Data transportability is a close cousin of Who Owns Your Data, which you can find in part 9. We like to think of data transportability as how easy it is to import or export data that is critical to your organization. We’ll talk about each one separately, as the Software Provider’s incentive for each can…
Selecting the right software – Part 9/10 – Who Owns the Data
When you use a piece of software, whether it’s an app, something you install on your computer, or Software as a service (Saas), you’ll note that all types of software should have the following legal documents: End User License Agreement (EULA) Terms and Conditions (sometimes part of the EULA) Privacy Policy If you’re like most…
Selecting the right software – Part 8/10 – Reporting and Analytics
If you want to improve something, you must be able to measure it. We have to suppose that you are selecting software to make your organization run better and more efficiently. While we will be talking about reporting and analytics as part of software selection, I want to back up and talk about your organization first. Know…
Selecting the right software – Part 4/10 – All-in-One Software
We’ve spoken about software tailored to your industry as well as your functional needs, but what about software that is all-in-one? All-in-one software typically comes from the larger ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) providers like Oracle and SAP. Their products are Netsuite and Business by Design respectively. These are slightly pared down enterprise solutions for small business to handle…
Selecting the right software – Part 3/10 – Software built for a Function
Just as there is software built for an industry, there is software that is built for specific functions across industries. The more critical functions of an industry include sales, accounting and operations. In this installment of accelerating your business with the right software, we’ll look at what you can do to make the best decision…
Selecting the right software – Part 2/10 – Software built for your Industry
There is plenty of software out there that may be tailored to your industry. Whether you walk pets, run a cafe or are an underwater basket weaver, there is probably a piece of software that has special functionality for your industry. So, in this second area to explore, we’ll dig into the topic of industry-specific…
Selecting the right software – Part 1/10 – People, Process, then Technology
Selecting software for your business may be no walk in the park, however, it is important. Software can unlock efficiencies, reduce costs and allow you to visualize what may and may not be going well. We’re going tackle this topic in our next 10 blog entries to help you pick the best software/apps for your organization. While we…