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Estimating, especially in the software industry, is like rabbit farming. Every time you try to count your livestock, they have babies and multiply the scope. And if you don't have a handle on where something it going, you might chase it down a rabbit hole and never come out again! It's a mysterious discipline that is known for its caprice.

I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to be that way.

7 Steps to Become an Estimating Maven Estimating, especially in the software industry, is like rabbit farming.

When it comes to customer support, we punish the party that is more responsive and caring by inundating them with complaints. The big corporation with poor support gets off easy because no one wants to deal with them. Thus, when an issue between two parties arises, who really pays the price, regardless of who is at fault?

This can drive small business out of business, my friends.

Just buying insurance against a cyber attack can be a great way to secure your business. The point is the insurer will teach you how to reduce your own risk and find holes in your security that can be closed.

Cybersecurity insurance may push companies to better security | ZDNet Cybersecurity insurance is probably a requirement now for a business of any import, and the insurers are looking in on customers to try to prevent breaches.

After the last recession, companies stopped investing in employees. To me, this represents an opportunity in the market.

Where did the 'Human' in Human Resources go? | ZDNet It's said that younger workers know on their first day on the job whether they'll stay for any time with this employer, based on how much genuine human interaction occurs on Day One. Here's an interview with an HR executive who's got an interesting perspective on the matter.

Cognizant's concept of a "code halo" means a set of data on an individual, company or other entity. Code halos are at least a sign of a major trend that has already begun.

IT out in the cold? Why wearables could warm things up for tech teams | ZDNet While wearables and the data they produce may create opportunities for businesses — along with security and ethical issues — they should also provide openings for IT functions.