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		<title>Salesforce vs MS Dynamics &#8211; what kind of CRM are you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scarfie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a CRM is a complex business decision, not to be taken lightly. Sometimes, however, it can be a personal decision. Sometimes, you have to go with your gut feeling. Other times, you have to understand not just where your business is, but where your business is going. The two leading CRMs at the moment [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/tech/salesforce-vs-ms-dynamics-what-kind-of-crm-are-you/">Salesforce vs MS Dynamics &#8211; what kind of CRM are you?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a CRM is a complex business decision, not to be taken lightly. Sometimes, however, it can be a personal decision. Sometimes, you have to go with your gut feeling. Other times, you have to understand not just where your business is, but where your business is going. The two leading CRMs at the moment are Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics &#8211; two behemoths with vastly differing brand personae.</p>
<p>So – are you a Dynamics person, or a Salesforce person? Take our quiz to find out…</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Are you feeling secure?</h2>
<p>Or, should I say, do you trust your suppliers? Because if you do, then Salesforce is for you because they don’t have an SLA (service level agreement). You literally <i>have </i>to trust them, whereas Microsoft Dynamics (online) comes with a guaranteed up-time of 99.9%.</p>
<p><em>Round 1 to MS Dynamics…</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Do you like the cloud?</h2>
<p>You know the cloud. It’s what other people call “the internet”. Salesforce is only available in the cloud, and therefore offers no on-premise solution. However, they’ve always been in the cloud, and if anyone knows cloud technology inside-out, it’s Salesforce.</p>
<p>MS Dynamics offers both, as well as a hybrid solution. However, in this BYOD world, if sales teams want a multi-device solution on-premises, you have to turn to Microsoft Dynamics partners, which isn’t usually a problem, as Microsoft rely on their partner network for solutions anyway.</p>
<p><em>Round 2 -  points shared.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Do you like social?</h2>
<p>The last couple of years have seen something of a social acquisition face-off, and let’s not forget that Oracle have been buying up everything they can, too. Microsoft have bought well, and are finally integrating social tools such as Yammer, but tend to lag somewhat compared to Salesforce. <a href="http://www.axonom.com/blog/?p=960">Gartner place Salesforce well ahead of Dynamics</a> on the social technology side, noting that they “continue to push innovation” on this front.</p>
<p><em>Round 3 to Salesforce</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Do you use multiple solutions?</h2>
<p>Integration is a bugbear for many organisations who have disparate solutions. Salesforce does offer some integration, but not on the scale that Dynamics provides. Dynamics allows integration with ERP systems, as well as (of course) all Microsoft solutions, and therefore offers a better “customer view” than Salesforce.</p>
<p>For example, in Salesforce, it is hard to track a customer lifecycle completely. The 360-degree view in MS Dynamics is known to be superior.</p>
<p><em>Round 4 to MS Dynamics.</em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Do you like to keep stuff?</h2>
<p>If you store data in your CRM (PDF records, e-mail attachments), then Salesforce may turn out to be quite limiting. You get a standard 1GB per licence, whereas <a href="http://www.preact.co.uk/preact_blog/how-do-microsoft-dynamics-crm-salesforce-compare/">MS Dynamics gives you 5 times that much</a>. Naturally, the integration of Outlook and Dynamics necessitates the extra storage, as e-mails with prospects and customers is an essential aspect of the 360-degree view.</p>
<p><em>Round 5 to MS Dynamics</em></p>
<p>It’s not the most scientific approach to differentiating between Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce, but it’s provided a different answer to the somewhat more respected Nucleus, who put Salesforce marginally ahead. However, it&#8217;s still partly an emotive choice, and mostly about understanding what&#8217;s important to your organisation not just now, but in the future.</p>
<p>And this applies to any choice of technology &#8211; don&#8217;t ask yourself &#8220;what&#8217;s it worth now&#8221;, ask yourself &#8220;what&#8217;s it going to be worth in two years&#8217; time?&#8221;, and ultimately, ask yourself which &#8220;bells and whistles&#8221; will really make a difference.</p>
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		<title>BYOD – Should you let your employees use their own devices in the workplace?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 22:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katherine Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s a trend that has been sweeping the foreign business world over the last couple of years and one that is now infiltrating the minds of UK business owners, but what is it about the BYOD trend that is so appealing to businesses? BYOD or Bring Your Own Device is the growing trend where employees [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/business/byod-should-you-let-your-employees-use-their-own-devices-in-the-workplace/">BYOD – Should you let your employees use their own devices in the workplace?</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s a trend that has been sweeping the foreign business world over the last couple of years and one that is now infiltrating the minds of UK business owners, but what is it about the BYOD trend that is so appealing to businesses?</p>
<p>BYOD or Bring Your Own Device is the growing trend where employees bring their own devices i.e. smartphones, tablets and pcs to work and use them instead the business supplying them. Immediately this conjures up both good and bad points. It’s a policy that has been widely adopted by larger companies across the world, but are the benefits the same for smaller business?</p>
