Negotiating The Business Software Minefield
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Article Title: Negotiating The Business Software Minefield
Author: Bob Miles
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Business software is a necessity in the modern business environment. It is crucial to do business efficiently in marketing, sales, and customer support. A good business software package can greatly boost your enterprise�s efficiency by:
* Maintaining e-mail invoices and custom billing templates
* Tracking costs and expenses
* Tracking customer inquiries, both before and after sales.
* Tracking and following up on each client transaction and creating and maintaining client files
Popular business software includes contract management software, accounting software, payroll management software, business plan software, help desk software, and others. If you decide to purchase any form of business software, keep the following points in mind:
* Keep things simple � there is no reason to shell out extra money for functions that your business will never even use. No matter how effective your software solution is, software alone can�t operate your business for you. A complete system may include a variety of different types of software hooked up together in a single, unique network. The details of this network is usually determined either by the company�s IT chief or by the software suppliers. You can custom build your own software system, then, or you can buy a complete business software package. Custom-built systems are usually considered inappropriate for small businesses unless you are a computer expert or have one on staff.
* You must know the needs of your particular business (or assign the purchase to someone who knows).
* Even if you purchase a comprehensive system, every company has unique needs. Look for a flexible system that is both comprehensive and easy to modify. The most popular systems include Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Publisher.
* You might want to consider a time, billing, and accounting package like QuickBooks
* Depending on the nature of your company, you may consider purchasing contract management software.
A comprehensive business software system is certain to pay for itself in terms of lower payroll, increased efficiency, and decreased errors.
About The Author: �Business Software� at http:// http://helpdesksoftware4u.blogspot.com offers readers complete information about many forms of business software (see also http://helpdesksoftware4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/business-software-offers-readers.html).
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Article Title: Negotiating The Business Software Minefield
Author: Bob Miles
Word Count: 342
Article URL: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=144193&ca=Business+Management
Format: 64cpl
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*********************** ARTICLE START ***********************
Business software is a necessity in the modern business environment. It is crucial to do business efficiently in marketing, sales, and customer support. A good business software package can greatly boost your enterprise�s efficiency by:
* Maintaining e-mail invoices and custom billing templates
* Tracking costs and expenses
* Tracking customer inquiries, both before and after sales.
* Tracking and following up on each client transaction and creating and maintaining client files
Popular business software includes contract management software, accounting software, payroll management software, business plan software, help desk software, and others. If you decide to purchase any form of business software, keep the following points in mind:
* Keep things simple � there is no reason to shell out extra money for functions that your business will never even use. No matter how effective your software solution is, software alone can�t operate your business for you. A complete system may include a variety of different types of software hooked up together in a single, unique network. The details of this network is usually determined either by the company�s IT chief or by the software suppliers. You can custom build your own software system, then, or you can buy a complete business software package. Custom-built systems are usually considered inappropriate for small businesses unless you are a computer expert or have one on staff.
* You must know the needs of your particular business (or assign the purchase to someone who knows).
* Even if you purchase a comprehensive system, every company has unique needs. Look for a flexible system that is both comprehensive and easy to modify. The most popular systems include Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Publisher.
* You might want to consider a time, billing, and accounting package like QuickBooks
* Depending on the nature of your company, you may consider purchasing contract management software.
A comprehensive business software system is certain to pay for itself in terms of lower payroll, increased efficiency, and decreased errors.
About The Author: �Business Software� at http:// http://helpdesksoftware4u.blogspot.com offers readers complete information about many forms of business software (see also http://helpdesksoftware4u.blogspot.com/2007/03/business-software-offers-readers.html).
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