Articles by Dennis SchooleyI have seen clients’ eyes glaze over after a five-minute conversation with a vendor who throws acronyms such as GUI, ISDN, PRI and IP around like they were throwing rice at a new bride. “Using a hosted system means you don’t have to worry about maintenance on ‘that box’ in the storage closet. If the system goes down it’s not your system to worry about.” I am fully confident in making the statement that there are many advantages to becoming a Franchisee in a good Franchise system. Studies show that 70% of the people surveyed indicated that they had a desire to own a business, and yet so many never pull that trigger. While there are certainly legitimate reasons why a person may not become an entrepreneur, I will focus on a few of the main reasons cited by people that would like to begin a business but haven’t made that leap. I will also offer some thoughts on how to defeat the fear, and progress towards the dream. While there are certainly legitimate reasons why a person may not become an entrepreneur, I will focus on a few of the main reasons cited by people that would like to begin a business but haven’t made that leap. I will also offer some thoughts on how to defeat the fear, and progress towards the dream. “Too many times I see phone systems installed that don’t suit the needs of the business. If you needed a new delivery truck you wouldn’t buy a four-door sedan. But that’s how bad it is sometimes…” “…not graduated your telecom system into an IP (internet Protocol) system then you are at a big disadvantage compared to your competitors who have done so.” “IVR has become so authentic people don’t even realize they are talking to a computer.” Psychologists from the Leeds University in the U.K. say there is a strong link between depression and Internet addiction. Have you tried Googling yourself? If you haven’t yet, you should. Some would readily dismiss it as mere vanity or ego search, yet at this very moment, an HR manager from a company you’re applying for or someone who’s been eyeing you for a date could be scouring the Web looking for every bit of information about you. The latest buzz about Google Buzz is that it makes children especially vulnerable to loss of privacy. |