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Andrew Vashro

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May 3, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Christopher Adams

I am currently looking at Nextiva, 8x8 and Vocalocity for a phone system. Looking for Pros and Cons

All of those companies are going to have their strengths and weaknesses, you need to figure out what is most important to you and your business. The three main categories I would break down are pricing, functionality, and customer service. Some companies might have higher ... more

Telecommunications

March 29, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Dennis Morgan

While it's abundantly apparent that cloud tech is making headway, how long before it's mainstream?

How many home users could benefit from cloud services? Storage and backup and recovery services would be beneficial if bandwidth was reasonable and cost justifiable. Our network infrastructure needs immense improvements. Until then limited use of cloud computing. For businesses a more cost and manpower ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

IT & Virtualization Technology

March 22, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Tom Markham

3 ways to handle and work for an autocratic, micro-managing and de-humanizing boss?

1- Find another - any - job
2- Work for yourself
3- Kill him/her

General Management

Feb. 19, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Fernando Gutierrez

What are the most effective marketing methods for a new, locally-operating, small business?

I agree with Raphael, it depends a lot on the business.
However, there are a couple that I think that are always good:
-A nice website. It doesn't matter if you are around the corner, before going out for something I'm gonna search for it on the ... more

Local Advertising

Marketing Advice

Feb. 19, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Wayne Spivak

With Zynga recently valued at $10B, is there any room for improvement or new material?

I'll answer the main question and leave the "buy" question to someone who follows that industry specifically.
Why not apply the BCG Matrix to the question of "...any room for improvement or new material."
The BCG Matrix while somewhat out of favor is very simple. Companies or ... more

Feb. 18, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Michael Fox

Do you prefer text heavy slides in a webinar so you can follow along? Or is that distracting?

If you have text heavy slides in a webinar, what does the speaker do? I am going to be distracted, trying to read the slides, on one hand, while trying to listen to the speaker on the other.
If distributing a slide deck after the webinar, ... more

Event Marketing

Feb. 18, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Ken Nadreau

Is it proper Twitter etiquette to follow someone if they are already following you?

Hi Rachel,
It would seem proper, and if that person is someone who fits your circle, then it would be advisable. But you also have to realize some will follow people just to rack up their follower numbers and then unfollow you once you follow them. ... more

Feb. 18, 2011

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Feb. 18, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Jason Miller

What experience do you have with surveymonkey or other survey sites on line?

Hi Chad, have you looked at Zoomerang surveys? Very easy to use, powerful analytics and customizable. You can add business logos, embed video, import email contacts, launch directly into social media. Tons of features.
Hope that helps!
Thanks
Jason Miller more

Market Research

Feb. 18, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Chad Massaker

Will the next generation of tech professionals need to be marketing technologists?

There is growing consensus that the CMO and CIO will need to "get along" better in the future. Ironically, Business Intelligence systems have to driven this need to get along better and will continue to do so.
I have often told my technicians that they ... more

Information Technology

Feb. 18, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Brock Donald

Do you think Twitter should/will remove the 140 character limitation on tweets

If they move to 140 characters i will cry....Its microblogging people... If you want more then 140 characters create your own blog.
Please Twitter.. Don't change it..
BD more

Feb. 17, 2011

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Agree or Disagree? User-Led Innovation Can't Create Breakthroughs

Feb. 15, 2011

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Are there any alternatives to Skype for small business video conferencing?

Feb. 14, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Chris Comerford

What's your definition of Cloud?

To me, cloud at its core is defined as " access to what I need, when I need it, and I pay for only what I use." Embedded in this is elasticity, high availability, and capability for access from any Internet location.
The three main layers ... more

Information Technology

Cloud Computing

Feb. 12, 2011

Andrew Vashro recommends this answer by Jay Bennett

Team meetings: Are they the most efficient way to communicate to a team?

Thats all great, as stated in the question. Meetings CAN be useful. However the question asked, are there MORE useful tools that can be substituted? more

General Management

Conference Calls

Feb. 11, 2011

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Does higher pay make employees more loyal?

General Management

Human Resources

Compensation Policy

Feb. 11, 2011

Andrew Vashro and 3 other people answered this question

With the "death of RSS" how and where are you reading content?

Ok then, with that in mind. I am still going to use Google Reader, I dont need an app to replace a web page. more

Content Consumption

Content Creator

Feb. 10, 2011

Andrew Vashro and 17 other people answered this question

What is the best way to promote your blog and gain readership?

Definitely follow what Charlie has to say! On the back end I would also recommend following blogs in your industry or what you aspire to be on Twitter or Facebook. Doing so will give you not only some insight into how to capture your target ... more

Feb. 9, 2011

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Do FF Coppola's three rules - be original, use latest tech, & self-finance, translate to start ups?

Start up Company

Feb. 8, 2011

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Feb. 8, 2011

Andrew Vashro and 1 other person answered this question

Enterprise software... And Sexiness

I agree with Erik on the marketing aspect. Describing software as sexy is just not something that should be done.
On the other hand, I do come from a generation where we make most of our decisions based upon the initial look. We eat with ... more

Information Technology

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