Monthly Archives: May 2006

Guest Spotlight: Kim Padgett Reports on the HTC’s “Celebration of Entrepreneurs”

By Greg Price on May 31st, 2006 Posted in Guest Spotlights

Our Guest Spotlight for today is Kim Padgett of The Padgett Group, a Houston-based public relations and marketing firm. Kim brings us a first-hand perspective of the Houston Technology Center’s recent gala. Wow, what a night! Black tie galas aren’t just for community charities anymore. Houston’s business stars were out and shining brightly at the… Continue Reading

Stop the E-mail Chicken

By Greg Price on May 29th, 2006 Posted in Observations

I’ve heard of acting like a chicken, but not of “playing e-mail chicken.” In “The Last Word” on Inc.com, Leigh Buchanan describes e-mail chicken as a game that people play to try and gain control over the opponent, or in this case, the person they’re sending the e-mail to. The objective of e-mail chicken is… Continue Reading

Telecommuting: Productivity Improvement? It’s All About Trust

By Greg Price on May 24th, 2006 Posted in Observations

Now that all of us have had several years under our belts with regard to telecommuting, how has it fared for you and your organization? a)It has made our business more productive b)Our bottom line is about the same c)I can’t find my staff when I need them, therefore, they are probably spending too much… Continue Reading

Hey Mayor White! Thanks for Finally Listening to Me!

By Greg Price on May 22nd, 2006 Posted in In Our Community, Tecknowledgy

Foresight is keener than hindsight … at least with the city of Houston! A few months ago when I began writing this blog, I urged the city of Houston and the surrounding area to make the technology investment that would enable true WiFi – wireless access in public parks and other areas where Houstonians do… Continue Reading

Cautious and Careful on M&A Activity: Entrepreneurs Take Note!

By Greg Price on May 17th, 2006 Posted in Observations

There’s a new and very interesting article on Inc.com that reveals the results of a survey focusing on future M&A activity and joint ventures. In a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, it seems 50+ percent of respondents in companies with annual revenue ranging from $5 million to $150 million believe joint ventures, strategic alliances, and acquisitions… Continue Reading

For all our Navision Clients and Friends

By Greg Price on May 15th, 2006 Posted in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Many of our clients and friends utilize an external reporting tool for their Navision application called Jet Reports. In response to these inquiries, PKF Texas has agreed to host a Jet Reports Training class, July 11-13, 2006, in our Houston office. This class, led by a certified trainer from Jet Reports, is the same class… Continue Reading

Texas Ranks High in High-Tech Employment

By Greg Price on May 11th, 2006 Posted in Observations

I saw an interesting story the other day in the Houston Business Journal regarding how Texas is the second highest center for IT jobs. According to a report released by the AeA Council: The Lone Star State ranked second in the country in terms of jobs, with high-tech firms employing 435,400 Texans throughout the state…. Continue Reading

Bill Gates + Dynamics NAV = Win-Win for All

By Greg Price on May 8th, 2006 Posted in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

While I’m wrestling with hot weather in Houston and an all-around Monday feeling, I thought I’d share with you some of Bill Gates’ musings from the recent Convergence meeting in Dallas. In his presentation, he demonstrated Dynamics NAV – which he really likes. Click on this link and bring up his Convergence Web cast for… Continue Reading

Privacy and Healthcare: Match Made in Heaven or Breach of Rights?

By Greg Price on May 3rd, 2006 Posted in In Our Community, Observations, Tecknowledgy

A recent article in Inc. magazine caught my eye, especially because it deals with privacy. Jeff Bedard, CEO of Crown Laboratories, saw a 30 percent increase in his company’s healthcare bill during the past year. Reflecting on what could occur to turn around this trend, he came up with a new wellness program designed to… Continue Reading

High Gas Prices? Wake Up, Houston!

By Greg Price on May 1st, 2006 Posted in Observations

Here’s a thought about being mobile. Not “mobile” in the sense that you can connect wirelessly and remotely, but “mobile” based on a new study by SustainLane.com in an article from the Houston Business Journal. Seems Houston is a middle-of-the-road city (#25) when it comes to its ability to survive in our world of high… Continue Reading