• Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Special Offers
Business Intelligence Info
  • Business Intelligence
    • BI News and Info
    • Big Data
    • Mobile and Cloud
    • Self-Service BI
  • CRM
    • CRM News and Info
    • InfusionSoft
    • Microsoft Dynamics CRM
    • NetSuite
    • OnContact
    • Salesforce
    • Workbooks
  • Data Mining
    • Pentaho
    • Sisense
    • Tableau
    • TIBCO Spotfire
  • Data Warehousing
    • DWH News and Info
    • IBM DB2
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Oracle
    • Teradata
  • Predictive Analytics
    • FICO
    • KNIME
    • Mathematica
    • Matlab
    • Minitab
    • RapidMiner
    • Revolution
    • SAP
    • SAS/SPSS
  • Humor

Tag Archives: Line

Crossing the Line

December 30, 2020   Humor
blank Crossing the Line

A couple of days ago, I posted a video of the restaurant owner blocking the health inspector’s car, so he couldn’t move and thus, continue to do his job. The point being made was, “If I can’t do my job, you can’t do yours.”

Here is an excellent read on this incident and the subject at hand. The author makes the point that there are FAR more of us than there are of them. It’s worth the read.

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

ANTZ-IN-PANTZ ……

Read More

School of Rock, One Beat CPR Share Their Front Line Action Plans for Adaptation and the Future

April 24, 2020   NetSuite
gettyimages 1080244684%20(1) School of Rock, One Beat CPR Share Their Front Line Action Plans for Adaptation and the Future

Posted by Barney Beal, Content Director

For Rob Price, CEO of the School of Rock, the information swirling about in the early days of the coronavirus was a temptation to be avoided.

“We decided to get some independent and customized and proprietary medical advice from the get go, to help us synthesize what was going on rather than listening to the news and trying to reconcile between CNN and MSNBC and Fox news,” Price said on a recent NetSuite virtual event, part of the NetSuite Business Now series. “All of that input in the early days was complete mumbo jumbo.”

Price and team brought in a pediatric specialist with some background in epidemiology to help them plan how to manage their corporate- and franchise-owned music schools as things progressed. Even with that guidance, the coronavirus still caught the company unexpected in many ways. It caught most businesses unexpected.

According to a survey conducted during the virtual event, 48% of the nearly 350 attendees said they didn’t have a business continuity plan in place, another 17% said they had one but it wasn’t useful.

So, what to do? Navigating business uncertainty was the theme of last week’s virtual event in which Price was joined by his CFO, John Cappadona, along with Lawrence Franchetti, CEO of One Beat CPR Learning Center, which provides CPR training and distributes defibrillators and related health care devices.

For most businesses, the first step is taking stock and determining immediate priorities. While most companies think in 12-, 24-, and 36-month increments, uncertainty means narrowing that window significantly, said Scott Beaver, senior product manager at Oracle NetSuite and moderator of the event. Franchetti’s teams were positioned to see the warning signs early.

“We serve first responders, hospitals and everything from schools to churches,” Franchetti said. “We knew there was an emerging problem, and it was coming very quickly.”

For both School of Rock and One Beat CPR Learning Center, adapting required a swift shift in business model. It was a common concern: the biggest challenge cited by attendees on the virtual event was continuing business operations (51%), followed by order reductions (35%) and those who had to close doors until restrictions are lifted (10%). Just 3% cited existing supply chain that can’t deliver materials.

From Training to Equipment and In-person Lessons to Online

One Beat CPR shifted from a training-plus-product business to providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other equipment its customers suddenly needed, such as ventilators. While the business had sold some ventilators in the past, it took some work to make the transition, identifying its most trusted suppliers and targeting them early. One Beat CPR is now selling masks, face shields and sanitizers among other items in demand by people grappling with the coronavirus.

“We were able to work with our bank, the finance team and undergo plans to acquire products that folks on the front line needed,” Franchetti said. “We were able to work with vendors as well, to create products and business plans for our team to be successful. The first day it didn’t seem like it, but now we’re pretty nimble.”

It’s now working with manufacturers to acquire more PPE products and has started making its own face shields.

“We had to think big, bigger and biggest,” Franchetti said. “We thought, ‘why can’t we do this ourselves?’ I’ve been calling it a watershed moment for our organization. We’ve opened up additional distribution lines, tested manufacturing our own products. We’re shipping globally and getting into areas where we didn’t have a strong foothold.”

School of Rock had to quickly transition from its business of in-person music lessons.

“We needed to plan for the short term, but in context of the long term,” Price said.