<p>Back in February of this year a <a href="http://yougov.co.uk/news/2013/02/21/security-challenges-byod/">YouGov survey</a> found that almost half of British employees already use their personal devices for work purposes but over half of these have little or no guidance from their employers. Already this is ringing alarm bells that business owners don’t know that business data is being accessed from places other than the designated devices that they’ve provided, what repercussions could this have on the business? And, on the other hand, what are the possible benefits?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pros</span></b></p>
<p>It has been proven that when employees use their personal devices that they’ve chosen and they’re comfortable with, it increases many factors within their working lives. By allowing them to feel more comfortable at work, you improve their general morale and as a result, you encourage them to be more productive. Good news for business, right?</p>
<p>Using their own devices will make it more likely that employees will access their emails and company information out of the office, allowing for work flexibility and remote working. It’s becoming more and more common that employees continue working once they’ve left the office, so allowing them to use their own devices; it gives them a vehicle to continue working efficiently and safely.</p>
<p>It has also been noted that by implementing this policy it can dramatically cut the employee cost of a business, although it doesn’t eliminate them completely. There are many way that BYOD can be introduced to small businesses; it just depends on your budget. You can completely subsidise the cost of the device, you can partially subsidise the device or you can simply cover the running costs i.e. the contract payments of a smartphone.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cons</span>      </b></p>
<p>The one major issue that people have with this trend is the possibility of security breaches of a company’s data. This is where the importance for a company policy governing the use of personal devices for work comes in.</p>
<p>The mix of personal and professional data held on devices could leave both the employee and business open to data leakage to third-party sources, something which neither of you want! The Data Protection Act comes in to play here, so it is required that some sort of security measure is put in to action to protect both you and the employee. This unfortunately could mean a large bill coming your way for the trouble of securing your data and even then, you’re requiring that each and every employee keeps in line with your guidelines on their personal device.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This is a difficult one to argue, whether or not you introduce the BYOD to a business completely depends on each individual business deciding what’s best for them. The benefits are clear, your workforce benefit and as result so does your business productivity and when you throw in to the mix that your employees are likely to use their own devices anyway, surely the best offence is the best defence?</p>
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		<title>Hiring an IOS developer? Key development skills to look for in 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>NickW</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Despite the recent news that Apple is now trailing Android in terms of number of apps, recent surveys and job searches indicate that there are still more positions for iOS developers than their Android counterparts.  Between the iPhone and the iPad there are over one million applications available and around eighty thousand new ones published worldwide every [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/tech/hiring-an-ios-developer-key-development-skills-to-look-for-in-2013/">Hiring an IOS developer? Key development skills to look for in 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Despite the recent news that Apple is now trailing Android in terms of number of apps, recent surveys and job searches indicate that there are still more positions for iOS developers than their Android counterparts.  Between the iPhone and the iPad there are over one million applications available and around eighty thousand new ones published worldwide every month.</p>
<p>Growth is still higher than demand for iOS developers and as we enter 2013, one in three positions advertised are still going unfilled.  This demand for iOS developers has pushed the salaries of the top performers up by around 20% each year since 2010.</p>
<p>So after paying your $99 to join the Apple iOS Developer Program, which skills need to be in the top drawer of any iOS developers to keep them in demand?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>1 &#8211;   Xcode</b></p>
<p>Xcode is the main development environment for iOS developers and it is free, even if you don’t join the iOS Developer program.  Xcode is where you write, design screens, debug, configure application elements analyse memory leaks.</p>
<p>If you are an iOS developer, you will spend a lot of time in Xcode, so get familiar with it early in your journey into iOS.  It will pay dividends in the long run.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>2 &#8211; Objective C</b></p>
<p>Objective C is the core programming language used by Apple for the OS X and iOS operating systems and their respective APIs, Cocoa and Cocoa Touch.</p>
<p>Experience in this language and its API&#8217;s is the grail for recruiters in the iOS development field and will make a big difference in establishing project seniority.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>3 &#8211; Interface Builder</b></p>
<p>Interface Builder is a gem of an application designed to help you build user interfaces using drag-and-drop techniques.  The applications will take your interface designs and package them for you so, in most cases, you will never need to look at the XML code it generates.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>4 &#8211;  Cocoa &amp; CocoaTouch </b></p>
