Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Snowpocalypse

As we kick-off the month of March, with spring right around the corner (crossing our fingers), we can sit back and reflect on the past few months and the disastrous effects the Blizzard of 2010 had on thousands of homes and businesses across the east coast. Productivity declined, revenue plummeted, and communication diminished. However, with the right technology in place, "snow days" can be productive days. So, we ask you this, were you able to make the most of your "snow day"? Craig Burris, Publisher and CEO of Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine did:

"GoBeyond IT has been crucial for us in the blizzard of 2010. My team was fully capable of working from home and staying productive. They had full access to files, emails, and were able to communication digitally with each other. Now, if we could get each our clients and prospects on such a system, they could have had someone to talk to."

Customer Central:

Are you "doing" what you need to get the Growth you deserve? Probably.

But you can "have" more - if you "be" more.

Companies hire consultants to tell them what to "do" in order to "have" what they want. When the plan fails the company looks inward ("what do we do now?") and outward, to new consultants "Here's what we're trying to have - what do we need to do to get it?"

We call it "The Have-Do Continuum". You can spend a lot of money on consultants that will tell you what you need to "do" in order to "have" what you want. But taking your company to the next level means playing life at the next level.

Consider this as you try to grow your company: who are you "being" within the context of what you are "doing" and trying to "have"?

If you are willing to play life at this level (Be. Do. Have.) - anything is possible.

Fact: Every SGP client that has broken through to the next level has been willing to have a breakthrough in who they are being in relation to their goals. Find out more about Smith Growth Partners

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From Our Blog:

How to Make the Most of a "Snow Day"

The local weather report said “blizzard by week’s end.” As the week progressed, folks were even calling this the “Storm of the Century,” and “Snowmagedeon.” After much consideration, I sent a company-wide e-mail Thursday night, informing them that Friday would be a snow day. You see, a “snow day” for us means that all phones are forwarded, all systems are available via online desktops, and it is business as usual. Our teams can collaborate via Instant Messenger, and we can share files and computer screens using tools like Skype and GoToMeeting, etc. Short of meeting with clients face-to-face, we are still able to conduct face-to-face meetings via webcams and GoToMeeting. I even conducted my first Skype to Skype video. Read More

Have Your Sales Goals Hit A "Bunker"?

You’ve set your Goal for 2010 and Management expects you to perform on them. You’ve spent the last few weeks of the year debating what is attainable, and what is measurable. Now what? In order for you to achieve your goal, you must first believe you can attain your goal (sometimes believing you already have it, helps). Let’s relate this to Golf. How many times have you been invited to play a new golf course that you have never been on (I apologize if you are not a golfer, but if you are not that is your problem)? Read More

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Company News

GoBeyond IT Hosted First "Client Steering Committee" Meeting

GoBeyond IT hosted their first "Client Steering Committee" this month. Composed of 6 to 12 of our clients, this committee will open the doors to new ideas, get us in touch with how we are doing, and enable us to listen with an open mind to things that we may need to change or improve. If you would like to be apart of the committee, or simply learn more, please Contact Us.

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Announcements

We Are Launching Our New Community Support Portal

In April, GoBeyond IT will be launching our community-based support portal called Community.Go BeyondIT.com. This site will enable our customers to share ideas, rate our services, get online support, and provide feedback on topics related to business. Although we will be actively monitoring the site, this site will be mainly driven by you and we look forward to your participation. Get Support.

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