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Does My Business Need Service Desk Software?
By Kristin Crosier | Apr 25 2014
You think your business needs a service desk platform, but then you Google service desk and suddenly aren’t so sure - help desk, service desk, IT help desk - what does it all mean? If… Read More
From the Community: What is the most Flexible CMS?
By Miranda Limonczenko | Apr 11 2014
Everyone wants a flexible CMS. A content management keeper should be able to flex, contort and change, growing with you as your company does. In the fast-paced, ever-changing internet environment, a CMS must be capable… Read More
From the Community: Best Web CMS for Non-Developers
By Miranda Limonczenko | Mar 21 2014
Every business needs a web CMS in order to survive. A shop with a neon “open” sign may not win traction, and the old “word of mouth” has been replaced with the “share” button. In… Read More
From the Community: Is the ROI from ERP Software Worth the Costs?
By Kiri Picone | Mar 14 2014
Community question from Keith S., who asks, “Do users expect an ROI from ERP, or do they just assume it’s a software that must be adopted?“ To answer this question, we’ll look at the changing… Read More
From the Community: Medical Device Manufacturing Software
By Mark Aspillera | Mar 07 2014
This week’s community question comes from. Bob S. asks, “Researching our next generation ERP / MRP application for use in a medical device manufacturing shop environment. FDA & ISO13485 level of quality system. Currently using… Read More
Payroll: Is it Time to Start Using Payroll Software Instead of by Hand?
By Stephanie Elsen | Mar 04 2014
Many businesses start out by paying employees by hand. As a business grows, so does the number of employees, and along with those employees comes a growing variety of payroll needs. Managing earnings like paid… Read More
Going Deep: Business-Software.com's New ERP 101 Whitepaper
By Mark Aspillera | Feb 06 2014
ERP continues to be one of the most widely sold and implemented types of business software in the world, constituting a market size in the tens of billions. It's also one of the most bloated… Read More
Call Tracking: Choosing a Technology Provider
By Levelwing | Feb 04 2014
Call tracking can be applied to virtually any form of marketing and helps to bring clarity and direction to a marketing plan. Next, let’s address the considerations you must make when setting up call tracking and… Read More
From the Community: Looking for a Scalable Solution for a Not-for-Profit?
By Kristin Crosier | Jan 24 2014
When it comes to managing a not-for-profit organization, the software you use can make or break your success, both in the short and long term. This week I hope to help all of our readers… Read More
From the Community: Best CRM for Education
By Mark Aspillera | Jan 17 2014
CRM isn't just for the sales team anymore. As of late CRM has been picked up by marketing, nonprofit donor management and other fields as a tool for keeping track of their outreach campaigns. This… Read More