So the search begins…. You’ll know when your business is ready for CRM when you are: Spending too much time re-entering information over and over Chasing people for information at the last minute Losing out on enquiries or quotes that never got followed up Failing to track customer complaints and service issues, or not responding […]
A realistic sales forecast can help you plan resources, and spot problems, while you still have time to do something about them. Making sales forecasting into an exact science is always going to be a challenge. There are so many variables to achieving a forecast that is reliable, reasoned and realistic. Do you struggle to […]
Flowlens works alongside your existing accounting package. This means you can stick with what you know (and save the money you’ve invested already), whilst adding a powerful suite of management tools to help your business grow. Flowlens is a modular SME cloud software system that manages sales, stock, purchasing, production and after-sales service. Flowlens integrates […]
We built Flowlens in response to SME customers who needed an easy to use, ERP-CRM toolkit to help them grow. Our customers may be small, but they think big. They make, refurbish, supply and service all kinds of tangible assets. From industrial plant & machinery, to ATVs, to street furniture, to intricate aerospace components, and […]
How to eat the software elephant in your business. Considering a new software solution for your business? Across our team, we’ve worked on countless software implementations across SME and large companies. In every case the more you prepare, the better the outcome. Prepare and plan your procurement and project implementation with these lessons in mind. Keep […]
There are steps that your company and your technology partner should take to avoid the risk of losing your business critical data. Step 1. Policy Have a security and information policy. Make sure that everyone knows the risks and make them accountable. Step 2. Passwords Ensure that company devices are password or PIN protected. Use […]
Today’s business technology software vendors have learnt the hard lessons from poor practices and self serving selling methods of traditional vendors. But how do you, as a potential purchaser, spot a new age supplier from an old age dinosaur? Consult our good practice software vendor checklist below. Tip 1 – Satisfy yourself that the vendor […]
Technology reaches into every part of our lives. Most of us carry a small computer every waking moment, yet many of us feel challenged by technology when it comes to business. If you don’t overcome your fears, you’re in a weak position and giving your competitors an advantage. You can be sure they’re using technology […]
The process for sourcing technology for your business is exactly the same as sourcing technology for your home and personal life and can be done in 3 steps. Step 1 – What is your need? Instead of worrying about ‘techie’ issues like which computer and software you need first think about what your business needs, […]
