List of Articles.

Article: Briefing Senior Executives. A practical explanation of how to brief senior executives effectively. [PDF] [79 Kb]
 
Article: Applying metrics successfully. A practical explanation about implementing metrics, with a focus on small businesses. [PDF] [56 Kb]
 
Cartoon: Requirements. Different perspectives give different results. [JPG] [113 Kb]
 
Cartoon: Good Meeting. What happens when communication is good. [JPG] [92 Kb]
 
Cartoon: Bad Meeting. What happens when communication is bad. [JPG] [83Kb]
 

Business Links.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Programs and resources for small businesses.
 
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Source for government approved travel, mileage, and per diem reimbursement rates.
 
Dun & Bradstreet Corporation. A D&B ID is a prerequisite for enrollment in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as a government contractor.
 
U.S. Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Online registration as an approved government contractor.
 
U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Source for tax forms and advice, and small business information resources.
 
Grants.gov. Searchable site that lists all grants available and planned.
 

Reference Links.

Brint. Portal to literally any major technology topic of interest.
 
Wikipedia. Online "encylopedia" covering an extensive amount of topics. Allows public edits and contributed subject matter.
 
Google Maps. Definitive source for maps, directions and access to live street cameras.
 

Standards.

Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Information on the CMMI software development standard.
 
U.S. National Institute of Standards (NIST). Many standards, such as security, business excellence (via the Malcolm Baldrige Award Criteria), and more.
 
The Baldrige Award Program. The Malcolm Baldrige award criteria.
 

Time & Travel Links.

U.S. Clock. The official exact time, plus other time related information.
 
U.S. National Airspace System. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) site that provides the real time delay status of all major (Class B) U.S. airports.
 

Select Service Providers.

MelissaLewis.com. Top talent. Specializes in teaching public speaking skills that are more genuine, persausive, and service oriented.