In the introduction Mike Foster suggests that this is a book that every CEO should read, and by reading it they will gain an understanding of the world of Information Technology (IT) that has become such a fundamental part of almost every company’s fabric in the past 20 years. I would take it one step further, this book should be on the must read list for IT professionals working in those same companies. Not for the technical knowledge within the book, but for the explanation of how company culture often crashes head on with IT culture.

With over 30 years of experience in IT, I can relate to much that Mike Foster writes about. Two aspects in particular grabbed me, and I have suffered both of them. In the mid 90′s I became the Systems Manager for a medium sized company, 26 locations, and 120 or so computers, I had a staff of exactly zero, and spent 80% of my time in firefighting mode, I did make some progress because I reported directly to the albeit grouchy and irascible CEO. However others in the company worked hard to pull IT under the wing of the Accounting and HR departments. This was a bad mistake, and one that in retrospect I should have fought harder to prevent. Once that direct link to the power was severed, all forward momentum stopped. Mike Foster is right, let IT have direct access to the power base, without that, the needs of a company from a technology standpoint can never be served properly.

The second problem was one of communication, non technical people have little understanding of computer infrastructure and trying to explain the need to spend $5000 on a new server, or a firewall, or whatever often falls on deaf ears until the system crashes and the company is scrambling to operate.

As Mike Foster explains in very simple non technical language, there needs to be an effort on both the executives and the IT people to communicate in a meaningful manner. IT talks techno babble that often merely induces a comatose state in the executives, rather than putting their needs in terms of how something will benefit the company, and hopefully the bottom line.

The Secure CEO is for the most part written in plain English, and I was happy to see that when the alphabet soup that has become part of every computer geek’s daily vocabulary had to be used, the author went to some length to explain the concept in a fashion that almost anyone can understand.

I doubt that many would argue with the statement ‘Information is a corporate asset’, yet many companies fail to treat it as such. Even the smallest family business keeps the company check book and cash box in a secure place, likely a small fire proof safe, but is likely to do little to protect the data asset. Alas that is also the case with much larger companies and corporations. How many times over the past year have you heard about companies, and government organizations losing personal information? Banks, Credit Card issuers, Medical companies, large retailers, the litany of the guilty could fill a book all by itself. Of course these are only the stories that we hear about, many others are quietly swept under the rug for fear of hurting the company image, or the stock price.

The amazing thing about the vast majority of these data thefts are that they were preventable. What went wrong? Many things went wrong, it was not just a failing by the computer geeks, but also by management who did not know the questions to ask, and did not understand how modern technology works.

The Secure CEO takes the reader through the various aspects of technology involved, and offers advice on how to implement each of them, and more importantly how to keep these tools working for you.

The key is communication. If business owners and the IT community can find that magical middle ground much could be achieved.

Mike Foster has a web site that contains much more information, check it out.

You can order The Secure CEO from Amazon, and I recommend you do. Business owner, IT professional, or even just a home user, I will be willing to bet that you will gain a new respect for that little box in your Den, Office, or next time you power up your laptop in a Hotel or Coffee Shop.

(Originally published at Blogger News Network and reprinted with permission from the author, Simon Barrett).

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Learn how to hold the computer mouse:
Hold the sides of the mouse with your thumb on one side and ring finger or pinkie, which ever feels more comfortable to you, on the other side. Your index finger goes on the left button and your middle finger on the right button. (Some computer mice only have one button, some have several, some have a wheel which you can use your middle finger to depress the wheel then turn it up or down to scroll pages very quickly or slow depending on how quickly you turn the wheel. Personally I love the wheel and would not have a mouse without it!) When you are told to ‘click’ use the button under your index finger, or the left button.

Learn how to move the computer mouse:
Slowly slide the mouse around on the mouse pad. See what happens to the arrow on the screen as you slide it around.

Do you need a mouse pad:
You should have a mouse pad under your mouse, (although the new optic mice do not require one). You will have an array of choices when purchasing a mouse pad; find the one that is comfortable for you. Rest your  hand on the mouse pad or desk and move it slowly, there is no need to lift the mouse off the mouse pad unless you run out of room, then you just lift it up and reposition where needed. You don’t need to move the mouse to the left or right, simply slide it left or right with the buttons still facing away from you.

What does clicking do:
Clicking sends a command to the computer. To click, gently press and release the left computer mouse button. Be careful not to move the mouse while you are clicking, if you accidentally do simply slide the mouse back to where you want to click and try again. Try to keep you hand relaxed on the mouse as you press and release without lifting your finger completely off the button.

