Save more money, have more fun, give more back.
Note from Monica
Which camp do you prefer – the glass is half full or the glass is half empty?
Personally, I’m a “half full” camper. Preferring to look at the positive side of life, I’m finding it encouraging to hear recent news items predicting an end to the recession in late 2009 or early 2010.
We were a little curious about what other professionals thought and did a little (unscientific) survey of our own. Here’s what we found:
· Almost 60% of our participants believe the recession will end by Quarter 1, 2010
· The younger crowd (ages 25-34) are more optimistic with more than 70% believing in a recovery by Quarter 1, 2010
· The older crowd (ages 55+) is a little more cautious with only about one-third of that age group optimistic for a recovery by the same time frame.
So…where do you stand?
We hope you find this newsletter issue helpful!
Monica B. Glenny
Website updates
If you haven't visited the DataCraft website in awhile you might want to go check it out. We've just added a lot of new resources for you. If you missed the Microsoft CRM webcast, don't worry -- the slides are now posted on our CRM pages.
We also have new case studies and white papers available for (free!) download in our Resource Library.
The newest addition to the website is our "Focus on What You Do Best -- When to Bring in Outside Help". The webcast launched on Wednesday, May 20 but if you missed the launch, the presentation is available on-Demand for your viewing convenience. If you'd like to see how focusing on what you do best can help you make more money, have more fun, and give more back- just click here and a link will be sent to your inbox.
We'd like to thank everyone who helped us out on this, especially our clients who let us share their stories!
Don't forget to check out DataCraft's upcoming promotions and events!
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There's Something About Margins
There's something about margins that accountants just love. What is it exactly? Well, margins can tell you a great deal of information about the financial stability of your business.
Case in point; profit margins. (Click here to continue reading...)
OSAS Partner Conference
Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Open Systems Customer Excellence Conference June 9-11 in Las Vegas Nevada! At the conference, you and your fellow TRAVERSE and OSAS users will expand your knowledge of Open Systems products, discover ways to improve your business process, and get a first-hand look at the latest products. Whether you're a first-timer or a repeat attendee, you can network with other users and meet Open Systems professionals. For more information and to register for the event, check out our events page.Ask the Bean Counter
Q: What do I need to know to determine if my inventory management systems are effective?A:Unless your company is strictly service based, someone in the business is managing some kind of inventory. Or are they? (Click here to learn more about inventory management systems)
Just a thought...
"Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were." - David Rockfeller  |