I always watch the State of the Union address even though I am a Republican and am a little disappointed in the 2009 results.  Aside from Mr. Obama’s considerable oratory skills, I enjoyed the subtle drama of watching who stands up and sits down, who sits on the aisle as he walks in, the symbolism [...]

Most people remember Winston Churchill as one of the world’s greatest leaders, galvanizing Great Britain to stand up to the Nazi onslaught during World War II.  However, it was his love of the written word and his eloquence with language that people often remember.  His quotes have relevance in our times as much as they [...]

In 2009, many companies faced tough decisions regarding their budget. Some companies chose to make budget cuts, while others chose to make layoffs. Most companies made some sort of change, and most of those changes involved saving the company money. Also, companies were challenged with the issue of staying in touch with clients who were geographically located outside the limits of a routine sales call. The good news is that there is a solution to reducing cost and overcoming the communication issue, which is…

Bacon makes everything better. This is what my friend Phil has told me. If you’re not a fan of bacon, and really I’m not sure there is such a person, then you might want to skip to another article. If, however, you understand how scrumptious bacon can be, then by all means, read on.

Copper Conferencing helped me accomplish what any business would be able to do in a similar situation. I believe you shouldn’t be stressed about scheduling a meeting place, traveling to a meeting place, or spending excessive amounts of money to arrange a meeting place when you have access to tools and features to meet online at anytime from practically anywhere.

As one year ends and a new one begins, I always take time to look back before I look ahead. That backwards glance gives me the perspective I need to decide what went well, what was not so great, and what I might need to change. What would compel you to make a change this year?