Disaster Recovery Plan Works

TelecomMarketplace headquarters in Bergen County, NJ were impacted by the recent ice storm event. However, we are happy to report that our disaster recovery plan worked as planned and we maintained power to critical systems, Internet Access, phone, email and video. On the home-front I learned: a) generators are worth every penny b) you can never have enough extension cords, c) gas fireplace beats wood d) Gas hot water heaters continue to work e) gas furnaces do not f) gas chain saws are also worth every penny over electric. g) your FIOS internet and TV (fiber) will come back on if you attach to generator while it seems your Cable service will not. h) lastly a generator greatly increases one's popularity.

New TelcoSource Event Builder Module

The TelcoSource team has been busy gathering feedback from clients and focus groups. Our programmers have now been able to upgrade the event builder module to be even easier to use. Answer basic questions and choose from easy to understand pull downs and you can create your "carrier grade" scope of work in less than 5 minutes. Then launch your event to up to 75 major suppliers of Telecom Services and Equipment. You can also invite your current suppliers to ensure that everyone has a chance to bid on your business. Check out the new module and let us know your thoughts.

Now Free Professional Services Support from TelcoSource

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TelcoSource is now offering unlimited professional services support for buyer on your first event. That means, we will help you develop your Scope of Work, build your event in TelcoSource and help manage the event. Still free for buyers, including this great support. That is how certain we are that TelcoSource will save you both time and money.

IT Expo Show in Austin

Just started walking the floor at the IT Expo show in Austin. No surprise, everyone is talking about the cloud. Nitel is one of the newest suppliers available through TelcoSource.net. I was impressed by www.doubledutch.me. Their Hyve enterprise produtivity tool looks like it could be a good fit as a Business Solution on the www.TelecomMarketplace.net carousel.

StartUp camp is at 4pm and MagicJack events tonight. More to come from the show.....

New TelecomMarketplace Web Platform is More Powerful than Ever

The latest version of www.TelecomMarketplace.net was launched yesterday. More solutions, improved business case profiles and easier navigation. Check it out and let me know your thoughts. If you have a carrier grade solution, let's discuss adding your company profile.

Finally Someone Else Who Gets It: Only Small Business Can Deliver Jobs

Brian Miller of Entrepreneurs Group finally gets quoted saying everything I have been for months. You want jobs, you need to bolster Small Business start ups and SMB growth. The SMB sector is the only proven job creator. Here is the link:

Kiva City, Bill Clinton and Visa Team Up For Entrepreneurs in America

Some of you are already familiar with my thoughts on how to spur the US Economy. See June 13, 2011 blog post. It was encouraging to see Bill Clinton and Visa take note of Kiva.Org's success in micro-lending and bringing the concept to the US in a big way. This may be another good spoke in the wheel and could help to direct the equity portion of the small business lending program I describe on June 13th. I have supported Kiva's mission abroad and am glad to support it in the US where we need it now more than ever. See full story.