About Ron Ause: Ron Ause began his career in the software industry at the age of 13, working with his father. He developed a niche as an expert in job cost and project management for Creative Firms. At 21, Ron joined Krauss Whiting, CPA's and launched a consulting division. The former Cal Poly-Pomona student then joined A La Carte Systems when it bought the consulting division from Krauss Whiting in 1993.When A La Carte Systems merged with Streamline Technologies to form Creative Manager Inc. in 2001, Ron was named an executive.

About Shel Perkins: Shel Perkins, is a designer, educator and consultant with 19 years of experience in managing the operations of leading creative firms in the United States and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.shelperkins.com.