Webhooks have been around for quite a while now, but surprisingly very few people, other than programmers/developers, know much about them or what they are used for. I am going to attempt to explain that in this article and hopefully you'll see where your organization can start to take advantage...
Category: Manage Smarter
One of the Best Goals for 2019
As we come to the end of 2018, many of us are planning for a better 2019. Hopefully I need not explain the power of setting goals and objectives! Therefore I'm going to get straight to the point. One of the best goals and objectives you can establish for the...
Helping you to market, sell and service better
"Is GoldMine all you do?" is something I am asked every now and then when I am on the phone with my clients helping them with their GoldMine issue(s). So I figured I'd take a few minutes to write about how First Direct Corp. can help you and your organization...
QUOTEWERKS HOLIDAY SPECIAL
THE HOLIDAYS BRING GOOD CHEER AND A GREAT DEAL ON QUOTEWERKS . . . Did you know that First Direct Corp sells the #1 Quoting software - QuoteWerks? Did you know we've been the leading Partner for QuoteWerks in the USA? Would you like to see how you can create more...
Anti-Harassment & Discrimination Training
First Direct Corp just conducted an HR training program for all employees. The course is called "Anti-Harassment & Discrimination: The Respectful Workplace." The class was conducted by our Professional Employer Organization which is Ethan Allen HR Services and taught by Jane Sterling. This sort of training is required by all...
The Truth About Productivity
There are many ways to measure performance including but not limited to quality, results and volume. Each is important in its own right. High volume with poor results and poor quality is unacceptable; good quality with low results and low volume is also typically unacceptable. Generally speaking, an organization is...
CRM Software is a Tactic NOT a Strategy
Without execution you Are swirling down the drain. It is not enough to have a vision. And, not enough to have a brilliant strategy. Without tactics and good execution a business is doomed. Successful businesses identify a market. They position themselves over their competition. And they prove themselves through their...
How To Increase Sales Productivity Up To 800% – Seriously!
Who wouldn't want to increase sale productivity from 10% to 800%? "What's the catch?" you ask. Read on to learn more. Right off the bat, don't waste your time even reading this article UNLESS you Need a more effective way to connect to "C-Level Decision Makers." Want to work from...
Windows Server 2008 R2 End-of-Life Support is near.
Windows Server 2008 R2 End-of-Life Support is near. Windows Server 2008 R2 end-of-life mainstream support ended on January 13, 2015. However, there is a more important date looming. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end all support for Windows Server 2008 R2. 2020 seems like it is a far way’s...
When Spending Money Costs You More Money
It never ceases to amaze me how many customers will spend their money and time in order to avoid using an expert. In other words, they will use someone or a firm that lacks the specific qualifications and experience for a task hand, rather than engaging and expert. Why is...