Friday, November 2, 2012

Business Solution Partners located in Roslyn, NY


The hallmark of Business Solution Partners is its people.

Our team makes good on their commitment to provide direction, guidance and leadership that you can rely on. They possess the know-how and practical experience obtained from implementing the best practices and procedures of project management into hundreds of business environments. As you work with BSP and interact with our people, you are certain to recognize a team with a knowledge-base and skill set that instills a level of confidence into your implementation, and organization alike. Our consultants' top priority is the success of your project.

Our team provides direction to guide the project plan, making sure it remains on course, and work along side your staff as mentors offering their expertise on a one-to-one basis.

Our Management Team

The management team at Business Solution Partners are some of the most talented business and technology leaders in the region. Together, their extensive practical experience in building world-class, integrated enterprise solutions provides Business Solution Partners with uncompromising vision and inspired leadership.

Principal Officers

David Smooha, CEO

Jeff Feith, Principal

David Smooha graduated from Adelphi University in 1984 with degrees in Accounting and Computer Science. David began his career at Deloitte &Touche on the audit team and later developed the small business computer consulting practice for Deloitte's Long Island Office. In 1992, he founded Total Business Solutions specializing in software selection and implementation services. David began as the primary technical specialist for the company. As strong talent joined the company, he switched into a project management role and eventually into the leadership role he performs today. Currently, David focuses on Business Solution Partner's (formerly Total Business Solutions) strategic direction, ensuring that the company meets the needs of the constantly changing marketplace. His daily challenges include guiding development of internal methodologies, creating and improving relationships with strategic partners and creating long-term relationships with new clients by providing them with strategic planning and visioning.

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Jeff Feith has been working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications since their introduction. His responsibilities include new business development, sales, marketing, strategic development of company’s web site, customer support and training. Primary goals are maximizing productivity and effectiveness of our customer’s sales, support and marketing staff. Jeff is a Certified GoldMine Trainer since 1998.

In 1996, he founded Icon Technologies, Inc. specializing in computer hardware and networking implementation services.

Prior to founding Business Solution Partners (formerly Icon Technologies) Jeff’s focus was computer graphics, networking and training. He has several years experience on 5th Avenue as Art Director as well as Farberware Corporation.

Jeff graduated Adelphi University in 1988 with a BBA in Business Management and a Graphics Minor.

Is the iPad mini worth $329?

Is $329 a fair price for the iPad Mini?

Certainly! It will become the best selling 7" tablet (it's actually closer to 8"). The screen size is larger than its immediate competitors from Amazon, B&N and Google but it's slimly bezeled construction makes it the same size as those smaller screened products.

The construction is also head and shoulders above those plasticky competitors. Who wants to carry around cheap plastic when they can have brushed aluminum? The iPad Mini is a nice piece of hardware that's worth the coin. Why? Because of the app ecosystem living inside. Apple has the broadest selection of useful apps to choose from. Using an iPad can truly increase your productivity at home and at work. You may even become inspired to do MORE once you see how much more organized and efficient you can be. I'm proof of that.

Since owning an iPad (full sized) I have been able to track my week using a diary app, My Diary, as well as map out and organize tasks using Errands. Both apps are free.

A smaller iPad will appeal to the reader community. The train to New York City is full of readers. Sometimes I see folks with eReaders as well as iPads. The iPad mini will allow readers to use only one product to read, organize their day and be more productive at work.

I understand other Android based tablets can do similar things but at the moment the Android devices I've come across have been problematic. Often I'm asked if I know how to fix them or if I can help them load music or even just get started with it. Everyone knows these devices have tremendous potential but since the OS and apps available are not user friendly and intuitive (as they are on the iPad) these users will continue to suffer.

I'm glad Apple has competition. I give Apple great credit for creating this market and such a great device. Competition is healthy and the very reason we now have the iPad mini. When Google refines Android its devices will become truly useable. In the meantime, Apple's iPad and iPad mini are the best options and well worth the money.

For less than a dollar a day an iPad mini can be added to your gear bag. Black Friday is coming up soon, perhaps $299 will allow many to enjoy the Apple ecosystem?