<p>Cocoa &amp; CocoaTouch are sets of Objective-C frameworks that support the Model-View-Controller methodology and aide develop of iOS applications. Cocoa Touch is based on Cocoa, but is used specifically for developing mobile apps that look and feel like the familiar apps on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Cocoa Touch provides all the core user interface components you&#8217;ll need to develop graphical, event-based iOS applications.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>5 &#8211; JavaScript, CSS, HTML5.</b></p>
<p>As some time or other it will be better to port an existing application into iOS than to build it from scratch.  There are some great third party tools for bringing JavaScript based applications out there, and they are getting better all the time.</p>
<p>JavaScript is the language of most web browsers and apps, and the JavaScript language will continue to be developed and improved.  Most developers will already have completed some HTML5 and <a href="http://www.acuitytraining.co.uk/technical/css-training-courses/">CSS training courses</a> so to port existing applications across platforms to iOS is a relatively simple matter.</p>
<p>Google&#8217;s open source J2ObjC translator can take Java code and translate it to Objective-C source code, Apple&#8217;s code of choice for iOS devices. Google intends for the translator to accommodate non-UI code, such as application logic.</p>
<p>Though not every application needs to make a data call, database calls from iOS command lines can be troublesome and long winded, so getting up to speed with SQL calls in SQLlite can save a lot of time in the long run in both native iOS and interpreted development environments.</p>
<p>This article was brought to you by Acuity Training. Acuity has a large number of design and development focused courses, including;  SPSS, <a href="http://www.acuitytraining.co.uk/web-design-and-graphics-training-courses/adobe-training-courses/adobe-indesign-training-courses/">Indesign training</a>, Autocad and much more.</p>
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		<title>The Advantages of Using an Accountant for Self–assessment Returns</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Devon Page</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Tax can be a little confusing for many people. Fortunately, for a number of those in work up and down the country, they don’t need to worry about declaring their tax to HM Revenue &#38; Customs as it is already calculated using their tax code. &#160; However, for those who are self-employed, a director of [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/accounting-2/the-advantages-of-using-an-accountant-for-self-assessment-returns/">The Advantages of Using an Accountant for Self–assessment Returns</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tax can be a little confusing for many people. Fortunately, for a number of those in work up and down the country, they don’t need to worry about declaring their tax to HM Revenue &amp; Customs as it is already calculated using their tax code.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, for those who are self-employed, a director of their own company or a trustee, you will be required by law to submit your self-assessment tax return to HM Revenue &amp; Customs. Failing to declare your income and capital gains will result in a fine, which is obviously a situation you will want to avoid.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To help you with the whole process, an accountant could be your best option. Here’s a look at how they might be able to help.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Save Time</b></p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, tax might be one of those hard-to-understand areas for you to get your head around. When it comes to completing your self-assessment tax return, you’ll want to get everything right in the first instance, so that you don’t have to fill out more information at a later date. This is where an accountant can help you; saving you time in the long run and getting the return completed accurately and swiftly.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There may be financial terms and phrases contained within tax returns that you don’t really understand. Again, an accountant will be able to provide you with all the relevant details if you hit any stumbling blocks in order to successfully complete the return.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Avoid Any Fines</b></p>
<p>By working with an accountant you can get the job done on time and professionally without having to worry about incurring any fines.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>For each tax year, if you are sending a paper tax return it must be with HMRC by midnight on the 31<sup>st</sup> of October. If you are completing an online version then you have an additional three months to send it back before midnight on the 31<sup>st</sup> of January. If you miss the paper deadline, you can always complete the online version, but failing this will result in a £100 fine. The penalty is also likely to increase the later your form is returned.</p>
<p>As you don’t want to leave your tax return to the very last minute, working with an accountant as early as possible will mean there are no glitches or fines along the way.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Concentrate on Other Business Affairs  </b></p>
<p>Whilst your accountant is helping you provide all of the information you need to successfully finish the return, this allows you to focus on other business-related matters. Running a business is hard work and resources are precious. So, if you can give less attention to your tax return by putting it in good hands, you can turn your attention to essential business matters and develop your company.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>To save yourself the stress of having something else on your mind, leave the tax return with those who have the knowledge to complete it correctly, whilst you focus on your business.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>This guest post was provided by <a href="http://www.accountsnet.co.uk/"> AccountsNet, </a> a professional Chartered Accountants who specialise in contractors accountancy services.</p>
