BabyBoomersBlueprint

I have recently been introduced to Basecamphq.com, and as a project manager who has used a variety of tools, I’ve got to tell you – I LOVE this site, so wanted to share it with you!  (No it’s not a typo – the “hq” does belong.)

If you are working with a team and particularly if you’re collaborating with a team remotely, this is probably one of the easiest systems I’ve seen to stay connected and keep everyone in the loop without getting buried in emails.  I was thrilled when one of the web design teams I’m working with asked me to submit all of my project tasks to them using this site.

Here are some of the basic features on the dashboard:

• An overview of the entire project that you can sort by who is responsible for a task
• A message board, so your questions don’t get stuck under a pile
• To-Do section that you actually enter your project scope in – high level down to Read the rest of this entry »

Last month in my newsletter I mentioned that spring is when I regroup, which includes looking at updating business plans and revising business models.  I also heard from some of my subscribers that are doing the same.  I heard from a few who want to start a new business of their own but are stuck on how to choose a good name.  If you fall in that category, here’s a couple of points to consider at this juncture:

• The name you choose should be meaningful
• Think of future placement and use
• Is the name you choose “protectable” and the domain available?
• Choose a name that has an optimistic feel to it
• Be thinking about your logo at the same time – does the company name lend itself to a graphic format?

This is just one small piece of starting a business of your own, but thinking of how you want to brand your company and/or yourself up front will minimize the backtracking, and costs associated with doing so.

Until next time, J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”