Within a week, School of Rock had created an online education platform, a process that likely would have taken six months without the pressure of the current climate, Price said. Not only will that platform help the company and its franchisees survive now, but it helps solve some of the reason schoolchildren don’t take lessons, like summer vacations, lessons that are too far away, or students unable to drive to classes. The organization was able to do that thanks to collaborating closely with franchisees and leaning on its culture of learning and sharing. The organization held regular meetings, built a wiki page for feedback on the platform and shared best practices of the franchises that were managing best.

“Our community and our team has rallied around a purpose and our culture,” said Cappadona, the CFO. “We’ve done a lot of work over the last few years building that up. It has really revealed itself during this time of crisis.”

Staying Focused on the Mission

The coronavirus didn’t just introduce business challenges, it raised stress levels as well. Both companies were able to turn to their business mission to help cope.

“The reality is that we have our team [to worry about] too,” Franchetti said. “The stress and anxiety of how this will affect their home life. How are they going to come home? Anchor in yourself and your purpose. For ourselves, it’s helping save lives.”

One Beat CPR created online classroom sessions for its employees who had children home from school. It also paid for babysitting.

Both organizations were also careful and clear communicating with customers and employees. School of Rock worked to educate franchise operators on managing their costs, including navigating conversations with their landlords.

“This has revealed to me the power and importance of individual communication,” Price said. “Every franchisee in our system has my cell phone number.”

With new business models and new learnings, both businesses are poised to bounce back when things return to normal. But as one poll during the virtual event posed—How will you get back to normal?—many are not sure. Just 5% said they would get back to business as normal, 43% predicted minor tweaks, 26% predicted significant changes and a quarter of respondents answered, “we don’t know.”

Watch the recording of the full virtual event of Navigating Business Uncertainty and register for more of the upcoming events.

Posted on Fri, April 24, 2020
by NetSuite filed under

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

The NetSuite Blog

Read More

How to plot a line made by the touching points of two function?

April 2, 2020   BI News and Info
 How to plot a line made by the touching points of two function?

suppose we have the following functions
f[x_,y_]:=Cos[x]+Cos[y];
g[x_,y_]:=x^2+y^2;
How to plot the contour formed by (x,y) points where the functions f[x,y] touches with g[x,y]? I had tried by the following command,
ContourPlot[f[x,y] ==g[x,y],{x,-Pi,Pi},{y,-Pi,Pi},PlotPoints -> 100];
But I failed.
Someone please help me how to fix it.

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

Recent Questions – Mathematica Stack Exchange

Read More

Comedian B. Simone Launches Cosmetic Line And Becomes Beauty Mogul On Black Friday

December 10, 2019   Humor
 Comedian B. Simone Launches Cosmetic Line And Becomes Beauty Mogul On Black FridayActress & Comedian B. Simone has recently launched a cosmetic line. The line features an assortment of lip glosses, mattes, and liners to enhance the natural beauty of the everyday woman. The up-and-coming beauty mogul reached a whopping $ 100,000 in sales in just 24 hours on Black Friday. B. Simone Beauty is available exclusively at bsimonebeauty.com
B. Simone’s Instagram videos have received recognition from the likes of Chris Brown, Rihanna, Lil Boosie, TI and many more. She has a crazy social media following of over 3.8 million. Her ultimate goal is to be an actress and movie star aka the “Female Jamie Foxx.” She recently released a new freestyle titled “Raw Shit” that received 1.6 million views in 48 hours. Aside from selling out of lip gloss, releasing new music, and partying with Rap-star crush Da Baby, Simone is prepping for a national comedy tour with comedy legend Martin Lawrence in February.
“I just wanted to create something to sell that I love and use everyday. I know beauty and I’m a licensed cosmetologist. I went over to China & developed a formula from scratch. We finally got it right and I’m proud of it,” B. Simone tells Dash Radio. 

Share this:

Like this:

Like Loading…

Ruben Paul’s Debut Comedy Album ‘Laughter Knows No Color’ To Debut Friday On Comedy Dynamics

WATCH: New Trailer For Daniel Craig As James Bond In ‘No Time To Die’!

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

The Humor Mill

Read More

Bottom Line: How Can Dynamics 365 Improve Your Business?

May 31, 2019   Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Switching to a new business management system is a big decision for any organization. The time taken to evaluate systems, migrate data, and train employees interrupt regular business. All this effort needs to be worth the time and frayed nerves.

Download: But Really…What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?

How can Dynamics 365 improve the day-to-day operation of your business as well as the long-term results? For most organizations, moving to a modern, cloud-based business management solution delivers the most impact in three main categories:

  1. Automated processes and workflows
  2. Cross-department data and process flow
  3. Centralized data management

Through automated processes, the most common tasks, such as creating invoices and purchase orders are done efficiently and with fewer errors. Invoices that are correct and go out faster mean you get paid more quickly.