You are Done – Great job! That is all you need to know to start using your computer and that mouse. Keep working on it and before you know it, it will feel like second nature to you and you will not even have to think about what you are doing.

Note: Most libraries have free computer classes for the beginner, if you feel you need hands on help this would be the perfect place to start!

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Business books are published every day, and with thousands of business books out there to choose from, how do you know which books to read?  Some authors publish books with the intention of sincerely helping you make more money or get out of debt, but there are hundreds of authors who simply want to make themselves money and do not really care about your financial life. 

There are hundreds of books available today that can really change the way you think about money and can help improve your current financial situation.  Before you buy another business book, take a minute to think about the following eight guidelines and make sure your book is not simply another get-rich-quick book that will only waste your time. 

1.  Check the ratings and reviews on Amazon
Amazon is a wonderful tool to help find out how people feel about the book you are interested in reading.  Amazon provides a 5 star rating system in ½ star increments, so you can see if the book is highly recommended at around 5 stars out of 5, or not highly recommended at a lower star rating such as 1 star out of five.  However, use caution with Amazon.  You will want to read several ratings and make sure they seem genuine and legit.  Many less-known authors will create fake user names and have their peers do the same to drive up their star ratings.  It is a sorry way to make themselves look better and their books seem better than it may actually be.  If you see that a book has similarly worded ratings and nothing but 5 star ratings, take a second look before buying the book.  Also, look at the author’s other books and see how they are rated.  This may help give you a good idea of whether or not the author is actually a decent, respected writer. 

2.  Research the author’s credentials
Use your favorite search engine and type in the author’s name.  Look at his/her website and information such as publisher, any reviews in major newspapers, and whom he/she has written for in the past.  If you find that the author is published by a reputable publisher such as Harper Collins, Three Rivers Press, Norton, Random House, or John Wiley and Sons, you probably have a well-known and respectable author.  Also, if you can find a New York Times book review or a favorable review from a paper such as the Boston Globe, you can feel safe that the reviewer is reputable and the book will be a good read.  Also, if you can find that the author has written for well-known papers or magazines in the past like Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, or other large publication sources, you can feel safe that the author has good credentials and is a talented writer. 

3.  Ask a friend or advisor what they recommend
Some of the best book recommendations some people will ever receive come from respected mentors and peers.  For example, if you are taking business classes at a university or working in a business-related office, ask your professors or co-workers what they have read and recommend.  You will find that most people are thrilled to talk about books and their personal favorites.  People are always glad to give suggestions about what you should read and the most influential books they have read.   Why read about what strangers think online when you can hear a first-person account of a book from someone you trust. 

4.  Harper Collins Business Essentials
Harper Collins produces a line of books called Business Essentials, which is a collection of business books that are the best of the best.  Many colleges and universities use these books as required reading in their undergraduate and MBA classes.  In this series you will find books by authors such as Michael Dell, the founders of Hewlett Packard, and Benjamin Graham.  The books in this series have sold millions of copies and all of them should be required reading for any serious business person.  

5.  Look for books by business tycoons
If you go to your local book store and look for books with sound business advice, you will most likely find a large majority of them have get rich quick advice and will simply waste your time while reading them.  Many of these authors are self-proclaimed to be rich and do not have any credentials that allow them to give you financial advice.  The truth is, most business book authors are simply out to make money.  However, there are authors out there that have made their millions and billions of dollars the right way, and want to tell you how they did it for your own benefit.  Some people who made their money the right way are Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Michael Dell, etc.  These people do not want to take your money; they already have billions of dollars.  They hope only to tell you their story and tell you how anyone, including you, can go from rags to riches.  You can feel good that your money is well spent on books written by business tycoons and that their advice is from the best of the best in the business world. 

6.  Avoid “Get Rich Quick” or “Make Millions Now” books
Everyone has heard the saying, “If it seems to good to be true, then it probably is.”  The same rule applies to business books.  Book stores have shelves lined with books about how you can “get rich quick” or how you can use the author’s five secret steps to becoming a millionaire.  The truth is that a majority of these books are totally useless.  Authors will tell you that they are self-made millionaires and living the life they always dreamed of, but will never tell you how they made the millions of dollars.  Why take advice about your money from someone that you have never heard of?  Instead of spending your hard-earned money on worthless books by could-be millionaires, spend your money wisely on books that are proven and written by someone notable.

