Getting Started


Features
Understand the Information and the Process Jim Marsh 
[May 3, 2000]  Getting timely information out of an incumbent can be like pulling teeth. Columnist Jim Marsh discusses strategies for building better relations with incumbents and obtaining the information that you need.  

Lessons Learned: Secure Your Business Jim Marsh 
[April 4, 2000]  Some lessons you just have to learn the hard way.  Sometimes, that's because they're not a top priority.  But securing your premises and crucial information is essential for new CLECs -- and a lesson that often is overlooked. 

Training To Increase Profitability Jim Marsh 
[March 9, 2000]   In the rush of a growing new business, it's easy to forget about properly training employees. However, columnist Jim Marsh argues that failing to do so can severely damage your company and profitability.

Build Customer Service Into Your Systems Jim Marsh
[February 2, 2000] 
CLEC customers expect better service than they received from their previous provider.  How does a new CLEC provide that service?  Columnist Jim Marsh tells you how to build superlative customer service into your company's internal systems.

Getting Started: Creating Operational Groups  Jim Marsh
[January 11, 2000] 
ILECs have one advantage over newer competitors: They have long since set up their operational groups.  In his first "Getting Started" column, Jim Marsh guides you through some of the ins and outs of this critical task.