Removing the barriers between departments also creates efficiencies to move a product order through manufacturing, turn a sales order into a shipment, and send the invoice for a service call. The digital flow of business processes reduces the miscommunication, lag times, and workarounds that plague most organizations.

Centralized data management is the key to unlock the digital transformation that everyone talks about these days. When you control the data flowing in, through, and out of your business, you really can transform operations. You can deliver personalized information, predict customer behavior, optimize inventory, and much more.

To find out more download the full white paper: “But Really…What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?” The not-too-technical, not-too-salesy guide to Microsoft’s new cloud business management solution.

Find a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner

Get a free automated price quote of Microsoft Dynamics 365

By CRM Software Blog Writer, www.crmsoftwareblog.com

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

CRM Software Blog | Dynamics 365

Read More

‘The April Fool’s Comedy Jam’ At The Barclays Center Reveals An All Star Line Up!

March 17, 2019   Humor
Sheryl Underwood ‘The April Fool’s Comedy Jam’ At The Barclays Center Reveals An All Star Line Up!

April Fools Comedy Jam gets bigger every year as the best stand-up comics from around the country will descend on Barclays Center on Friday, April 12 to provide top-notch comedy. The jam-packed show headlines Sheryl Underwood, best known as co-host of the CBS daytime talk show “The Talk.”

April Fools Comedy Jam has it all, with an exciting mix of award-winning comics to internet sensations, working together to offer a stellar comedy show. The top-caliber comedian line-up features Michael Blackson, Lil Rel, Bill Bellamy, Affion Crockett, Luenell, Tony Roberts, AJ Johnson, HaHa Davis, Majah Hype and more. The show ensures a night of rapid-fire laughs, hosted by MTV’s comedian Rip Micheals, known for jaw-dropping performance and crowd interactions.

The show is loaded up with hilarious non-stop performances to suit everybody’s comedic tastes. More information regarding this high-energy comedy show is available at www.aprilfoolscomedyjam.com. Tickets start at $ 30 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

Share this:

Like this:

Like Loading…

DL Hughley Will Be This Week's Featured Guest On TV One's Unsung!

Luenell Gets Featured On Showtime's 'Funny WOmen Of A Certain Age'!

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

The Humor Mill

Read More

Canine Fork Line

November 27, 2018   Humor
 Canine Fork Line

Dogs patiently await their treat on a fork.


https://i.imgur.com/t3IivtC.mp4

“Excuse me sir, may I have some more?”
Image courtesy of https://imgur.com/gallery/t3IivtC.

Advertisements

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

Quipster

Read More

Lebron James And Channing Tatum Pitch New Comedy ‘Public Enemy’ For New Line

May 25, 2018   Humor
LebronJames Lebron James And Channing Tatum Pitch New Comedy ‘Public Enemy’ For New Line

New Line has acquired the pitch “Public Enemy” with LeBron James and Channing Tatum’s production companies, SpringHill Entertainment and Free Association, on as producers.

Lucas Carter will pen the script, which is a subversive action-comedy that looks at the speed of media in our current landscape.

James and his SpringHill Entertainment partner, Maverick Carter, will produce. Spencer Beighley and Jamal Henderson will oversee for SpringHill. Michael Parets and Andrew Schneider will oversee for Free Association.

SpringHill has been active recently in setting up a strong slate, and New Line has been particularly interested in its material, as the two are currently working on a “House Party” reboot. SpringHill also recently sold a pitch to Legendary called “Hustle,” and is also exec producing the Netflix limited series “On Her Own Ground” starring Octavia Spencer.

SpringHill is repped by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.

Carter previously sold the pitch “The Gun Show” to Paramount with Michael Bay producing. He is also writing/creating and executive producing his first series “The Paperhanger” at ABC Signature, based on the acclaimed William Gay short story, with Ben Younger attached to direct. Carter is repped by UTA, Echo Lake, and Gang Tyre Ramer Brown & Passman.

Free Association, who is repped by UTA and Management 360, produced the “21 Jump Street” and “Magic Mike” franchises. Most recently, the company has produced “Logan Lucky” and the Amazon series “Comrade Detective.”

Source: Variety

Share this:

Like this:

Like Loading…

Idris Elba To Star In 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' For Netflix

DJ Envy Of Power 105's The Breakfast Club, Lands New Docu-Comedy Titled 'Gold With Envy' On Bravo!

