Articles by John Chivvis

‘Invent’ive: HP Offers e-Center for Small Businesses

So I come across an e-mail or a site that tells me that if I subscribe to a Hewlett-Packard e-newsletter, that I’ll get a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Now, you know me, I can’t pass up free money when …

‘Invent’ive: HP Offers e-Center for Small Businesses

So I come across an e-mail or a site that tells me that if I subscribe to a Hewlett-Packard e-newsletter, that I’ll get a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Now, you know me, I can’t pass up free money when …

Do You YouZoom’

Every year, when my policies come up for renewal, I always take time to mix a little business with pleasure. This year was no differentβ€”I called my agent and headed to the web as well. Among the sites for agents …

Info-laden Site Helps Texas Agents

When I bought my minivan, I refused to buy it from my local dealership. The reason? The local sales rep added no value to my sales transaction. He was satisfied in having me or a rep from another dealership do …

The Power of the Word

I’m doing it right now. You’ll be doing it tomorrow. In fact, I’ll bet by the end of the week that everyone in your office will have done itβ€”and many of them more than once. Hang on, now. I’m talking …

Taking Steps to Maximize Your Web Presence

I get asked a number of questions about websites, their development and usefulness. But invariably, the questions that pop up most often have to do with getting visitors to the site and getting them to interact with the site, whether …

Taking Steps to Maximize Your Web Presence

I get asked a number of questions about websites, their development and usefulness. But invariably, the questions that pop up most often have to do with getting visitors to the site and getting them to interact with the site, whether …

Shopping for Insurance Can Be a ‘Progressive’ Experience

It’s getting to be that time of year again. March Madness? Maybe. Tax time? Too early. No, for me it’s my yearly auto insurance renewal for my two cars: the Sienna minivan and the crusty Tercel. Each year, I make …

Shopping for Insurance Can Be a ‘Progressive’ Experience

It’s getting to be that time of year again. March Madness? Maybe. Tax time? Too early. No, for me it’s my yearly auto insurance renewal for my two cars: the Sienna minivan and the crusty Tercel. Each year, I make …

Programbusiness.com: A Portal into the World of Markets

If a man speaks in the woods, and no one hears him, is he still wrong? Well, if I were the man, then the answer would be a resounding, “Yes.” Let me start from the beginning. I receive an e-mail …