Author Archives: Andrew Pearce

The Dos and Don’ts of Commissioning an iPhone Application

Around 12 months ago we decided to commission an iPhone app at Powwownow. We wanted to make sure that we developed one of the best B2B apps on the market, and worked really hard to get it right.  Our graft seems to have paid off – last week we were listed in CNBCs Ten Must [...]

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Are entrepreneurs born or made?

Theory: Do you reckon you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur? There are two schools of thought about what makes an entrepreneur. The first is that anyone can do it if they really want to, provided they put in the effort. The second is that you are born and you inherit the [...]

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The Right Technology For The Job

I was attending a Conference Call Service Providers conference in Berlin earlier this week; I know what you’re thinking….we should have had a conference call! There were over 50 attendees from Video, Web and Audio companies from across Europe and the USA, there were a number of topics being covered including the importance of Audio [...]

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BP v’s Obama

Thank god some one in England has finally seen the light. At last someone has stood up for BP, thank you Lord Tebbit! (where were David Cameron and Nick Clegg?!)  Finally someone is backing a British company that is being severely criticised by a President who will do anything to deflect attention from his administration’s [...]

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How to Make a Good Impression Over the Phone

In today’s increasingly mobile workplace, a lot can happen during a phone call – deals can be made, incredible ideas can be shared, sensitive negotiations can be conducted – or none of these things can happen because the people on the phone don’t know how to communicate energy, enthusiasm, commitment and courtesy. Trust me, I [...]

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Never let ‘em see your pajamas and other virtual work tips

Have you ever had a promising discussion with a prospect only to have them shy away when they learn your business is virtual?  Despite a generally greater acceptance of virtual businesses, there are still some who believe a virtual company isn’t as professional as a brick-and-mortar shop. You and I know that’s a fallacy, but [...]

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