You know that as-a-Service is gaining momentum – that it’s the future. But have you ever wondered why? What happened to drive this trend so quickly? Why is it continuing to grow instead of dying out? According to GreatAmerica, an NSCA Business Accelerator, there are three big reasons why as-a-Service is more attractive than ever. Read the full article…
NSCA members continuously ask us about market conditions and trends. As a result, we’ve been following and reporting on industry conditions for over 20 years. The one thing we know for sure is this: New construction is the overall best indicator of the future business climate. We’ve been able to predict the patterns of slowdowns, Read the full article…
You’re working hard to recruit and hire qualified employees as your company grows. But finding the right people is only half the battle. If you don’t onboard them properly, your great new employees won’t stay. It’s important to view onboarding as a continuation of the recruitment process. A strategic, standardized, consistent onboarding process can provide Read the full article…
The impact that digital transformation will have on our modern workforce cannot be overstated. Some estimate that two-thirds of children entering elementary school today will work in roles that don’t even exist yet. Meanwhile, experts recently predicted that 7 million jobs will be lost by 2020 due to technology – and only 2 million will Read the full article…
It’s strange how often I hear these words: “We love the products, but don’t trust the company.” We get a lot of questions from integrators about vendor selection and the companies that offer the top products and solutions in each system category. Far too many times, our members are calling because they want to make Read the full article…
If any of your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients are still buying software on a disk, it’s time for you to have a talk with them. As a matter of fact, if any-sized business hasn’t yet adapted to the as-a-service (aaS) model of software, platform, and infrastructure delivery, they’re missing out on a huge Read the full article…
Part One of our discussion about decisions addressed how managers should approach making them. Part Two – this blog – raises some ideas and questions for further consideration about who should be making business decisions: you or someone else. “Decision” Defined First things first: What is a decision? It’s defined as “the course of action Read the full article…
Good management is about making clear and timely decisions so that the business runs smoothly and profitably with as little disruption and drama as possible; however, three common deterrents often cloud decision-making: doubt, fear, and lack of structure. Making decisions as you work on your business is a thoughtful process. During that process, it’s natural Read the full article…
Since the completion of the 2017 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC), I’ve been reading a lot about building loyalty. The BLC session conducted by James Kane left many people intrigued by the contrast between customers that are predisposed to buy from you vs. those with “true loyalty.” I’d like to share a secret regarding how Read the full article…
Colorado is home to Littleton Public Schools, a district with approximately 15,000 students spread across 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and several alternative programs, preschools, and charter schools. In 2013, a shooting occurred at one of its high schools. To better prepare for potential threats, and after receiving funding, Littleton Public Read the full article…
