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In the last discussion we talked about Checkpoint Alpha, an informal meeting between the business analyst and the problem owner or customer that establishes goals for the product, gets expectations out in the open and defines the criteria for product acceptance. Checkpoint Alpha is informal, becaus Read More

Though the tax season is over, it doesn’t mean that you’ll also stop thinking about your taxes. In fact, small business owners, especially sole proprietors, are particularly at risk of being audited by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Read More

Selling equity is a common, even traditional, method of raising funding. But new options (like contests and crowdfunding sites) make it possible for entrepreneurs to delay or avoid it entirely. Read More

There is no single correct way to document specific requirements information. Every BA needs a rich tool kit of techniques at her disposal so that she can choose the most effective requirements view in each situation. In this article, adapted from my book, More about Software Requirements (Microsof Read More

As businesses acknowledge the value of business analysis – the result of the absolute necessity to drive business results through projects – they are struggling to figure out three things:
1. What are the characteristics of their current BA workforce, and how capable does their BA team need to be? Read More

With the rapid adoption of The Decision Model, the most frequently asked question is: “How do I convince my organization to try it and eventually adopt it as a standard?” Read More

Are you looking to work at home or be your own boss, but you don’t know where to start? A home-based franchise might be the perfect self-employment opportunity for you. I know, when you think of the word franchise you think Starbucks and McDonald's, and you think BIG investment. Well, I'm here to t Read More

A landmark settlement reached in July includes terms that could mean retailers will start charging customers a fee for using a credit card upon checkout. Pending final approval from a court, this new fee is the outcome of a long-running Read More

It's true: The use of technology, in this case-software, isn't always the best way to go in business. Especially when it has to do with a big decision like franchise business ownership. Read why... Read More