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		<title>How to Customize a Shipping System for Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MrMilesYoung</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>From tiny, one-man operations to large corporations with hundreds of employees, it&#8217;s important for businesses to find effective shipping systems that work for them. Use this guide to help you develop a system that matches your company&#8217;s size and needs. &#160; Your small business doesn&#8217;t have much room for mistakes. Whether you sell used paperback [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/business/how-to-customize-a-shipping-system-for-your-business/">How to Customize a Shipping System for Your Business</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From tiny, one-man operations to large corporations with hundreds of employees, it&#8217;s important for businesses to find effective shipping systems that work for them. Use this guide to help you develop a system that matches your company&#8217;s size and needs.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Your small business doesn&#8217;t have much room for mistakes. Whether you sell used paperback books or electronics components, every order adds to your business&#8217;s success. The big guys might be able to &#8220;write off&#8221; a few mistakes. You cannot.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to find secure, affordable packaging that you can put together at home. If you&#8217;re packing boxes yourself, make sure you have <a href="http://www.fpintl.co.uk/en/products/block-brace/index_30.html">bubble pillows for secure transport</a>. Without them, your item will move inside the box, which could cause damage that you ultimately have to pay for in the end.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Small Businesses Need Foolproof Packaging Materials</h2>
<p>In some ways, it&#8217;s a lot harder to run a small business that has 15 to 50 employees because you can&#8217;t look over everyone&#8217;s should to make sure they&#8217;re packaging items properly.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s why you might need to purchase customized shipping materials that have specifically designed for your products. It your employees can only put the package together in one way, then you practically eliminate the possibility of mistakes&#8230; assuming you don&#8217;t hire people who will just throw a motherboard without any protective materials.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Medium-sized Businesses Need to Control Costs</h2>
<p>What&#8217;s the worst thing about buying something online? Many people respond to that question by complaining about shipping costs. In a survey conducted by Jupiter Media Matrix Inc, <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/64726">63 percent of responders</a> said they cancelled orders because of shipping costs.</p>
<p>You have several options that will help you keep your shipping costs down so you can pass the savings on to your customers.</p>
<ul>
<li>Negotiate shipping costs with FedEx, USPS, or whoever you use. They want your business, so you can often get a little discount even if you&#8217;re only sending out 100 orders a week.</li>
<li>Buy packaging materials in bulk. The more you buy, the less you spend on individual materials.</li>
<li>Make sure you buy reliable shipping materials. Even if it costs a little more, it&#8217;s better to have packaging that protects your products. Broken products cost more than shipping materials. Plus, you never know how much you lose when a customer gets a broken item.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Big Companies Should Branch Out to Take Control</h2>
<p>Let&#8217;s say you run a business that regularly shipping a few thousand packages a week. At this point, you need to spread out and take control of your methods. You&#8217;ll probably want to start working with multiple carriers that ship internationally (use this arrangement to get them all to lower their prices so they can get a bigger slice of your business).</p>
<p>If you have a lot of local and regional deliveries, you should also consider buying a van for those orders. That will help you take control of your delivery service and could even lower some of your costs (especially on rush deliveries).</p>
<p>What shipping options have worked best for your business? Which ones have failed miserably?</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>How to Become an Enterprise Architect and earn £65,000 a year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edward Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>What is Enterprise Architecture? Enterprise architecture (EA) is a comprehensive framework or process through which information technology is used to support the operations, assets, and manpower of an organisation as it strives to achieve its objectives. &#160; Is Training Important? A practitioner of EA is known as an enterprise architect. An enterprise architect works closely [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/business/how-to-become-an-enterprise-architect-and-earn-65000-a-year/">How to Become an Enterprise Architect and earn £65,000 a year</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>What is Enterprise Architecture?</b></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_architecture">Enterprise architecture (EA)</a> is a comprehensive framework or process through which information technology is used to support the operations, assets, and manpower of an organisation as it strives to achieve its objectives.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Is Training Important?</b></p>
<p>A practitioner of EA is known as an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_architect">enterprise architect</a>. An enterprise architect works closely with stakeholders, leaders, and other experts to build an organisation&#8217;s processes and information technology assets. He uses his technical knowledge and skills to ensure that the business/organisation and IT are in alignment. For one to become a competent and successful enterprise architect, he needs years of professional training and experience in the field.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Enterprise Architecture Frameworks</b></p>
