Kai Vaughn

  1. Axia Consultants IT Project Proposal
    IT project proposals may have to follow a set format and layout as specified within your organisation. But if not, it is up to you.



    The 2 main types of internal IT project proposal for replacing business systems, such as a CRM system are:

    • outline proposal for system selection and system replacement in principle – to obtain approval for limited funds to undertake the system selection process
    • detailed proposal to implement a replacement system – carried out at the end of the system selection process – to obtain approval for much larger funds to purchase software, hardware, consultancy, training and implement the chosen system

    If your organisation has a defined internal project approval process or framework, you will have to closely follow it if you wish to obtain project approval. If there is no defined process, you will have greater choice as to what and how to include in a proposal. But this probably makes it harder, so consider the following points when preparing your IT project proposal:

    Ensure you fully understand the business and end user needs for the project. If you have yet to prepare more than a ‘back of the envelope’ spec of requirements, these RFI/RFP Templates can help you to quickly and easily prepare your requirements specification, RFI and RFP. Make sure the business and user needs (requirements) are crystal-clear in the proposal.

    Understand what the other key project drivers are eg cost containment, time scale, project quality. Once known, make sure you give this adequate emphasis within the proposal.

    Next, consider the proposal recipients ie the executive management / board, what they are looking for, the information they require and what is important to them and the organisation. Then provide the information they require eg if they want details give them, if not don’t. If you are unsure what they want – find out, before preparing the proposal. Picture them going through your proposal with a checklist – does your proposal tick all the boxes?
    Last Post by kaivaughn il 15 June 2016
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  2. Singapore Lawyer: When do you need a lawyer?
    Although each person has different legal situation, there are instances when everyone feels like they really need to get an attorney. In addition to offering pieces of advice, a lawyer may help you.

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    While some legal matters need the use of an attorney, some such as going to small claims courts or fighting a speeding ticket do not require an attorney. Nevertheless, some situations like the ones dealing with legal disputes, deal or challenge may require you to hire a lawyer because the last thing you want to do is risk the chance of going it alone.

    To file court documents properly:

    Aside from understanding how to file court documents properly, attorneys can comfortably handle other legal procedures. If you are not a lawyer, you are likely to have difficulties filling out or filing certain legal documents. Beating the deadline and following the protocol properly while filling out those documents may also be a problem. Remember, one incorrect filing or late filling can delay a given legal procedure, derail your case, or even worse; have your case thrown out altogether (and not in your favor).

    To challenge or suppress evidence:

    The complexity of a court of law makes it difficult to even know that the main piece of evidence against you was obtained improperly. Ideally, without an experienced attorney, you may not know that the testimony of a witness contradicts an earlier statement. It may also be difficult to know whether the crime lab comprehensively handled the evidence. With an attorney, you will be in a good position to challenge and even suppress evidence.

    When you are not certain how to plead:

    Let alone knowing how to plead, more than a few people do not know the definition of “pleading”. To some, pleading guilty may be the only choice, especially if there are charges pointing directly at them. However, if you have an attorney who knows and understands the law well, your situation can be twisted until you escape the potential severe penalties of a court of law. In some cases, attorneys have helped their clients escape the penalties of a court of law even before the start of a criminal trial.

    Because the law is normally complicated:

    Certain legal instances do not require you to act like an attorney, especially if you are not one. Reviewing a contract and embarking on other endeavors with legal ramifications are two examples. Considering the fact that even experienced and knowledgeable attorneys hardly represent themselves in a court of law, hiring a lawyer is highly crucial. A solid case can quickly come into existence without the help of an attorney. Furthermore, failing to have a lawyer when dealing with certain procedures such as starting a business, can lead to otherwise avoidable penalties.
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  3. Singapore Lawyer: What should i do if i have been stalked?
    If you feel that the Protection from Harassment Act cannot help you out or will not be applicable for your case, then know that it will be able to help you if you are being stalked.

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    While walking down the street, do you feel like somebody is following you? Or when you are at work, do you feel uneasy as if someone is watching you? Or is it that you are noticing a certain someone wherever you go? If your answer to anyone of these questions is “yes”, then know that you have a stalker.

    Do not take these feelings or intuition or actual proof too lightly! Being stalked (including cyber stalking) is very serious, and it will affect you in a negative way. So, what should you do now? Leave Singapore and move to another country with a new identity? Or lock your doors and windows and hide under the covers? Neither! This is because; you have the Protection from Harassment Act 2014.

