| 3rd Quarter 2010 Newsletter
tidbytes is a bok publication to inform you of technology trends that have a positive
impact on your business. This issue is packed with informative articles and insights
that we hope you find useful. |
| Why Small Businesses Should Be Blogging | |  If you've been focused on developing an internet marketing strategy then the topic of blogging
has come up at some point. But does it make sense for you to start a blog? Social Media Strategist, Janet Thaeler of Orange Soda Marketing outlines
11 reasons small businesses you should be blogging, and one reason not to bother.
Ready to start blogging?
Check out this 10 step guide from INC on how to start blogging or
send us an email to learn more about this effective marketing tool. |
| A Better Way of Developing Software? | |  Simply put, a software development project is considered a success when you have a happy customer and
delighted end users. Unfortunately, the process to achieve that goal can go awry with both the client and the vendor on the losing end.
At bytes of knowledge, we are working on a better way to structure win-win contracts and execute projects utilizing an agile or phased development
methodology. In her
blog post, Sharon Frazier talks about her vision for improving
the product development process. |
| Recovery After The Storm | |  Protecting your most critical assets -- employees and data -- doesn't have to be difficult.
Check out this article by Mike Gorsage at INC Technology who provides steps on how to get a disaster recovery plan up and running. Although he talks about the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, this article still rings true today given the effects of the
flooding in Middle Tennessee.
Need Help Getting Started?
To learn more about setting up a disaster recovery solution, contact your bok network engineer or
email us for more information.
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Clayton Associates is a venture capital firm based in Franklin, TN that provides early stage and growth equity to companies located primarily
in the Southeast. In an effort to showcase a professional yet informative web presence, bytes of knowledge designed a website with a content
management system to provide Clayton Associates with the ability to maintain their own site.
Taking advantage of all our technology solutions, Clayton Associates utilizes a proactive, preventative managed services and on-site maintenance
program through our IT services division. Our certified network engineers remotely monitor Clayton Associates' network infrastructure to ensure
that their systems are secure, compliant and operating smoothly.
Visit Clayton Associates:
www.claytonassociates.com |
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