<p>Enterprise architecture is available in 4 major forms: the Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF), Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), Gartner Methodology (GM), and the Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architectures (ZFEA).</p>
<p><i>The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF)</i> &#8211; <a href="http://www.opengroup.org/certifications/togaf9-program">TOGAF</a> incorporates a group of 4 individual components into its EA framework: business, application, data, and technical architectures. Each component plays a unique role in the architectural landscape to ensure that more informed decisions are made an enterprise architect.</p>
<p><i>Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)</i> &#8211; <a href="http://feacinstitute.org/federated-enterprise-architecture-certification-institute/">Federal Enterprise Architecture</a> is considered the most comprehensive framework of all the methodologies. This is because applies the use of knowledge and skills of all the other approaches. It provides a common approach for the integration or assimilation of technology, business, and strategic management as part of organisation or business performance and design improvement.</p>
<p><i>Gartner Methodology</i> &#8211; The <a href="http://www.gartner.com/technology/core/products/research/topics/enterpriseArchitecture.jsp">Gartner Methodology</a> is a little bit different from the other types of EA. It brings together 3 constituents: technology implements, information specialists, and business owners. These constituents work closely together for the success of an organisation or business. Gartner provides a solid base for building a well-aligned and well-defined enterprise architecture program in a very mature manner.</p>
<p><i>Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architectures (ZFEA)</i> &#8211; The <a href="http://www.zachmaninternational.com/index.php/the-zachman-framework">Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architectures</a> (ZFEA) is also special in its own way. It provides a highly structured and very formal way of defining and viewing an enterprise. It comprises of a two-dimensional classification matrix that bases itself on the intersection of six vital communication questions: What, Who, Where, How, Why, and When with six levels of reification for the successful and effective transformation of the abstract ideas on the Scope level in tangible and solid instantiations of those different ideas at the Operations level.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>5 simple steps to becoming an Enterprise Architect</b></p>
<p><i><strong>Step 1:</strong> Confirm if it is the Right Field for You</i> &#8211; Enterprise Architecture is one of the most difficult professions as it is highly political and requires you to have general knowledge and extraordinary skills in IT and business. Before you make your choice, you must make sure that it matches your interests and abilities.</p>
<p><i><strong>Step 2:</strong> Obtain training/certification for the area you plan to work in</i> &#8211; There are numerous colleges, universities and training organisations offering professional and competitive training in enterprise architecture that you can choose from. You can decide to pursue one or more areas of specialisation. Most popular among the frameworks is TOGAF, currently practiced in 80% of fortune 500 organisations. Certification in this area can be achieved in just 3 days with the <a href="http://www.firebrandtraining.co.uk/courses/the-open-group/togaf-certification">accelerated TOGAF course</a> from Fireband.</p>
<p><i><strong>Step 3:</strong> Go for Internships</i> &#8211; As you continue your training in college or university, it is very advisable to put your skills into practise at companies or organisations that require your specialty. To gain good experience, look for complex or hard projects challenging to skills. You can also interact with professionals already in the field and ask questions and ideas.</p>
<p><i><strong>Step 4:</strong> Look for a Job</i> &#8211; After completing your training and internship, you can start your job-hunting mission. To find the most reputable companies offering good salaries, check out <a href="http://www.cwjobs.co.uk/">CW Jobs</a> or the <a href="http://www.theitjobboard.co.uk/">IT Job Board</a>. To increase your chances of getting a job, send your applications to multiple employers. Make sure that your curriculum vitae outlines clear details of your qualifications, skills, and experience.</p>
<p><i><strong>Step 5:</strong> Start Working as an Enterprise Architect</i> &#8211; Once you have secured a position as an enterprise architect, make sure you start with niche you are well conversant and comfortable with to horn your skills as you advance. To create a good impression while working, make important suggestions and be selfless in helping the organisation towards achieving its goals.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Opportunities/ Jobs and Salary for an Enterprise Architect</b></p>
<p>The following is a list of some of the best paying job titles taken from <a href="http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/">IT Jobs Watch</a> for enterprise architects and their average salaries per annum:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead Architect &#8211; £75,000</li>
<li>Enterprise Architect &#8211; £72,500</li>
<li>Lead Solutions Architect &#8211; £75,000</li>
<li>Enterprise Data Architect &#8211; £85,000</li>
<li>Enterprise Solutions Architect &#8211; £67,500</li>
<li>Lead Technical Architect &#8211; £82,500</li>
<li>Lead Data Architect &#8211; £70,000</li>
<li>Enterprise Security Architect            &#8211; £80,000</li>
<li>Lead Software Architect &#8211; £42,500</li>
<li>Senior Enterprise Architect   &#8211; £85,000</li>
<li>Enterprise Applications Architect &#8211; £78,750</li>
<li>Enterprise Information Architect &#8211; £78,750</li>
</ul>
<p>So, as you can see the practice of being an enterprise architect is both a varied and lucrative profession. Why not start your journey into a new and rewarding career now.</p>