    Is this mean end of being stalked?

    According to this Act; if you have been stalked and want to get rid of the person who is stalking you then you can do that by applying for protection in the Court.

    This Act is definitely a bad news for any kind of stalker as this landmark legislation recognizes stalking as an offence. Besides stalking, some of the other offences that were laid out in Protection from Harassment Act 2014 are:

    - Causing distress
    - Causing alarm
    - Causing fear
    - Harassment
    - Threatening
    - Provoking an act of violence
    - Insulting and/or abusing a public service worker or public servant.

    The best thing about this Act is that it is not only applicable on stalking in the physical world but also in the virtual world too. Because of the growing use of internet and different social media platforms, it has become easy for a person to cause distress to a Singaporean even if the person happens to live thousands of miles away. So, if your stalker lives outside of Singapore and is stalking you online then know that you can take the help of this Act. But, do understand that there are certain conditions needed to be complied.
    Last Post by kaivaughn il 9 June 2016
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  4. Singapore Lawyer: Six mistakes to avoid when hiring the right lawyer
    To win a lawsuit even when you are absolutely right depends a lot on your lawyer’s preparedness, commitment, experience, knowledge and tactfulness.

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    Finding and hiring the right lawyer in Singapore is not only essential to win a case but is crucial to ensure that you do not end up facing graver dilemmas even when you have to lose. Most people have the tendency to think that any lawyer would be able to handle their case forgetting that lawyers have their specialized areas of law such as civil, criminal, bankruptcy and DUI. The mistake of not finding the right lawyer at the right time results in loss of money and time. Here are six mistakes you should avoid committing when hiring the right lawyer in Singapore.

    1. Hasty Hiring: It is an accepted fact that most people hunt for lawyers only when they hastily need one. This in most case makes them hire the first lawyer they meet. The probability of getting the best lawyer following this strategy is very bleak. So, to find the best and the right one, you need to give yourself as much time as is permitted to get appointments with as many lawyers as possible. Take the advantage of free the consultations that many lawyers offer to pick your choice. Keep on hunting until you are satisfied that you’ve found the right one who perfectly fits your bill.

    2. Hiring an acquaintance because you know: If you have a friend or a relative who is a lawyer and you are in need of a lawyer, will you hire him right away? Most people will take the wrong instantaneous decision of hiring a lawyer who they knew. Well, this does not imply that you should not hire someone you know even if they possess the relevant expertise, experience and is an expert in your field. What is meant here is that, first you need to look around for the most suitable specialist in the area that you seek advice or counsel and hire only the best. Provide yourself ample time to investigate about as many lawyers as possible, have as much conversations and interviews with them in order to find the best. If the best turns out to be someone who you knew before, it is an added advantage.

    3. Going by the name: Many people have the tendency to think that long years of practice or owning bigger law firms ensure better outcome for their clients. This is a wrong concept as most of them can turn out to be just hypes. It is not necessarily those people with long years of practice who will make you win but it is those that have time to understand you and your requirements. Most experienced lawyers with long years of practice and those working in big law firms hardly have time for their clients. And if this is the scenario you are in, it is better to find the one who’ll have enough time to sit and discuss with you your requirements.

    4. Not asking what you want: Asking questions is the only way to know whether the lawyer you are going to hire is fit for your pu...

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  5. Singapore Lawyer: Smart ways to hire the right lawyer
    At times, bad things can happen to good people. You may have a legal issue, whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, you need proper legal presentations.

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    Lawyers are specially trained in the law and will advise, assist and offer proper legal presentations. Amid the so many lawyers in Singapore, you should only hire a lawyer who will properly help you overcome charges and escape jail, or win the case.

    At times, bad things can happen to good people. You may have a legal issue, whether you are the plaintiff or defendant, you need proper legal presentations. Lawyers are specially trained in the law and will advise, assist and offer proper legal presentations. Amid the so many lawyers in Singapore, you should only hire a lawyer who will properly help you overcome charges and escape jail, or win the case.

