How much should your web project cost?
Here are the three big things that influence project budgets. And then a way we’ve figured out to eliminate guessing with those same budgets. Magic? We think so.
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When the Business Demands Change: The Agile Method vs Agility
What happens when you need to re-invent quickly and you love process? Here’s how we did that twice in the last month.
Translating goals into plans: Two steps forward, one step back
Guys, we got a little ahead of ourselves already in our self examination in our consulting practice, L.A.B. When we first took a look under the hood of the business at Lime Red, it was clear that we had solid goals and metrics for the year. But what wasnt clear was how do we go about aligning them so we know where to begin, what tasks are required, who owns them and, and how to execute. More importantly, how would we apply our social impact principles as an agile business?
The 6 Principles of the Agile Method Applied to Building a Better Business: Lime Red L.A.B.
If you pay attention at all to the web or software development world at all, youve definitely heard of the Agile Method. We use it, its great – it saves us tons of time that translates to money for our clients. So far the results are the best websites weve ever built.
Under the Hood of a B Corporation: Do-good Goal Setting L.A.B.
Setting the bar high in 2016: through a B Corporation lens
Advice for business owners pursuing their passion from a bleeding heart veteran
I see a lot of Facebook posts, inspirational word-illustrations and other types of one-thought memes that encourage people to pursue their passion in business. This is for those of you who already have taken the jump and are starting to see the cracks and for those of thinking about starting. Its a noble pursuit and yes, it feels great when you take that first leap, but its going to take a whole lot more than passion to develop a thriving, profitable business that makes an impact. Its going to take confidence, difficult decisions, learning to deal with major failure, and a whole bunch of other stuff. What else?
The biggest obstacle to professional development
No surprise its time. The Meyer Foundation surveyed nearly 100 executive directors and found that more than three-quarters (76%) of them felt time was more of an obstacle to professional development and personal well-being than money (21%) or mindset (17%).
Taking your thank you notes from good to great
In case you havent noticed, the end of the year is upon us. Something thats on my list for the end of the year – and should be on yours too – are thank you notes to supporters.
Year 1 A.N. (After Nonprofit)
Reflecting on my first year at LimeRed there are many things Ive learned that I think would be helpful for nonprofits to know or consider. In most cases you and your nonprofit are probably practicing these things already, and if you are you deserve a high-five!
The Loud, the Critical and the Hoarders: Types of users in online communities
We were recently tasked with developing a highly custom online forum. It would be a place where people would spontaneously create content and commentary about articles elsewhere on the site. Our would supply big topic buckets and the audience would fill them. Our client also wanted to include a low paywall for anyone wanting to comment or create.