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		<title>Using Promotional Calendars as a Business Marketing Tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lisajane</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>It’s possible to use promotional calendars as an effective business marketing tool. Calendars can be both functional, in the sense of providing dates and times, and capable of promoting a company brand through the use of carefully selected photos, slogans, and logos. In this context, promotional calendars act as an important business marketing tool for [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/business/using-promotional-calendars-as-a-business-marketing-tool/">Using Promotional Calendars as a Business Marketing Tool</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s possible to use promotional calendars as an effective business marketing tool. Calendars can be both functional, in the sense of providing dates and times, and capable of promoting a company brand through the use of carefully selected photos, slogans, and logos. In this context, promotional calendars act as an important business marketing tool for building relationships with clients, which can be reinforced through discounts and free giveaways throughout the course of a year.</p>
<p>Primarily, promotional calendars represent a very cost effective form of marketing. Production and printing costs are relatively low for a standard issue calendar, which means that you can focus on creating a large number of calendars for distribution; it is possible, though, to invest in premium features like interleaf calendars and HD images.</p>
<p>You also have a lot of options for customisation with promotional calendars, which can include adding in the right photos to match your brand, as well as inserting logos. Calendars can similarly be varied through desktop and wall sized calendars. Which kind of calendar you go for can depend on your business type &#8211; you might want your calendar to focus on your products, or you may just want to use stock photos of landscapes or unusual scenes to create more general appeals for clients &#8211; a more specific calendar that includes examples of your work might be more suitable as a desktop sized item that includes more detail in terms of dates and pages.</p>
<p>In terms of the green benefits of using promotional calendars, it’s possible to project a strong, eco friendly identity to clients by only using recyclable paper and other materials in the production of your calendar. By making these features a key part of your promotional push, and by providing ways for clients to enhance their own green programs through your calendars, it’s possible to strengthen business relationships.</p>
<p>Promotional calendars can also be designed to include multiple calls to action for future details; you may want to include contact numbers and offer details within your calendar, as well as offers that allow clients to receive free items and discounts for purchasing your calendars again in the future. The actual design of the calendar can be used, in this way, to remind clients of seasonal offers and deadlines for renewing contracts.</p>
<p>Using promotional calendars with local clients can help you to build a strong level of brand awareness in your community; calendars can become a key part in regular relationships with companies, and can be tailored to include reminders of previous successes through messages that thank them for supporting you.</p>
<p>You might also want to produce a series of different calendars for different clients, which can then include messages that mention them directly, or that feature offers that are specific to them. The low cost of producing calendars makes this easy to achieve, and can make it possible to stand out in terms of client relationships.</p>
<p>Promotional calendars, then, can be a very effective form of marketing for your business. Cost effective, and capable of providing a tangible marketing tool that reinforces client relationships, they can be customised depending on your needs, and should be an essential part of your overall marketing strategy.</p>
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		<title>In Advancing Technology will Manual Data Entry Last Next Decade</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:06:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>webmaster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>This is a disclaimer to those busy-bodies who would go over this article with the intention of insulting me—the writer. I would like you to know that this is an opinionated article and everything written and published here was written from my own unique perspective, so any comments you have or plan to make should [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/business/in-advancing-technology-will-manual-data-entry-last-next-decade/">In Advancing Technology will Manual Data Entry Last Next Decade</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a disclaimer to those busy-bodies who would go over this article with the intention of insulting me—the writer. I would like you to know that this is an opinionated article and everything written and published here was written from my own unique perspective, so any comments you have or plan to make should be educational, enlightening or should at least discuss your personal view on the topic of manual data entry.</p>
<p>I am also entreating the reader to bear with me and follow my thought process as the article develops for each point I make would be buttressed by facts, figures and a little history.</p>
<p><a href="http://i0.wp.com/protelp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dreamstime_xs_1569025.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-19623" alt="http://www.dreamstime.com/-image1569025" src="http://i0.wp.com/protelp.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/dreamstime_xs_1569025.jpg?resize=389%2C291" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>What is Manual Data Entry ?</b></p>
<p>Manual entry is simply the use of hand—by typing on a keyboard—to input or transcribe data from one medium/format to another on a personal computer/electronic device. The manual process of transcribing data is usually done by a human hand and I guess you can envision the amount of errors and waste that could occur in such a situation. Although this process is still widely used today in every facet of the business economy, the rise of Optical Character Recognition is slowly but surely removing the importance of manual entry that has been place upon the use of humans to enter data.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>My Case against Data Entry</b></p>