    Thus, it is very important to hire proper lawyer. For example, if you are lawsuit or criminal charges, your lawyer will help you understand your rights, weaknesses and strengths of your case. They know the rules and procedures for arguing the case in court. In fact, a lawyer can make the difference between winning and losing out your case. Among other ways, a lawyer can help you file bankruptcy, get a divorce, file a lawsuit if you have been mistreated or injured. In some situations, failing to call a lawyer immediately can worsen the situation- for example, if you are involved in a car accident or arrested, you need to get legal advice before police or any other person, including the media interviews you.

    But hiring a lawyer is not an easy task, the following are 6 smart ways to hire the right lawyer. Do research. As noted, finding the right lawyer is not an easy task, you need to do research. Internet is among the best place you can easily identify reputable and able lawyer. But you should check customer’s reviews before making the final call. It is also good to talk to their past client- this allows you to know how they handle their clients. Apart from internet, it is good to friends, family member, and a co-worker or any other person who may have hired a lawyer.

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  6. Lawyer-Singapore: Why hire us to help you on criminal and fraud cases?
    We work at giving the best to our clients, and our main aim is to ensure that they are not penalized unjustly. That’s the reason why we work with a commitment to offer the best for them. The prices ar



    One saying cites that, Man is to Error, which means that everyone will one time or another commit an error. Some are minor, while others are more serious, which could lead a person being sued in court. Whichever the case, there is always a chance to prove that the given offences was not committed intentionally. That is the reason why a lawyer will always be available to represent a person in a criminal case. Singapore is a well developed country, and it has several lawyers that are well trained in representing clients in fraud cases. It might be challenging when choosing the right law firm to help you with your criminal case. However, we are worth choosing, and here are the reasons why you should consider us to represent you in court.

    Proficient

    It is important to have the relevant skills to perform a certain job, especially if it is a professional-related job. Law is a complex discipline, which needs proficiency, and our lawyers are well equipped with the necessary skills. The lawyers have excellent skills of solving fraud cases and ensuring that you are well represented in court, therefore, ensuring that you will win the case.

    Resourceful

    Despite how skilled a lawyer can be, they need to have enough educational resources, which can help them gather the right information. Our law firm is well equipped with enough resources that assist us in accomplishing our given tasks. We also exploit the new technology in order to help us gather enough evidence for our cases. That assures you of winning the case, in terms of having relevant evidences.

    Versatile

    We normally work slightly different from a typical lawyer, whereby, we will accustom to the needs of the clients. We will use the internal resources that our clients have in order to ease the process of gathering information. In addition, we are capable of acquiring large information, for the sake of using them where appropriate. Basically, we work flexibly with our clients in order to work effectively on the cases, and delivering the best services, in terms of winning in court.

    Valued

    One of our main point of focus is to offer the most appropriate services to our clients and ensuring that they are fully satisfied. We help our clients with their fraud cases, and we gladly accept challenges that they present to us. However difficult a client’s challenge might be, we usually aim at giving them the most paramount services.

    Experience

    Above all, we have deep knowledge in the law industry. We have been existence for quite some time, and for that, we will deliver the most appropriate services to our clients. We know how to handle various criminal cases, which gives our clients the confidence of choosing us to help...

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  7. Bacall Associates using social media for public relations
    No wonder why many online-based and small businesses use social media for their public relations since it is perfect for direct involvement with the customers and the press.



    Today, several business owners engage in social media to improve their brand image; in the past, these platforms were only used for personal reasons.

    Bacall Associates – a boutique sale, advertising, and PR support agency - will share a few techniques where you can use social media to boost your company's public relations.

    Create good content

    Make sure to publish a social media friendly content that the customers will surely buy, share and value. Incorporating case studies in your content could add value to your post because they're one of the strongest quantifiers you can use on the internet. They also provide a concise and clear data along with a perspective on the results. They should be presented in the right method to get an emotional reaction from your potential customers, which may cause direct involvement and possible sharing. Case studies are often shared by leading media outlets provided by businesses of different sizes and influence. You can also include videos or pictures to add life to your content. Publishing great content can improve your brand image and PR.

    Make your brand caught bloggers' attention

    Seeking bloggers' coverage can also help you boost your brand. The connection between public relations and social media known as the blogosphere serves as one of the most important factors for bloggers. Bacall Associates also affirmed that most bloggers are actively using social media platforms nowadays, and many of them are being carefully monitored by journalists.