7.  Read the first few pages
If you usually buy your books at your local book store or online at websites such as Corner Office Books or Amazon, be sure to not only read the book reviews but also the first few pages.  While reading the first 5 to 10 pages, look for sentences that may cause concern, telling you how to live the life you have always dreamed of and how you can make a million dollars fast.  You can usually get a general feel for the validity of the book by taking a few minutes to read a couple of pages.

8.  Look for books that have been selling for 50+ years
There are numerous books that have been published for dozens of years.  You may even come across books by authors such as Dale Carnegie that are highly recommended and have been published for over 70 years now.  If a book has been in publication for so many decades, you can bet it is a great read.  You will also find books by authors such as Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett that are proven and full of great principles and advice.  These authors are usually very old or have passed away, but their books have lived on and are time-tested to have good advice and principles valuable to business people today. 

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The world today is burgeoning with unlimited number of business houses cropping up in each and every part of the globe. Many businessmen venture into this challenging field without possessing right attributes required to control a business with the end result leading to acquisition, merger, collaboration or sell out. Business houses at present not only have to focus on core issues of the business but also keep a close watch on latest trends and competitors as well. With the multitude of responsibilities on one’s shoulders it is not possible to manage the affairs of even a small business enterprise with limited knowledge and skill set. One could attend seminars, conferences and consult various experts to enhance knowledge but they all come for a price. One question that may strike in the minds of many inexperienced businessmen and traders is – “How on earth could they access crucial information at an affordable rate?” The answer is Business books! Self study is the best study. Tax planning books, small planning books and other specialized business books on marketing, sales etc. With tax returns, trademarks, patents and goodwill forming a major chunk of corporate suits, businessmen have to exercise much care in matters concerning these issues. Default in payment of taxes can lead to grave legal offence which could stretch to months or even years. Just imagine the amount of the money that would go into such proceedings! Prevention is better than cure. Thus as a prudent businessman, one has to take necessary safeguards to prevent such undesired instances. It is thus essential to plan tax returns in advance using tax planning books. Owners running a small business concern could make use of small business books in order to identify core areas affecting the profit margin and clearing up bottlenecks. Small business tax planning is another important aspect which has to be due consideration if the firm wishes to continue its operations for a considerable number of years. Business books have come to play a key role in educating inexperienced capitalists of the strategies that go into planning and implementation of crucial business policies on the functioning of the organization. Appropriate organization hierarchical structure and effective communication are the backbone of any enterprise. Businessmen can have first hand information with regard to topics like costs, revenue, motivation, performance management, work culture and other business related issues by learning from experiences of professionals. Business books are like pole star that helps business owners through the maze of corporate formalities and comply with them in the prescribed manner. In order to accomplish the organizational goals and short term as well as long term business goals, role of business books cannot be overlooked. By merely following the useful advice and tips of successful business experts, owners can not only reap greater profits but also ensure stable business operation in subsequent years

The world today is burgeoning with unlimited number of business houses cropping up in each and every part of the globe. Many businessmen venture into this challenging field without possessing right attributes required to control a business with the end result leading to acquisition, merger, collaboration or sell out. Business houses at present not only have to focus on core issues of the business but also keep a close watch on latest trends and competitors as well. With the multitude of responsibilities on one’s shoulders it is not possible to manage the affairs of even a small business enterprise with limited knowledge and skill set.

One could attend seminars, conferences and consult various experts to enhance knowledge but they all come for a price. One question that may strike in the minds of many inexperienced businessmen and traders is – “How on earth could they access crucial information at an affordable rate?” The answer is Business books! Self study is the best study. Tax planning books, small planning books and other specialized business books on marketing, sales etc. With tax returns, trademarks, patents and goodwill forming a major chunk of corporate suits, businessmen have to exercise much care in matters concerning these issues. Default in payment of taxes can lead to grave legal offence which could stretch to months or even years. Just imagine the amount of the money that would go into such proceedings! Prevention is better than cure. Thus as a prudent businessman, one has to take necessary safeguards to prevent such undesired instances. It is thus essential to plan tax returns in advance using tax planning books.

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Business books have come to play a key role in educating inexperienced capitalists of the strategies that go into planning and implementation of crucial business policies on the functioning of the organization. Appropriate organization hierarchical structure and effective communication are the backbone of any enterprise. Businessmen can have first hand information with regard to topics like costs, revenue, motivation, performance management, work culture and other business related issues by learning from experiences of professionals.

