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Jackson In Project Management

The Non-Technical Leader’s Guide to Managing Tech Projects

You're a successful business leader. You've got a track record of delivering results, managing teams, and driving growth. But now you're faced with overseeing the implementation of a major software development project, and suddenly, you feel like you've been dropped into a foreign country without a phrasebook. You're not a project manager. Terms like 'agile', 'DevOps', and 'microservices' are being thrown around, and you're nodding along, hoping no one notices the glazed look in your eyes. Sound familiar? Don't worry, you're not alone.

Jackson In Business Strategy

Bridge the Gap: How to Align Your Tech Strategy with Business Objectives

We've all been there. The boardroom falls silent as you finish your presentation on the latest tech initiative. You've covered AI, blockchain, cloud computing - the works. But instead of the excitement you expected, the CEO leans forward with a pointed question: "How exactly does this help us sell more widgets?" Cue the uncomfortable silence.

Jackson In Project Management

5 Signs Your Tech Project is Headed for Trouble (And How to Course Correct)

Picture this: Your business is innovating. You've got a new project idea, and it'll make all the difference to your company's workload, making your team happier, your customers spending more, and the profits roll in. You've adopted the role of Project Sponsor. But it's been months, and your project schedule is off track. You can't seem to launch anything, and customers are growing weary of your current technology, be it a website, app, or system. What's going wrong? And how do you establish a plan of action to correct the course?

Jackson In Productivity

Make your business more profitable by working on these 9 areas

If you're a business owner, you're likely trying to make a profit by increasing sales. A focus on increasing profit is a critical goal for any business, right? However, discovering other ways to increase profit and make your business more profitable is pivotal for sustained growth and success. This guide delves into nine effective strategies, focusing on productivity enhancements and efficient practices, whether you're an established SME or a new business.

Jackson In Productivity

5 steps to improve business productivity with software

In the dynamic realm of modern business, 'productivity' is more than a buzzword – it's a benchmark for success. However, achieving optimal and improved productivity often stumbles upon a roadblock: software inefficiencies. From outdated systems to poorly integrated tools, these inefficiencies can thwart a business's progress and impede growth, especially in remote work environments. And that costs money.

Jackson In Entrepreneurship, Startup

10 Brutal Cons of Being an Entrepreneur

To start your own business, you must deal with the pros and cons of being an entrepreneur. And there are some serious risks and downsides to being an entrepreneur.

Jackson In Development, Funding

Custom software project: setting a software development budget

Budgets are a key factor in custom software development. Setting a project budget isn't easy, but budgeting is a critical step for your custom software project. In this article, we'll show you how to answer the "what's your budget" question.

Jackson In Apps, Development, Startup

How much does it cost to make an app in 2023?

You want to build an app for your business. But how much does it cost? Why is app development so expensive? The cost of building an app includes design, development, testing, deployment and more.

Jackson In Development, SaaS, Software

What is Software as a Service (SaaS) and how does it work?

As more and more businesses move to the cloud, Software as a Service (SaaS) is becoming an increasingly popular way to deliver software. SaaS is a software delivery model where applications are hosted by the provider and made available to customers over the internet. Customers can access and use the application, typically through a web browser (desktop and mobile), while the provider manages the infrastructure and security.