    Use social media to connect with the press

    Since they can get a boatload of information on the web, the press has made the internet their home throughout the years. Major publications are now using Reddit to source fascinating stories while major news outlets are covering Twitter through the use of hashtags and trends.

    It is now quick to connect with the media using social media platforms. If you have a great story to cover and use appropriate social media tagging and hashtags, it is possible to get a solid media coverage.

    Bacall Associates now in Singapore is involved in this practice for several years now and they've been using social media to heighten their influence to their customers. The impact of social media on public relations indeed brought remarkable change to this practice, which helped many businesses around the world to enhance their brand image.
    Last Post by kaivaughn il 19 May 2016
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  8. Bacall Associates easy ways to enhance your marketing plan
    Social media can be used for your market research. It is often difficult to gather data on qualitative and quantitative market research.



    Bacall Associates views social media as an excellent helping tool to several business owners. It can help you with your public relations as well as fostering your integrated marketing communication (IMC) plan. Bacall is known for their cost effective integrated public relations, marketing and sales campaigns in the United Kingdom, Asia like Singapore and Hong Kong.

    It's critical to have an IMC plan first before you start communicating with the world about your company according to Bacall Associates. It may contain different approaches on how to communicate your business with your target audience. It can also be a powerful guideline to marketing teams during implementation to reduce any concerns and to prevent any internal disagreements between stakeholders.

    Social media is considered essential to any IMC plan these days whilst your IMC can use several different communication mediums such as content marketing, public relations, advertising and social media. Bacall Associates found the impact of social media on the following areas, which proved that it could improve your IMC plan.

    Public relations (PR)

    Social media has lessened the pressure on PR pros over the past few years because it offers great benefit and easy accessibility to them. They can get a comment out within minutes of the news breaking with social media, its speed and relevance are really remarkable. Your social media audience should be connected to your sources.

    Advertising

    Social media made a huge change in the world of advertising today because it can specifically target your audience, easily measure your social media advertising ROI, and immediately make changes to your advertisements, that's why business owners put big advertising budgets on social media nowadays.
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  9. Bacall Associates simple tips for affordable travel
    Most of the time, people travel to appreciate nature and other cultures and to temporarily escape from reality. This way, they could relax and enjoy the wonders of traveling.

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    Some companies understand this need of every individual, that's why they're giving their employees free trips to help them rest for a while to help them work more efficiently once they return. However, not all companies are like this because they want their employees to work more for them but pay them less. That aside, Bacall Associates guarantee that traveling can be really inexpensive, and fun and rejuvenating at the same time.

    Do you love to travel so much but you don't have enough time and money to do it? Worry no more because Bacall Associates will share some money-saving tips that can help you travel to the place you want. You can trust the organization’s judgment because it is a renowned boutique PR, marketing and sales support agency that specializes in travel at the top end of the market. After reading this article, you will never excuse yourself from traveling anymore.

    Stay in youth hostels

    If you’re a young traveler, it’s often a good idea to stay in youth hostels to save money. Don’t let yourself drown into the wrong ideas or myths about youth hostels because this kind of place allow young souls to see the world without spending too much money since they're inexpensive to stay in. You'll also get a chance to meet new people who are doing the same as you. But since you're staying in a youth hostel, you should practice extra caution because of safety reasons.

    Book in advance

    If you can handle your trip well in advance, then it's a good thing because this will give you the best pricing especially if you're going to travel during holidays. Bacall Associates always recommends booking in advance to make sure that you can get the best discounts where you can save up to 80%.
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  10. Axia Consultants essential software criteria
    Good business software has a number of essential criteria. It is crucial these are met when selecting new software, in order for the software to be beneficial to your organisation.



    Software functionality and management information criteria

    Software should provide the functionality and management information needed by your organisation. Click the links for the essential criterion for each software.

    Accounting software criteria / CRM software criteria / HR software criteria / Payroll software criteria



    Software efficiency criteria

    Software should be reliable, operationally efficient and easy to use. Visit software efficiency criteria for more details.



    Vendor criteria

    Good vendors should provide the appropriate maintenance and support, implementation assistance, user training and have a good reputation and expertise. Visit vendor criteria for details.



    Value for money

    Good software should:

    Represent good value for money

    Have a reasonable annual cost for maintenance and support, with the annual increase %, no more than inflation

    Be low cost or have a total cost less than budgeted
    Last Post by kaivaughn il 28 April 2016
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