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By David Hollingworth, 22/08/2009 4:08 pm

Goal setting is one thing; but actually achieving those goals is often another matter. A large part of successfully achieving a goal is the ability to measure your progress against that goal, hence the M in SMART goals.

One way to get these measures is to use Key Performance Indicators….

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By David Hollingworth, 16/08/2009 2:54 pm

For the last couple of months I’ve been beavering away on my first open source application and I’m pleased to say that the first version has now been released.

The project is called KPInator, it’s a business intelligence application that displays key performance indicators (KPIs) in a web browser. In addition the user can set up charts to display historical data.

If you’re in business then you just have to know what your key performance indicators are and what their current values are. If you don’t have this information to hand then you’ve no real idea as to how well your business is doing at any one time. For example, if your business manufactures widgets then you might have a KPI that measures widget production per hour. If widget production per hour falls below a certain level then KPInator will flag this by changing colour.

The application release 0.1.0 is fully functional, if a little rough around the edges. Over the next few weeks I’ll have the sand paper out plus I’ll be enhancing the existing feature set. Please check the KPInator project web site for more updates.

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By David Hollingworth, 10/08/2009 10:08 am

After the wind up of my business I’m going to have for part with my van . It’s a Ford Transit Connect with longer wheel base and extra height in the body of the van than the standard model. The engine is a 1.8L turbo diesel injection making for good acceleration off the lights and yet very economical on long journeys.The van is also fitted with the "electric pack" which gives you remote central locking and electric windows.

Registered in February 2008 it’s done only 23,000Km (that’s 14,375 miles in old money).

The all important thing, the price. I’m asking €6,000 or near offer.

OK, here’s a breakdown of the specs:

• Model: Ford Transit Connect T220 LWB High Roof Van
• Engine: 1.8 L TDCi (75PS)
• Body colour: white
• Sliding side door
• Fold down passenger seat and adjustable cage for long loads
• Mileage: 23,000Km (14,375 miles)
• Remote central locking
• Electric windows
• CD player

For more information or to arrange a viewing please email me in the first instance on cts at ctswestcork.com.

 Here’s a pic in all her glory.