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Information Technology Project Management

May 29th, 2009

First of all, the project manager must ensure the project is 100% complete. Young (2003, p256) noticed that in the closeout phase “it is quite common to find a number of outstanding minor tasks from early key stages still unfinished. They are not critical and have not impeded progress, yet they must be completed”. Furthermore, some projects need continuing service and support even after they are finished, such as IT projects. While it is helpful when this demand is part of the original statement of requirements, it is often part of the contract closeout. Rosenau and Githens (2005, p300) suggest that “the contractor should view continuing service and support as an opportunity and not merely as an obligation” since they can both learn from each other by exchanging ideas.

The project review comes usually comes after all the project systems are closed. It is a bridge that connects two projects that come one after another. Project reviews transfer not only tangible knowledge such as numerical data of cost and time but also the tacit knowledge which is hard to document. ‘Know-how’ and more important ‘know-why’ are passed on to future projects in order to eliminate the need for project managers to ‘invent the wheel’ from scratch every time they start a new project. The reuse of existing tools and experience can be expanded to different project teams of the same organization in order to enhance project results (Bucero, 2005). Reviews have a holistic nature which investigate the impact of the project on the environment as a whole. Read more…

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Tier Technologies

April 22nd, 2009

Are you considering starting an online marketing business? Learn the difference between the internet’s two most popular models – Top tier direct marketing and MLM. Ok, let’s get started so you can make an informed marketing decision.

MLM Business model:

As most people on the internet know that MLM, or multi-level-marketing has been around for years and one of the more popular methods for both distributors and companies to generate sales. The distributor represents the company that produces the products or provides the services they sell, then they are awarded a commission based upon the volume of product sold through their own sales efforts as well as that of their downline organization.

These independent distributors will develop their organizations by either building a active customer base, who buy direct from the company, or by recruiting a downline of other independent distributors who will also build a customer base,  thus expanding their overall organization and residual income. Most successful MLM marketers focus on volume by developing a wide and deep level of other distributors, thereby big residual commissions require a rather large downline.

The arrangement of distributors earning a commission based on the sales of their independent efforts as well as the leveraged sales efforts of their downline is one of the main attractions of MLM. As you will soon learn , this business model is quite different from top tier direct marketing and the differences will become clear.

Top Tier Direct marketing companies:

These companies and their members normally market higher end products, that carry larger commissions, without the monthly auto ship associated with MLM. Typically it is a one time sale that offers no or little residual income. Direct marketing usually attracts a more targeted qualified prospect that has expendable income and are more willing to take on the risk associated with starting and marketing a online business.

Top tier direct marketing usually attracts entrepreneurs who are working at the edge of internet marketing. These direct marketers are often the first to explore new trends and technologies. This “trial and error” approach is probably the best way to describe the operation methods. However, this risky approach is one of the reasons why most top tier direct marketers become successful I.E. capable of generating  $10K or more per month in commission.

The top tier direct marketing companies model will probably have better marketing systems in place than their counterpart MLMers …for example:

* A fully integrated and personalized online marketing and customer management system

*  Detailed traffic, lead and sales tracking capabilities

*  Professional call center to assist in closing member product sales

* Comprehensive video training library

* Marketing plans for variable budgets and levels of experience

* Master Marketing Program that teaches a combination of traditional and contemporary Internet marketing techniques

* Daily entrepreneurial and mindset training

* Business leadership programs

There you have it, research each business model then decide which one would be the best fit for you and good luck with your research.

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