Bøger af Steve Butler

Businesses pay far too much to deploy and run software. The Software Value Optimisation process can reduce your IT costs by up to 50%. LEARN THE SIMPLE, STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TO REDUCE YOUR IT COSTS There are many hidden costs of deploying and running software particularly over a number of years. Most organisations underestimate these and as a result, struggle with unexpected costs. It is also possible to reduce the costs of deploying new software. Depending on the IT environment and technical decisions, deployment costs can vary by as much as 400%. This book is a summary of Steve's experiencing in finding ways to drive down the costs of software often within a matter of months. Examples are given from outsourcing and having to make budget cuts in short timescales. Avoid the risks of your licence and maintenance costs unexpectedly rising. Learn how to manage predators that seek to land you with massive penalties, fees and "True-up" costs, Discover "Low hanging fruit" savings to realise rapid savings. Leverage the vertical maintenance model that can reduce your software lifecycle costs by as much as ten-fold Build a high-performing team to increase your savings. Improve your career prospects to delivering signify and measurable savings.

Back in the good old days, amateur crafters would roll up their shirt sleeves and work in their basement or garage workshops on all kinds of home projects. Expert furniture maker Steve Butler wants to bring back that tradition with his do-it-yourself series that celebrates the creative genius in all of us. In the second season, Butler walks you through the simple steps to build classic projects. Learn the tricks and techniques that make even a novice woodworker look like a pro.

Steve Butler is an artist and furniture maker with more than 20 years' experience in the field. In his garage workshop, he'll share with you the way to make fun woodworking projects. Anything from fine furniture to cigar box guitars are what he's making. The Garage is a how-to show unlike any other."In his garage workshop, artist and furniture maker Steve Butler creates a collection of clever woodworking objects - from a foosball table to a castle-themed sandbox. He strives to make each project accessible, both economically and technically, while emphasizing the fun and creativity of woodworking.

Are You Ready for The Demographic Revolution? Over the last few years, business has had to navigate a technology revolution that has utterly transformed the workplace. Now another revolution is underway: a demographic one. Dealing with these changes presents significant challenges to business managers. Different generations bring with them different skills and assets… and attitudes towards work. How will that change the way you manage your people? How will it impact upon the kind of training you give them, the benefits you offer, the hours you ask them to work, and the way they should work together? Get it wrong, and you'll be trying to herd cats… all going in opposite directions. Get it right and you can have the best of all worlds: an intergenerational workforce that makes the most of its diverse talents, creativity and experience. Manage The Gap, is a practical guide for leaders and managers who want to build a business that's fit for the future. Read this book to: Understand how to engage with, and motivate, younger people Effectively manage workers who are older than you Develop a management style fit for all generations Structure business processes, benefits and communications that work for all Successfully support your multigenerational workforce to do their best work

A tremendous resource for toy collectors and dealers, this new book compiles the catalogs of the Hubley Manufacturing Company from 1946 to 1965. Each page is reproduced in full color, making it an invaluable reference for identifying and dating Hubley toys. The catalogs in this book represent the production from 1946 to 1965, when the company was purchased by Gabriel Industries. Over 450 color images document each page and every toy Hubley produce in this period. A value guide is also included with current market values.

Promotional cars and trucks, miniature vehicles used by car and truck dealerships and manufacturers to promote the sale of their products, were each produced for one year, then discontinued when the new models came out. This book presents a complete listing of promotional cars and trucks, including manufacturer and current value, in a model-by-model chart. The charts are illustrated with over 500 beautiful color photos, showing the full range of vehicles available.