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E-Commerce News: Project Management: How to Shave Costs With Precision 

By Curt Finch CRM Buyer Part of the ECT News Network 01/02/09 4:00 AM PT The pressure to cut costs is everywhere these days, but wholesale slashing is ... not often the best route. It's best to use a scalpel rather than a chainsaw, writes Curt Finch, CEO of Journyx. The best way to know where to cut is to get a granular view of your costs. Rewriting the Startup Handbook Starting up a new software company is not very hard, but making it successful requires a willingness to remake old rules to fit the Internet age. Getting venture capital or angel investor funds starts with nailing your story. [Download PDF: 5 pgs | 162k] The global financial marketplace has recently become quite volatile, as fears of an American recession affect economies all over the world. Such fears can be especially dangerous for businesses. In times like these, many top managers panic and make unwise decisions such as firing quality employees and slashing important programs. This might seem like a wise decision at the   [More...] [Less...]