2008 august newsletter

In this issue

1. Project Management Inspiration
2. Quick Reminder - DBxtra's Sale
3. New Video Tutorials
4. Build 5.2.2 Available for Download
5. Tip of the Month
6. Current Promotions and Offers
7. Testimonial of the Month
8. Project Management Book of the Month

Project Management Inspiration

DBxtra Sale

For TODAY (September 2, 2008) only, all existing Easy Projects .NET customers are entitled to 35% off select DBxtra bundles.

To find out more about DBxtra and the promotion, please click here: http://easyprojects.net/dbxtra_promo.asp.

Remember, you only have one day to take advantage of this amazing deal so if you're looking for a powerful reporting tool that doesn't require advanced technical skills to use, visit the site above and order today!

New Video Tutorials Added

Just when you thought you had seen it all, there is even more. We recently added five new video tutorials on our site so go grab some popcorn and enjoy the show at: http://www.easyprojects.net/tutorials.asp.

Build 5.2.2 now Available for Download

You gave us your feedback and we listened — With build 5.2.2 comes:

• New user interface components that offer higher UI performance
• Drop-down controls that now support autocomplete
• The ability to search by Object ID
• The ability to create customer filters on "list" type custom fields
• A check that prevents the creation of nested milestones
• Other minor fixes and improvements

Tip of the Month

Q: I have dozens customers. How can I quickly select the one I need without scrolling through the whole list?
A: Click on the "Customer" dropdown list and type the first letter of the customer name. The cursor will automatically move to the first customer whose name starts with that letter. Same rule applies to all other dropdowns: projects, activities, users, etc. Please note that you need version 5.2.2 to support this functionality.

Current Promotions and Offers

• a $150-value coupon that can be used toward any future purchase of additional licenses, source code or upgrade, or
• a $50 Amazon Gift Card

Testimonial of the Month: SkinStore

"As an Easy Projects customer for over 3 years we have utilized the software to manage development for projects across multiple continents...Easy Projects allows our project managers the ability to scale back process based on the scope of the project and maintain consistent project management principles regardless of project size...

The intuitive interface and the ability to customize the workflow provides SkinStore the ability to perform as many as 4-5 website releases per week across multiple websites utilizing multiple development teams. More importantly as a customer we consistently see our feedback rolled into future releases, which means Easy Projects is not just a product they are a partner in our success."

Has Easy Projects .NET made you smile lately? Please take the time to let us know at: feedback@easyprojects.net. We appreciate all your feedback!

Project Management Book of the Month

Just Promoted!:
How to Survive and Thrive in Your First 12 Months as a Manager
by Edward Betof and Frederic Harwood

About this book:
Everything you need to know to confidently assume a first or new management position. It's not always easy to make a smooth transition from subordinate, outsider, or peer to new boss. Here's a book that prepares you for all the challenges you'll be facing in your crucial first year as a manager. From moving in...to achieving impact...to handling the stress in your family and personal life, JUST PROMOTED! arms you with all the advice you need to be firmly in control from day one on the job.

Want to judge more than the cover? See the book here: http://www.amazon.com/Just-Promoted-Survive-Thrive-Manager/dp/0070050732/

What is your favourite management read? Spread some good karma by telling us about it at info@easyprojects.net — we'll tell all our readers!