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7 Tips for Choosing a Value-Added Reseller
Value-added resellers, or VARs, are independent businesses licensed to sell, implement and support software products. A good VAR can take mediocre software and make it work well for you. On the hand, a bad VAR can take good software and make it virtually unusable in your organization.
This article offers seven tips for getting the […]
Accounting Software Selection: The Five P’s of Success
Let’s face it. Buying accounting software is a tedious process. After all, who enjoys reading endless marketing literature, talking to salesmen, watching Web demos or delving into the endless complexities of how a given software product works?
The truth is, it’s not the software evaluation itself that’s the problem. The real issue is that most people […]
Getting Serious about Accounting Software Selection
Most companies only look for new accounting software when they have to. This usually means the company is in a crisis situation or management senses one coming, and yet, the evaluation and selection process is approached in a very casual way.
Here’s where the problem begins: Management tends to assign the task of finding new accounting […]
Test Your Construction Software Selection IQ
Think you’re well-prepared to launch your search and selection for new construction software? Take our quick quiz to test your construction software selection IQ!
Question: Which references are more valid?
1. Companies who have used the construction software for many years
2. Companies who have installed the system within the last 12-18 months
Answer: 2. Recent references are best. […]
Evaluating Construction Software: 10 Traps to Watch Out For
There are some pretty major differences in how software for contractors operate. Some of these differences are significant; others are not that critical to the methods of operation by the contractor. How does this net out for companies looking for construction software? What are the implications?
First of all, one has to know his/her particular […]
How to Select Your Construction Software Champion
You’ve decided your company needs new construction software and have started looking at options. The question is: Have you designated someone in your company to be the software champion?
Every company, large or small, needs someone to lead the charge for improved efficiencies through better software. This software champion must have certain traits to ensure […]
Hidden Costs of Construction Software
The cost for new construction software is not as obvious as you might think. While the price for the software itself is usually stated up front, there are a number of “hidden” costs associated with buying new software that aren’t always talked about. These costs, which can be hard dollar expenses or less tangible economic […]
Construction Software: Is It Time to Trade Up?
Trading up from a small business bookkeeping package to a full construction system is going to ask a lot from you in terms of time and expense. The issue comes down to: do you want to go from simply recording job data into your accounting system or do you want to proactively manage jobs, deadlines, […]
Is Your Construction Software a Profit Center or Overhead Expense?
In the competitive world of construction, profit margins are tight. Jobs, service calls, employee productivity, and even your business tools must contribute to company profitability. This article highlights several critical capabilities that will help you determine whether your current construction software is a profit center or just another overhead expense.
Job Cost
The core […]
How to Ensure a Successful Accounting Software Conversion
Implementing new accounting and business management software can be a significant challenge. To ensure success, it’s important to fully understand your business objectives regarding the new software and develop a plan to meet those objectives.
This article outlines elements that are vital to getting your accounting software up and running quickly and effectively. Following these […]
