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Archive for September, 2006

Think Globally, Write Locally

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

by Kristen Giovanis

Companies operating in a global marketplace know they need to translate documents for their audiences. But some documents actually need more than translation – they need localization. Although a document’s words can be translated perfectly, the document can still be ineffective in another market, due to differences in the way local businesses operate and in the way people think.

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Technology Processes: Estimating your documentation costs

Monday, September 18th, 2006

WebCPA logoAccounting Today

Article Summary
Estimating documentation costs for a technology project that you’re managing seems like it’s almost outside the realm of possibility, like finding the perfect hamburger or a jacket that fits you just right. Like clothing and food, there isn’t a “one size fits all” amount of hours that your company can estimate for each project, because each project and each writer are different.

Top 10 Interview Tips

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

by Karen O’Keefe

Whether you’re a manager or not, consider the following checklist the next time an interview is about to commence. As an interviewee, these actions might give you a competitive edge. As an interviewer, they might help set your standards on how you rate potential candidates.

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Are Your Documents Online-Ready?

Friday, September 15th, 2006

The Federal Credit UnionTFCU Magazine
Article Summary
Delivering content to be read online using a video monitor or a flat panel display presents unique challenges in readability and navigation. There is a tendency to take material designed for printed distribution, turn it into a PDF, or portable document format, and post it on a Web site. This is far from ideal and may frustrate readers.

Avoid the Documentation Nightmare

Friday, September 1st, 2006

Journal of AccountancyJournal of Accountancy
Article Summary
Under Sarbanes-Oxley not all corporate artifacts and actions need to be documented. IT managers and CITPs can use these tips to keep Sarbanes-Oxley documentation simple.