<p>The case against the use of manual methods to enter data was raised by the in-efficiency that comes with the human process of transcribing data and outlined below are the following issues I have with manual entry.</p>
<ul>
<li>Human Error—I once outsourced a data entry project to a contractor and his job was to simply transcribe some voice recordings onto an MS Word file. The contractor was quick, highly efficient, and responsive but the final product was nothing to write home about because the contractor—unknown to me—had little or no understanding on the use of English, his syntax, arrangement and transcribing skills were poor. Some would say the fact that it was a voice recording of data, made his job more difficult but I believe others must also have been in my shoes when outsourcing other formats of data.</li>
<li>The rise of technology—although the quality of data gotten from transcribing software generally depends on the quality of material fed into the application, the use of software still beats manual data entry in speed, quality and accuracy. Optical character recognition software applications can accurately scan documents and convert the available texts into an editable format to make transfer of relevant data and documentation easy.</li>
<li>Too much process repetition—even the most meticulous data entry specialist is plagued with the issue of constantly doing a certain/similar task over and over again. Even though the words might change from project to project, the steps taken to enter these data never changes. This repetitiveness translates itself into errors, time waste and numerous problems for both the organization and transcribing expert.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>The Answer to Manual Data Entry</b></p>
<p>The answer to the question of “what would replace manual entry if it ever goes out of existence” is also provided below and this answer is the use of intuitive software applications which can be used to process, transcribe and edit data according to set or given instructions. These software applications can be broadly grouped into the following categories:</p>
<ul>
<li>OCR—I have already touched on the use of optical character recognition software to transcribe and enter data. OCR systems are easy to use, inexpensive and very accurate in carrying out data processing processes.</li>
<li>OMR—which stands for Optical Mark Recognition recognizes data presented in form of bubbles or in columns and rows</li>
<li>ICR—which stands for intelligent character recognition is an intuitive software application which recognizes letters, characters, currency, IS Units, arithmetic signs and all American/British symbols. The speed and accuracy at which it operates definitely makes it a <a href="http://www.dataentryoutsourced.com/">data entry</a> software application for the future.</li>
</ul>
<p>The advancement of technology has now made the processes involved with organizing and processing data easier as well as more accurate. It has also enhanced the transfer of data between different devices as well as in different formats. And as data entry tools continue to advance, the use of manual entry techniques is sure to diminish and eventually expire like our beloved typewriters.</p>
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		<title>Next Generation Penguin, Panda, Link networks Update 4 in 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abel Wike</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Beware Black Hat SEOs, it is time to wake up because Matt Cutts Google Head of spam search announced penguin’s upcoming new updates in 2013. The new update will entirely change the algorithm and network link function. Google’s search quality team is figuring out a chief updates to the Google algorithm. The last penguin update [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/seo-2/next-generation-penguin-panda-link-networks-update-4-in-2013/">Next Generation Penguin, Panda, Link networks Update 4 in 2013</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beware Black Hat SEOs, it is time to wake up because Matt Cutts Google Head of spam search announced penguin’s upcoming new updates in 2013. The new update will entirely change the algorithm and network link function. Google’s search quality team is figuring out a chief updates to the Google algorithm. The last penguin update was released in October, 2012.</p>
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<p>It is assumed that there will be a <a title="Panda Update" href="http://searchengineland.com/google-panda-to-be-integrated-into-the-search-algorithm-panda-everflux-151528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Panda algorithm update</a> this upcoming Friday (March 15th) or Monday (March 18th) or in second quarter of 2013.</p>
<p>Matt Cutts said that they will bring out another update in the next week or two that purposely targets a different large link network.</p>
<p>This new update would be named Penguin 4. If we look at the history of Penguin updates we can understand that Google turns strictly against spamming and one more time Google want to serve a unique and transparent business and content towards the world. The new penguin update 4 seems to be a hammer on black hat SEO, spammer. Again unique content have a chance to show off their performance on Google search engine.</p>
<h2>What Panda is for :</h2>
<p>According to Google’s official blog” <em>This update is designed to reduce rankings for low-quality sites-sites which are low-value add for users, copy content from other websites or sites that are just not very useful. At the same time, it will provide better rankings for high-quality sites—sites with original content and information such as research, in-depth reports, thoughtful analysis and so on.”</em></p>
<h2>What Penguin is for:</h2>
<p>According to the Google blog, Penguin “<em>Sites affected by this change might not be easily recognizable as spamming without deep analysis or expertise, but the common thread is that these sites are doing much more than white hat SEO; we believe they are engaging in web spam tactics to manipulate search engine rankings.”</em></p>