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

The Humor Mill

Read More

On This Day In Comedy… In 1990 ‘House Party’ Was Released By New Line Cinemas

March 11, 2018   Humor
HouseParty On This Day In Comedy… In 1990 ‘House Party’ Was Released By New Line Cinemas

On this day in comedy on March 9, 1990, House Party was released by New Line Cinema

Written and directed by Harvard alumni, Reginald Hudlin and based on his award-winning student film, House Party stars rappers, Kid and Play as two buddies out for a good time.   That prospect becomes reality when Play announces his parents are leaving for a while and he’s going to throw a party at the house.  His friend Bilal (Martin Lawrence) will be the DJ and the only thing that can stop them is Kid’s Pops (Robin Harris), who has banned him from going out and being a parent himself he just might make trouble.   The only other thing is a threesome of thugs out to get Kid which is definitely trouble.

Well, Kid gets past his Pops and sneaks out.   Then he gets past the thugs, who don’t get past the cops and get arrested several times while trying to get Kid, who is busy avoiding all manners of obstacles to get to the party.   When he finally makes it there it’s crackin. After showing off his dance moves with Play, Kid hooks up with Sharane (A. J. Johnson), but really wants to be with Sydney (Tisha Campbell).  As in most movies the love situation works itself out so well that Kid and Campbell are about to have sex, but his condom is too old and besides he’s got to get going. Campbell’s parents come home and Kid is back on the streets running to avoid trouble.    Too late. The cops catch him and throw him in jail. His friends bail him out and he sneaks into his house just in time for Pops to catch him and whoop his butt with a belt.

House Party is a comedy classic.  Besides great music provided by Marcus Miller and Lenny White, the film was a critical and box office success.   On a budget of $ 2.5 million the film grossed $ 26,385,627. It spawned four sequels (two theatrical, two straight to DVD) and the soundtrack released on Motown Records was also a hit reaching #20 on the Top R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums chart.    

Produced by Reginald’s brother, Warrington Hudlin and partner, Gerald T. Olsen, House Party featured the talents of Paul Anthony, Bow-Legged Lou and B-Fine (from Full Force), Darryl “Chill” Mitchell, Kelly Jo Minter, BeBe Drake, George Clinton and John Witherspoon.   

House Party was the last film appearance of pivotal and influential standup comedian, Robin Harris, who passed away nine days after its release.

By Darryl “D’Militant” Littleton

www.darryllittleton.lol

Check out this clip:

Share this:

Like this:

LikeLoading…

On This Day In Comedy… In 2002 ‘All About The Benjamins’ Was Released By Newline Cinema

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

The Humor Mill

Read More

Filling the region under a line

February 4, 2018   BI News and Info
 Filling the region under a line

I have the following straight line

y[x_] = 4 x - 1;
Plot[y[x], {x, 0, 1}, PlotRange -> {{0, 1}, {0, 2}}]`

I want to highlight the two regions separated by the straight line, such that they look nice and distinct.

1 Answer

Let’s block ads! (Why?)

Recent Questions – Mathematica Stack Exchange

Read More
« Older posts
  • Recent Posts

    • solve for variable in iterator limit
    • THE UNIVERSE: A WONDROUS PLACE
    • 2020 ERP/CRM Software Blog Award Winners
    • Top 10 CRM Software Blog Posts in 2020
    • Database trends: Why you need a ledger database
  • Categories

  • Archives

    • January 2021
    • December 2020
    • November 2020
    • October 2020
    • September 2020
    • August 2020
    • July 2020
    • June 2020
    • May 2020
    • April 2020
    • March 2020
    • February 2020
    • January 2020
    • December 2019
    • November 2019
    • October 2019
    • September 2019
    • August 2019
    • July 2019
    • June 2019
    • May 2019
    • April 2019
    • March 2019
    • February 2019
    • January 2019
    • December 2018
    • November 2018
    • October 2018
    • September 2018
    • August 2018
    • July 2018
    • June 2018
    • May 2018
    • April 2018
    • March 2018
    • February 2018
    • January 2018
    • December 2017
    • November 2017
    • October 2017
    • September 2017
    • August 2017
    • July 2017
    • June 2017
    • May 2017
    • April 2017
    • March 2017
    • February 2017
    • January 2017
    • December 2016
    • November 2016
    • October 2016
    • September 2016
    • August 2016
    • July 2016
    • June 2016
    • May 2016
    • April 2016
    • March 2016
    • February 2016
    • January 2016
    • December 2015
    • November 2015
    • October 2015
    • September 2015
    • August 2015
    • July 2015
    • June 2015
    • May 2015
    • April 2015
    • March 2015
    • February 2015
    • January 2015
    • December 2014
    • November 2014
© 2021 Business Intelligence Info
Power BI Training | G Com Solutions Limited