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8 apps you need for summer travel plans (pictures)

May 14, 2013 6:00pm PDT

From picking your flights and packing your bags to airport layouts and chronicling your adventures, we've got you covered.

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10 critical ERP upgrade mistakes

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

If your organization is preparing to upgrade its ERP system, this list will help you steer clear of common project pitfalls.

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10+ ways to be more productive

September 8, 2010 9:48am PDT

If you often reach the end of the day and wonder why you got so little done, it may be time evaluate your working style. Alan Norton offers 11 productivity boosters that can help get your days...

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Master these 10 processes to sharpen your project management skills

March 13, 2008 8:10am PDT

The bigger and more complex a project gets, the more you need formal processes and techniques to effectively manage the work. Project management expert Tom Mochal explains the purpose, value, and...

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Restart Windows Server 2003 from the command line

January 15, 2008 12:00am PST

When the Windows Server 2003 computer you are working on will not shut down and you don't have any luck using the Start menu or the [Ctrl][Alt][Delete] methods -- and you need to restart the...

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SQL Server database developer interview questions and answers

September 28, 2012 5:41pm PDT

Development hiring managers and potential interviewees may find these open-ended SQL Server proficiency interview Q&As useful.

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Save on your data plan with Onavo Extend

April 22, 2013 1:57pm PDT

Find out how to extend the value of your existing data plan with the help of Onavo Extend, a free mobile application for both iOS and Android devices.

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ERP's 'Cool Hand Luke' problem

May 6, 2013 6:00am PDT

ERP has proven to be great at integrating the internal processes of an enterprise, but not so great for external communications. New solutions are bridging that gap.

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Five cloud sync apps that rise above the rest

March 19, 2013 12:40pm PDT

Jack Wallen shares his five choices for best of breed cloud sync apps.

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Five small business replacements for QuickBooks

April 11, 2013 12:01pm PDT

Jack Wallen suggests several options that offer a near feature-for-feature comparison to the popular QuickBooks.

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Three challenges that BYOD and the cloud pose for BCP planning

April 22, 2013 6:00am PDT

BYOD and the emergence of cloud services present new challenges to business continuity planning. Here are the areas that will need to be addressed in any new plan.

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Most unusual resume mistakes

August 25, 2011 4:35am PDT

A recent CareerBuilder survey reveals some of the more outrageous statements hiring managers have seen on resumes.

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Independent contractors: Make sure your contract protects your interests

March 13, 2009 12:25pm PDT

Writing a contract can help independent contractors and clients iron out project details ahead of time and avoid potential disputes down the line. Meredith Little outlines what verbiage and...

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Review: Outright finance management

May 7, 2013 11:23am PDT

Readers have suggested another alternative to QuickBooks; one that is available for minimal cost.

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Know your users: Web analytics tools

May 7, 2013 9:00am PDT

Here are tips on how to get good web analytics data and use it to find out more about how users are interacting with your website.

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Use S.M.A.R.T. goals to launch management by objectives plan

April 25, 2005 7:00am PDT

Management by Objectives, or MBO, is a management strategy that uses the S.M.A.R.T. goals method--setting objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based. This...

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A well-planned kickoff meeting sets the tone for a successful project

June 6, 2002 7:00am PDT

Your team's first impression of a project can set the tone for success or failure. These planning guidelines will help you make your project kickoff meeting count.

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Best open source HRM and ERP solutions

May 20, 2013 7:27am PDT

There's a reason why enterprise companies "get" Linux and open source. It's not just because of the security and reliability -- it's for the software. Check out this list of best in breed tools...

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Understanding SQL Server's WITH RECOMPILE option

April 11, 2005 3:46pm PDT

SQL Server's ability to optimize and compile a stored procedure is great but, if you aren't careful, it can bite you when you least expect it. See how Arthur Fuller executes a stored procedure...

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Project communications: A plan for getting your message across

November 13, 2002 8:00am PST

Here are some tips to help you better manage key communications channels for your next project. Follow these guidelines to keep your project on time and on track.

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