<p>It is obvious that this time many websites will gain high ranks and on the contrary, website with spam content or copy content will lose its rankings in Google. So keep your eye on&nbsp;analytic&nbsp;over the few weeks if you find any surge in traffic , it could display that&nbsp; Panda is about to hammer your website.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt Rawlings</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As an HR professional in a technology startup, you should already know that you must manage the same general HR issues as all other types of employers, such as benefits administration, compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), discrimination and harassment, employee handbooks and labor relations, just to name a few. However, in [...]</p><p>The post <a href="http://protelp.co.uk/startups/5-tips-for-hr-in-a-tech-startup/">5 Tips for HR in a Tech Startup</a> appeared first on <a href="http://protelp.co.uk">ProTelp</a>.</p>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As an HR professional in a technology startup, you should already know that you must manage the same general HR issues as all other types of employers, such as benefits administration, compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), discrimination and harassment, employee handbooks and labor relations, just to name a few. However, in the technology industry you will face many additional <a href="http://www.xperthr.com/employment-law-manual/hr-and-the-law/210/">unique HR challenges</a> primarily due to the diverse workforce, multistate and/or foreign operations, confidentiality concerns and high employee turnover common to the industry.<span id="more-19502"></span></p>
<p>Plan ahead to effectively deal with myriad complex employment laws relating to the proper hiring and taxation of nonresident alien and expatriate employees, the correct classification of diverse groups of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the security of highly sensitive, proprietary and confidential information, social media in the workplace, and the management of joint ventures, mergers and partnerships, and geographic expansion and contraction, among many others. Issues like these can make it tricky for employers in this industry to remain compliant with employment laws across all US jurisdictions as well as with international laws.</p>
<p>The following 5 tips will help you to arm yourself against these complex HR challenges.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>1. Verify Employees’ Right to Work in the US</b></p>
<p>While all US employers must verify every new employee’s identity and authorization to work in the US by completing a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, this task can be particularly challenging for technology employers that have global operations and hire many non-US citizens. Avoid civil and/or criminal penalties for failing to comply with the verification process by developing a balanced compliance program that effectively detects unauthorized workers while not penalizing or discriminating against authorized workers.&nbsp; Also be familiar with the various types of visas that allow non-US citizens to work in the US, the types of petitions that may need to be filed with the government should a worker need a temporary work visa, and the filing requirements applicable to all types of visas.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>2. Prevent Discrimination and Harassment</b></p>
<p>Because technology employers often employ many foreign workers, they are more likely to face claims of national origin or color discrimination. Prevent such claims by creating policies and practices that reinforce zero tolerance for all types of discrimination and harassment and by training employees on all the issues involved. Should an employee file such a claim, mitigate potential liability by following through with a thorough investigation and by taking any necessary remedial measures.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>3. Offer Flexible Work Arrangements</b></p>
<p>Technology employers often employ geographically diverse workforces, making it important to implement processes and practices that address challenges in communicating with remote employees and in managing a global team. Be sure to offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse work arrangements and to ensure that projects are completed and goals are attained.</p>
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<p><b>4. Secure Confidential Information</b></p>
<p>Institute measures to safeguard against the misappropriation of proprietary and confidential information, client or customer lists, employees’ electronic devices and anything else that provides the employer with a competitive edge in the industry. One way to accomplish this is to require employees to sign a restrictive covenant, i.e., a noncompete agreement, a nonsolicitation agreement and/or a nondisclosure agreement, which protects the employer’s legitimate business interests within reasonable limits. Also, because technology industry workers may be susceptible to bribes and insider trading, be proactive and take preventive measures against such illegal practices.</p>
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<p><b>5. Identify and Protect Against Post-Termination Risk</b></p>
<p>While employers in the technology industry must keep an eye on employees with special skills, restrictive covenants or knowledge of proprietary business information, they should strive to achieve the goal of having a unified workforce without being exposed to unfair competition and litigation, which could ultimately affect the enforceability of arbitration agreements, profitability or employee morale.&nbsp;Proactively build evidence for employee terminations, conduct exit interviews whenever possible to identify post-termination risk and offer outgoing employees consideration in exchange for releases of claims or restrictive covenants.</p>
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<p>By Rena Pirsos and Matt Rawlings</p>
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