. Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group, sees irony in the reports: The comments could actually cause the result.
Read the rest of my story on NewsFactor.
February 9th, 2010
It’s official — and ahead of schedule. The Symbian mobile operating system is now completely open source. The Symbian Foundation on Thursday released Symbian 3, the latest version of the platform.
With the open-sourcing of Symbian, along with Google’s Android operating system, the mobile world continues forging an open strategy that invites handset makers to further customize and differentiate their products.
“Open-sourcing a market-leading product in a dynamic, growing business sector is unprecedented,” said Haydn Shaughnessy, CEO of Cogenuity and editor of the Symbian Foundation’s blog. “Over 330 million Symbian devices have been shipped worldwide, and it is likely that a further 100 million will ship in 2010, with more than 200 million expected to ship annually from 2011 onwards.”
Read the rest of my story on NewsFactor.
February 5th, 2010
Regus is putting on its small business consulting cap this week and offering advice for budding entrepreneurs. The serviced office giant figures that the combination of unemployment figures hitting record highs and tight credit markets is breeding entrepreneurs. Cash-conscious entrepreneurs might be a better description.
So what are Regus’ top five tips for ambitious boot-strappers? Let’s dive right in.
1. Divide the best from the rest
First, focus on what you do best and outsource the rest. Regus says small businesses should consider letting someone else handle administrative tasks, such as hiring an office manager or selecting an Internet Service Provider.
Read the rest of my story at aBetterOffice.com.
February 5th, 2010
Are you sitting down? If you’ve leased your office space two or three years ago, you could be paying about 40 percent more than current market rates. So says Richard Douglas, head of Avanta Property Management, a new division of serviced office provider Avanta. But Douglas isn’t just highlight a problem – he’s offering a solution: Avanta Property Management.
Avanta launched the new division to help office users who are locked into long-term property leases – and that have unused space available for subletting – to recover some of its monthly costs. It’s called the shadow market. Companies that have downsized typically have extra office space and can relieve the burden on the bottom line by finding a suitable co-tenant for a sublease.
“There’s a vacuum in the market that’s been created by a mismatch between supply and what potential occupiers actually need. So, we will address the gap between a conventional lease and serviced office space to the benefit of both current and new office space occupiers,” Douglas says.
“There’s a healthy demand from businesses seeking accommodation for one to five years and for between 20 and 100 people, but these businesses are demanding flexible lease terms as they won’t risk making any long-term commitments during the current economic downturn.”
Read the rest of my story on abetterOffice.com.
February 4th, 2010
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