Smart goal setting involves writing down your aims and ambitions, reviewing them, setting a course of action and a time frame and then getting down to the hard work. Irrespective of the amount of quality time on hand that you may have, there is no doubt that to realize your aspirations and dreams, you need to set goals and work towards them. Smart goal setting for your career involves creating a list of short and long-term goals and identifying ways to accomplish them. The generated goal list does not only motivate you, but also cements your aspirations.

Smartgrid2: We were right about cable modems and BPL is next

Former European cable execs see BPL parallels

Firm poised to ease BPL’s entry into Europe

Reproduced from the Jan 30 issue of BPL Today with the permission of the publisher, GHI LLC (202-298-8201, www.bpltoday.com).

Two former vice presidents of reportedly Europe ’s largest triple play firm started a BPL integrator/operator called Smartgrid2.

As news of a weakened economy continues to saturate the media and bombard business owners with negative messages, one company has found a creative way of adapting its services to fit within the current economic conditions and help businesses succeed.    

Miles Technologies, a provider of business technology solutions, has created Monthly Budget Plans that allow customers to budget their technology-related expenses without having to commit to a long term contractual agreement. 

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Goals are important tools that can help you stay focused and bring you closer to the kind of career and life you envision for yourself. Goals help in measuring your progress and provide inspiration to make your way through problems and obstacles. It gives you control of your life and environment and keeps you from getting stressed and anxious about the future.

SMART Goal Setting

SMART goal setting is proven to be a very effective method of setting goals that are practical, effective and purposeful. So, what exactly is SMART goal setting? And what does SMART stand for?