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5 Ways Cloud-Based POS Systems Beat Cash Registers by a Mile
An electronic cash register, at its most basic level, lets you calculate and record transactions. A cloud-based point-of-sale system provides the same core functions, but also improves day-to-day operations by automating critical processes and extending access through the web. Still not sold? Take a look at a few additional reasons why a cloud-based POS system far surpasses…
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The Importance of Storytelling in Growing Your Business
“Many business professionals today understand that they need to be doing this. They just don’t know what it means, because … it is a somewhat esoteric or abstract notion: storytelling.” – Carmine Gallo Storytelling in business is often regarded as a buzzword, but it’s far from it. Storytelling in business is just like storytelling in…
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Bare Bones HR: What Every Startup Needs
Everything seems to be coming together for your startup: your bootstrapped team is working seamlessly, investors are happy, and marketing efforts are bringing in even more business. Now though, you have another issue to tackle. There are a lot of factors to pay attention to as the startup begins to grow, but one of the…
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4 Brilliant Ways HR Managers Can Solve Internal Communication Problems
This is a guest post from Dr. Cristian Grossmann. Grossman is the of CEO Beekeeper, the communication tool for reaching and engaging everyone in an organization. ___ With the proliferation of social media and the rise of messaging apps, companies must adjust to the ways their employees communicate outside of work. This pull from outside…
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The Future of CRM – Key Trends & Technology for 2024
Key takeaways The customer relationship management (CRM) market continues to boom and is projected to be worth $44.9 billion this year (measured by revenue). CRM technology has been around for nearly 40 years in some form, but CRM trends continue to evolve. As my company was one of the first CRM, sales and marketing automation…
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5 Must-Have Integrations for Your ATS
Modern applicant tracking systems (ATS) are a huge asset for recruiters. They make life easier by automating all the manual and repetitive tasks, like adding resumes, tracking job closure status, managing candidate submissions, certain email communications, and interview scheduling. However, an applicant tracking system cannot truly leverage automation and make processes efficient for recruiters on…
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3 Key Project Management Strategies for Big Companies
Coming up with good ideas is easy, but executing on them is hard. That is why good project management strategies are so important for the success of any company. This is especially true at bigger organizations where keeping track of hundreds of people and projects is challenging. When companies are still using outdated tools and methods,…
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Construction Management Software: 5 Features to Consider
Project managers at construction firms have a lot of details to keep up with—from running meetings to tracking change orders to managing the budget. To help manage large crews and multiple projects without missing a beat, construction project managers often rely on construction management software. Construction project management software keeps important details and tasks organized…
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5 Signs It’s Time to Switch Your CRM
As we all know, technology has drastically improved the way people do business. At the same time, it’s also evolving at a very quick pace — what may be considered a high-tech solution a few years ago is more than likely obsolete at this point. If not, there’s a very good chance it’s slower, and…
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The Influence & Effectiveness of Gamification in eLearning
Gamification has grown into a driving force in the world of eLearning. The term refers to game-inspired elements added to training or educational programs. They can be as simple as a point system with a leaderboard or more complex with badges, activities, prizes, and rules of play. More systems are adopting this approach or improving…
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Should I Subscribe or Should I Purchase? Comparing FSM Payment Options
In recent years, business owners have faced a tough dilemma when evaluating field service management software packages. The strange part? This dilemma has almost nothing to do with the software itself. In basic terms, service business owners in the market for software have two options: Pay a monthly (or annual) subscription fee for a software…
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How Payroll Software Improves Your Business Operations
This is a guest post from Kaylee Riley, a content writer for Patriot Software, Inc. At Patriot, she translates tricky payroll and accounting topics into the language of the small business owner. ____ Every business wants to advance their operations. Yet, no business wants to spend a plethora of time and money for a miraculous…
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How to Use Agile Project Management Software for Client Work
The Agile Manifesto states “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools,” but here’s a secret: you can only be as Agile as your tools allow you to be. If you have to dig through spreadsheets to find information, you’re losing hours of work each week. That’s not Agile. If you have to manually track down…
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The Best Tools for Outside Sales Reps
Working on the road is difficult enough, so make sure you have all the best tools to ensure you’re organized and connected. These are the best outside sales tools.
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How to Choose the Right Small Business Payroll Software
You’ve made the decision. Spreadsheets and manual processes just aren’t cutting it anymore. It’s time to find a small business payroll solution that lets you pay your employees with ease, so you can spend more time doing what you do best: running your business. That’s a smart decision, and one that more businesses are embracing,…