November 1, 2008
I admire the Charles Dickens quote, “It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times.” You might say it applies to everything and it applies to nothing, depending on who is reading it. That’s because some find a bit of good in everything and some have a hard time finding good … Continued
October 12, 2008
At times you may wonder what could be done to capitalize on the investment that was made in staffing and recruiting software for your organization. When you installed your software, something was supposed to happen that didn’t. You thought that it would change the way business was managed and yield all sorts of efficiencies and … Continued
August 1, 2008
“To Host” or “Not to Host”? It’s a topic that is constant, along with all of the other industry buzzwords, whenever software is mentioned. “Software on demand”, “subscription based software”, and “in the cloud” are all commonly remarked phrases. What does it all mean? Is server-based software simply an old-fashioned relic? Many today would like … Continued
July 6, 2008
I am a start-up company. Is subscription based software my onlyc hoice? I can’t afford a large monthly fee. Subscription based software is certainly one of your choices. However, before you assume that this is the lowest investment decision, explore other options. The important thing is that you choose a solution that you feel comfortable … Continued
March 19, 2008
Everyone is using a computer solution today. What sets one solution apart from another? It is true. It would be rare to find a company that does not have automation in place. The question here is how much of a solution does it offer? In order for automation to have impact today, it must encompass … Continued
October 12, 2007
I am using 3 different types of software. One for front office, another for calendar/planner and a third for accounting. What are the pros of integrating into one? There are too many advantages to mention here, but let’s review some important points. Utilizing more than one system will never allow for full CRM (Customer Relationship … Continued
July 16, 2007
What is CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and what does it mean relative to software utilization? It all starts with you. CRM can mean different things to different organizations. It basically means acting on opportunities to service customers. It applies to marketing, engaging with a customer, closing sales, customer contact, and managing customer activity. To effectively … Continued
April 10, 2007
What automated means are available to measure corporate profitability? It all starts with your system. Revenue and cost classifications need to be setup for meaningful analysis. Next, as the system is being used, activity must be classified. This coding ensures that as data moves through the system it can be captured. As an example, revenue … Continued
October 17, 2006
How can applicant information from the web get into my software? It all starts with your web site. The company that does your web site should talk to the company that does your software. Your software company will let them know what format the system needs the data to be in. Once applicant self-entry is … Continued
June 7, 2006
Temp Time Entry is very time consuming for my staff. What better ways are available? There are certainly better options that can also be used as marketing tools for your company. Web time entry preferred method for both applicants and clients. Applicants can key in their time easily and quickly and clients can authorize time … Continued