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Managing a business accurately is not at all a child’s play. In fact for successfully running a business one needs to strategize things and plan properly and to follow those strategies regularly and wholeheartedly. Bookkeeping is one such strategy and a process that includes the maintaining of records of the various transactions of a business. Bookkeeping includes looking through the total revenue, profit, loss and expenses incurred by the company, the dates of the transactions and various other minute financial details. This brings us to the conclusion that bookkeeping is one of the most vital aspects of a business whether the business is a big one or a small one. Infact small business book keeping needs to be maintained more accurately because once they know their financial status very well they can think of expanding themselves.

There are many advantages of maintaining small business book keeping. As book keeping helps to know the accurate financial status of a business, small business book keeping also helps these small businesses to know their accurate financial position which further helps them to understand the position of their business and to understand the initial profit and loss that the business is incurring. Small business book keeping helps these businesses to be financially and legally precise.

Customary small business book keeping that has the details like the daily transactions, turn over, loss, if any and other such details can help these small business get loans for their business easily. As these details are very important while applying for a loan, maintaining small business book keeping helps in easing out the entire process of applying for the loan and getting the loan passed. Maintaining small business book keeping is also a great task like maintaining a book keeping for any big business. So it is always very important to get professionals who are thorough with their work even if the work is being done for small business book keeping. Hiring professionals to do small business book keeping helps the business to understand their financial position and then helps the business to grow and they can keep a good track of the book keeping of the business.

Small business book keeping should be done on a regular basis as it helps to maintain the financial records regularly and helps to know the regular financial position of the business. The book should be daily updated and maintained as it helps to keep a track of the smallest of the financial expenses or gains. If there is a hindrance in the regularity then it might become a major issue resulting in losing the track of the small business book keeping causing loss to the company.

Small business book keeping can be done manually as well as with the help of computers. The basic thing is to maintain an accurate small business book keeping to keep a track on the financial issues of the company. This is usually done by maintaining a monthly spreadsheet of the expenses incurred daily and another to show the sales, purchase, gross, and net profit. Small business book keeping is of great help to a business and this has been proved time and again and it also helps to avoid unwanted troubles.

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First and foremost I want to say that this is not true; however, I need to add that the typical consumers of stock photography are from the US due to the large amount of Internet users as well as the high demand from advertisers and marketers for images of objects, animals, scenes and a variety of other items that are not found inside the USA.

If you do a simple Google Image search you can see the variety of subjects that are being photographed and solicited for sale. While you may see a huge variety please pay particular attention to the quality of the images as many will never be accepted by a Stock Photography site simply because the quality is poor. You may also notice which sizes are available to upload, this is important to know prior to submitting your image as you will want to make sure you have proper sizes. Beware if you are resizing your image that you may lose quality which could result in your image being rejected.

The distinction between poor quality versus high quality is not that large of a leap however simple mistakes must be corrected prior to actually submitting your image for sale. This section is discussed in great depth in the photography business book that will help you to sell only quality photos.

Ideally photos have not been edited with photo editing programs such as Photoshop. While these programs are great for resizing and cropping you will lose quality each time you open and work with the photo. The goal, therefore, is to take the perfect photo without the need for any editing.

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If you are in real estate business or are willing to invest on property but the question lies as to whether you are doing it smartly and correctly? Are things going your way? It really depends on the efforts you put in and the ultimate outcome of a successful real estate deal that depends on many factors such as time, energy, proper understanding, and patience to deal with things in a tactful manner by avoiding hasty decisions. Prior preparations are needed to be taken in this regard to undertake a process, complicated by multiple transactions and patience to keep waiting until the deal is done which can be quite confusing at times. It however, requires great level of expertise and consultation especially for a person new in real estate.

Avoiding foreclosure is the talk of the town, if you want to be smarter with the real estate transactions that you undertake to the best of your knowledge. Foreclosures as some one has well said can’t be ignored as vast numbers of homeowners who are being affected by the threat of foreclosure on investing in real estate. It stays on your credit report for 15 years and happens when a mortgage holder is unable to pay off their mortgage or unable to sell their home in a certain time frame.

Deed in lieu of foreclosure is more worthwhile and relatively quick thus making you smarter in real estate business. Deed in lieu of foreclosure is a legal document which allows Borrowers to transfer all interest of their property to their lender. The bank then approves the deed in lieu of foreclosure for the lender to take possession of the house. This is yet another way to do smart business in real estate.

