In our previous blog, we’ve talked about certain instance when buying Off-the-Shelf is probably the best way to go for the organization. What it all comes down to is that the organization wasn’t fully sure about what they wanted, they are half-hearted into making an investment, and prefers not to be connected online.
If its for any other reasons, the organization could have easily decided on going for a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution as well. The 2 solutions are similar in many aspects but with SaaS providing some added benefits. However, these options will only really work if the organization will decide on going for an online solution vs. one that is ran fully offline. Continue Reading “[REPOST] Off-the-Shelf vs. Software as a Service (SaaS)”→
In our last post Smart Shopper’s Guide in choosing an Inventory system, we provided you with some considerations you need to make in deciding for a system. If you needed someone to talk to just to verify your thoughts, feel free to contact us at hello@creatinginfo.com and we can assist you in making a decision. This article will be focused on Off-the-Shelf applications you can choose from. Continue Reading “Inventory System: Buying Off-the-Shelf”→
Sorry for not being able to create a blog post for a while. It is that time of the year when my social calendar really tries to compete with other responsibilities. I trust that all of you guys had a good break and get to spend some time with your loved ones. Happy Mother’s Day also to all your moms and mine! 🙂
According to modern day literature, the new businessmen/women of this century is no longer just concerned about profit – but also to the people and to our planet. Gone are the days when young men’s ambition is just to amass Millions or Billions to buy mansions etc. Modern day leaders care as much about making a difference in their community as making money. Continue Reading “Social Enterpreneurs: Building Businesses for a Cause”→
When I was writing the 8 Iconic Technology People on Forbes 2014 Billionaire’s list, I noticed that following the footsteps of these American Technocrats came several Chinese Technocrats who earned and raised great fortunes running copycat websites of these giants in China. When I heard of them for the first time, my initial question was is that legal? Apparently, in China, it is. 🙂 I found it interesting that there is even a term for it called C2C (Copy To China). This term was specifically reserved for situations when a Chinese company copies the business model of a successful foreign company especially in web and IT companies.
I wonder how many businesses in the Philippines takes the time to do market research before jumping or investing in something. Of the many businessmen/women I met, I know most of them makes their business decisions on rough estimate on their understanding and point of view of the world. It truly helps if they are well informed – like if they read the newspaper everyday. But in case not, sometimes basing your market research on your personal point of view may cause you a potential costly decision.
Here’s some of the common misconception I encounter when trying to come up with a new idea or innovation, or just my general understanding of business.
1. If a business idea or innovation is meaningful to me, it must be meaningful to a lot of people and is a worthy investment.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a friend who ever claimed to be an upper-class Filipino citizen. It doesn’t even matter if they own more lots/houses or cars than the number of family members they have at home; or even if they drive a different sports car in a month. Everyone will just claim that they are middle class or lower class – period. I think it’s good not to brag or be arrogant, but if you are applying the same mentality in your business decisions – you might be in trouble.
I wonder if you guys have seen the series the Men who built America by History Channel. I loved that show as it highlighted the men who literally changed America – Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie, JP Morgan and several others. It featured a short span of time (perhaps around 30 years?) that marked significant progress in America.
If that show would have made a part 2 of that show and called it the Men who built Modern Day America, these people below for sure will make it into the list. I picked out this list from the 2014 Forbes Billionaire’s list. They are selected individuals from the past 20 or so years that truly changed the IT world.
1. Bill Gates – Microsoft (Number 1)
Most people in the industry today somewhat thinks that Microsoft is a sunset product already. Probably because through years of innovation, many other competitors had effectively tried to steal some market share from Microsoft slowly through time. But the fact still remains that Bill Gates is still the world’s richest man. In fact he had been at the number 1 spot for 15 out of the past 20 years, that’s some impressive numbers. He apparently started programming at age 13 with humble beginnings like most of us programming a tic-tac-toe game. Through the years, Microsoft just dominated the personal computers industry with the Windows and Office application and a whole wide range of application. Just like most iconic businessmen, he came to a point where he realized its not all about the money and instead invested his time in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation doing Philanthropist work. He is a apparently back helping out at Microsoft as it now face tough competition. And while I don’t personally like Windows 8, I still think its still a big bold move for a company like Microsoft. It’s not yet time to set aside the world’s richest man and the product he continues to support. Continue Reading “8 Iconic Technology people on Forbes 2014 Billionaire’s list (Americas Edition)”→
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