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Document Management vs Agenda Management? …or are they the same? Back in the 1990’s, when the first systems targeted at managing agendas and public meeting processes were made, most systems were spawned from document management systems. Why is this? Most … Read More

Watch an agenda management software demonstration and you will quickly see that there are many benefits of agenda management software. The time and cost savings alone can justify the relatively low cost of most of these systems. However, many people … Read More

A paperless agenda or agenda packet can be easily created by using common tools, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and a basic document scanner. In many cases, taking this first step to making your agenda and packet available electronically … Read More

Business life cycles are complex. At some point, owners exiting a business is inevitable. Some times, the business simply fails. Other times, the owners cash out by selling their business. These transactions can take the form of anything from a … Read More

Creating agenda packets is an absolute exercise in patience…and patience is a virtue. I’ve heard it hundreds of times. You’ve set deadlines for item submission, triple checked with all key players if there is anything else that needs to be … Read More

The budgeting process in any organization is typically highly scrutinized. If it isn’t in your organization, it should be. Budgets should be targeted at driving value for the organization. This value typically comes from either an increase in revenue (cash … Read More

Government transparency is a key part of democracy. Without it, we’re stuck in a world where back office deals occur and the fiduciary duty of public officials is grossly neglected. The City of Bell Scandal was a recent reminder of … Read More