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Christopher Adams

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Telecommunications Specialist, Focus

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I have worked in the online media space for about 2 years. Throughout that time I have grown from a Senior Lead Analyst, successfully speaking with thousands of B2B researchers monthly. During these conversations I have personally qualified end-users based ...

I have worked in the online media space for about 2 years. Throughout that time I have grown from a Senior Lead Analyst, successfully speaking with thousands of B2B researchers monthly. During these conversations I have personally qualified end-users based on their business needs and buying behavior.
I enjoy helping people get the information that they are looking for, and educate people about the many benefits of B2B solutions. With my years of expertise I feel that I am a valuable resource from people who are IT professionals to someone looking into it for their first time.

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May 3, 2011

Christopher Adams and 4 other people answered this question

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

April 28, 2011

Christopher Adams is now following Scott Albro

April 7, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Andy Hamilton

How will the cancellation of games due to the NFL lockout affect your perception about the NFL?

As a Detroit Lions fan, a year off from the NFL may actually be a little refreshing. Speaking as a sports fan, I've slowly been turned off by the NFL more and more every year. Ticket and concession prices are outrageous and continue to rise, ... more

Feb. 11, 2011

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What's the role of social media in politics?

Feb. 7, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Jeff Molander

Are most Groupon merchants losing money?

Yes, according to new research most are losing money. I'll present the reasoning below (a summary of the research) and 4 tips -- how to run a profitable Groupon promotion.
Are Groupon promotions profitable for stores? Do they generate sufficient additional sales to Grouponers at full ... more

Feb. 7, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Tina Gregory

How do you determine the line of credit you should offer a customer?

Setting credit lines is an important part of risk, financial and marketing management. From the risk and financial standpoint, you want to make sure the line of credit offered meets the customer’s true ability to pay. From a marketing standpoint, the line should also enable ... more

Accounting Software

Accounts Payable

Feb. 2, 2011

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What is Cisco's most profitable business or product line?

Information Technology

Feb. 2, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

If I need 5 9's uptime do I have to use a premise solution or can I go with hosted/managed solution?

Information Technology

Feb. 2, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

What is Sprint's most profitable business or product line?

Information Technology

Mobile Wireless

Jan. 31, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

Does Cisco have a sales centric, marketing centric, or engineering centric culture?

Information Technology

Jan. 31, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

How much of Sprint's business is B2B as opposed to consumer-focused?

Information Technology

Mobile Wireless

Jan. 28, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

What is Sprint's social media strategy?

Information Technology

Mobile Wireless

Jan. 28, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

What are the biggest threats facing Cisco this year?

Information Technology

Jan. 27, 2011

Christopher Adams is now following

Jan. 27, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

What are the biggest threats facing Sprint this year?

Information Technology

Mobile Wireless

Jan. 27, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

What are Cisco's major strategic initiatives in 2011?

Information Technology

Jan. 19, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Clem Wyman

Why wouldn't I use Vonage as a business phone service?

We have a lot of customers using either VoIP hosted services, SIP trunks supporting premise-based equipment, or a combination of both, but those are primarily larger customers for whom we can deliver service solutions that provide Quality of Service (QOS) across the entire network with ... more

Information Technology

Jan. 18, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

Besides a password, what's the best way to secure your personal information on external devices?

Information Technology

Mobile Wireless

Jan. 18, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Sarah Gogin

Should Salesforce.com rename itself with a non CRM specific name?

Having the name Salesforce.com as well as a potential name change has both pros and cons. First, the current name, Salesforce, is both recognizable because of its function in a CRM system as well as reputable for being a market leader.
Therefore, a sudden name ... more

Information Technology

Jan. 18, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Veronique Palmer

What are your tips for apologizing to an angry customer?

I think it's a bit odd to say "the same way you would apologise to a human" - are customers not human?
It's not just about apologising, it's about how you handle the entire incident from the minute the phone rings or they walk in screaming. ... more

Customer Service

Jan. 18, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Sara J.

Do you think freelance is viable career experience? How does it impact a resume?

Working as a freelance consultant, designer, writer, etc. is all about building relationships ... a highly valuable skill most companies look for in potential employees these days. If you're able to secure some great clients, do quality work (whatever your field), and accumulate positive testimonials ... more

Human Resources

Advertising Agencies

Career Advancement

Jan. 18, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Eric Brandenburg

Is it wise to invest in market research on my target audience/market before starting my business?

It is definitely important even for pre-startups business to invest in this kind of research to be sure that their business idea(s) will meet a demand.
So many entrepreneurs only survey their friend and family circle for their primary research.
They then don't get a relevant ... more

Market Analysis

Market Research

Jan. 18, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Rick Kadet

Can the US economy maintain its recent growth with consumer spending accounting for 70% of GDP?

This question should actually be in several parts. The fact that consumer spending is about 70% of GDP is somewhat irrevelant to whether or not we can maintain our recent growth. In fact, it can be argued that consumer spending is far to high for ... more

Economic Downturn

Economic Growth

Economic Policy

Jan. 14, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Karen Hayward

How to select the right lead generation company to outsource my campaigns

Lead generation is a significantly more complicated and complex process given the technologies, automation and rising expectations of sales people.
This leads to the need for real best practice expertise- not only in one single aspect i.e. telesales or teleprospecting … but in all of ... more

Lead Generation and Lead Management

Jan. 13, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Dave Michels

Telephony Best Practices: What are your 3 tips for selecting a hosted VoIP provider?

Hosted Voice services are very difficult to compare - it's not intentional but the sector is young. I just went though a mock RFP to evaluate the vendors and found that process extremely difficult.
1) Most of the vendors have a reasonably comprehensive portfolio of ... more

General Management

Information Technology

Jan. 13, 2011

Christopher Adams recommends this answer by Braeden Spencer

How effective are 'secret shoppers?'

In a past life I was in Retail management and secret shops were the bread and butter of how we gauged our sales teams. In the constant struggle to optimize team performance secret shops can give you an alternative view that can go beyond any ... more

Performance Review

Sales Management

Jan. 12, 2011

Christopher Adams asked a question

What is the most effective source of advertising and product recognition to generate sales revenue?

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