Reference can also be taken from e-books. There are e-books that can make you smarter than ever as you refer back to them that eventually make a reader to think twice about purchasing that involves ascertaining the sale value of the property should be of a much higher price the same day it is bought. The e-books of DR. Harsimran Singh are written with the purpose of making you do smart real estate business and he feels, this may be an unbelievable and, perhaps, controversial statement. But, in the book “A to Z of Foreclosures: Real Estate worth Millions Acquired with $101”, Dr. Singh explains the logic behind the statement and how it applies to people who have very little money and equally little knowledge of the real estate industry. This book also reaches out to those who are financially well-off and experienced in the buying and selling of property. There are fourteen different techniques explained that are specifically relevant for people in real estate transaction who are facing difficult times. In addition, the book discusses the processes and procedures of foreclosures, deed in lieu of foreclosures, reasons that borrowers default in the process of real estate transactions, methods for making investments recession-proof, condition of title and other topics that make you a smart investor. There are examples coming out of the 26 years of business experience of Dr. Singh with the selling and buying hundreds of residential and commercial properties. It won’t be wrong if some time is devoted on the reference available as these are really effective.

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Memphis, TN (Articlesbase) April 04, 2008 — IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION – A Beginner’s Guide To Starting A Record Label (3rd Edition) by Samuel D. Gilleylen ; ISBN #0972304207; Future Mix Publications.

The days of the major label record deals are just about done. More and more undiscovered talent are making a living by selling their own “Contract Free” CDs, music downloads, merchandise and etc. The aspiring recording artists of today are not only using the traditional methods for being independently successful, but also using the internet for promoting and distributing their own product. It is however still important for one to understand the traditional way in which the music business operates, because the internet will open up still other legal issues between a prospective aspiring artist and other entities. This book will help one to understand the traditional way of how the independent music business operates. Along with other important information this book contains basic information such as: how to copyright songs, music publishing and mechanical royalties, setting up radio promotion, setting up independent music store distribution, also a list of music business contacts and legal agencies who can help new recording artists. There is even a checklist at the back of the book to help guide the reader along the way!

If you are trying to break into the independent recording business you will need this book. Here’s a wealth of information for those who know little or nothing about the music business. Promote, Market and Sell your own songs or independent CDs with this knowledge. A hot book for aspiring songwriters, recording artists, solo instrumentalists, and bedroom music producers! Warning: If you already know everything about the independent music business, then this book isn’t for you. This book is available to all major book store chains, musical instrument stores and public libraries (U.S.A. and Canada) through Baker & Taylor Books! This book can be ordered online for $19 (Free Shipping) by visiting our website: www.FutureMix.biz

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As we notice the type of records a business needs depends very much on its size. There is no point in applying simple and short term book keeping system on big organizations or vice versa. Every business has its own requirements and execution techniques that decide on the applicable accounting and book keeping system. In organizations where infrastructure does not support accounting system, profit level keeps on falling due to lack of productive data. As small businesses need to develop their records in slightly different manner they must understand the importance of tailoring things accordingly. Although some things in small business book keeping system are absolutely wrong but there are a variety of ways to make them right.

Though cash book is the primary record that every small business uses at initial stages but only maintaining cash book is not enough to monitor the cash flow of a small business. Adding records such as job costing, stock analysis and equipment register can help in improving the efficiency of existing book keeping system. These additional records are of specific nature and designed to suit the requirement of every section. If you are a sapling business owner and willing to monitor every transaction yourself then maintaining just a cash book can give you a comprehensive detail of expenses and gains. In organization where business is diversified in various sections, maintaining a cash book is useless therefore a more advanced form of small business book keeping can be put into practice. This advance form of book keeping task includes multiple records; these records refer to each individual section and keep an explanation of cash flow along with profit for the month or year.

As your small business expands, you may start requiring some basic management information to make future strategies for your business. These small business book keeping records enclose explanation regarding marketing expenses and sale estimation that can be beneficial in prepping future strategies. With such an accounting system you can easily get an idea about current position of your organization without indulging too much in book keeping records. It can work as a guide in paving your way for getting good sales and revenues. If at any point of time you realize that your financial records have become gigantic and your limited staff is not able to handle it, you can entrust your bookkeeping task to a small business book keeping service provider. These bookkeeping service providers scrutinize requirements of your business and provide you with exactly what your business requires.

With growing business you will need specialized small business book keeping system to assess the annual revenue of your business. The only purpose of small business book keeping is to prepare annual reports at the end of financial year so that you can see how your business is doing. Erroneous annual records can lead your business to a situation of loss so accuracy of these records is a must to achieve desired target therefore your key concentration should be accuracy and preciseness. Now you will need balance sheet, annual report and fund flow statement to assess reasonable tax; as it is a complex task you can ask your accountants to file the tax return or can take help of a bookkeeping service provider for maintaining accuracy.

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