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Arrested Development? A Strategic Approach to Technology Reboots Association Growth

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Somewhere back in the Dark Ages of IT- say two years ago, because that’s how fast the electronic world moves now ¬- we thought about technology as a tool to do business. Technology has made the leap out of the toolbox. And, they are already the most influential group of technology trendsetters. Scan the Market.

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Don’t Fool Yourself: Your Technology Has an Expiration Date

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While the costs of upgrading basic technology building blocks like hard drives certainly add up, delaying those upgrades comes with another price tag—one that could really hurt. Something happened between 2004 and now, and it’s called digital music. A hard drive has to last longer than a CD, right? Budget for it.

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Insurance Institute: Newer Cars Are Getting Safer

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More details: Better safety features: In recent years, automakers such as Ford, Toyota, and Volvo have improved their vehicles’ safety features, adding technology like seat belts with built-in air bags (in Ford’s case) and electronic stability control, which is required in new cars and helps prevent crashes caused by skidding.

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7 Takeaways for Associations and Association Executives

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After all, in the age of iPhones, many people carry cameras in their pockets all the time and also have lower-priced digital cameras at their disposal to take pretty decent photos. Mitch Goldstone, chief executive of California-based ScanMyPhotos.com, said CPI should have been on the cutting edge of photo technology and advancements.

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Trade Association CEO Support: Event Planning Checklist

Trade Association CEO Blog

Through the years I have progressed with responsibilities in membership development, member benefits, education, government affairs, international relations, chapter relations, database technologies and meetings/trade shows. To learn more about me, visit LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/in/skippotter.

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Members Get Members. Staff? Not So Much.

Trade Association CEO Blog

I have always been jealous of those trade associations with a powerful membership hook, like a killer price on an insurance program or a government mandated certification that members must have for employment. My Volunteer Board President and his fellow Directors recruited more members in a month than I did in seven years on the road.

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The First Milepost for the 3-Way Management Team

Trade Association CEO Blog

When I resigned I asked the Board to consider hiring me in a new role: Executive Advisor, where I would continue to provide them that unique insight, motivation and talent of an ASAE Certified Association Executive without having to pay full price for it. To learn more about me, visit LinkedIn page www.linkedin.com/in/skippotter.

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