Author: Paul Caron
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Phases of the Mining Life Cycle
The mining industry is somewhat unique and different from other industries in several ways. An example is the fact that the mining industry has several different and identifiable phases. We focus on business management software for mining companies. During each phase of the mining life cycle, mining companies have certain requirements that can be addressed by…
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Sage 300: The Road Ahead
Sage 300 Road Ahead In our conversations with customers, we are frequently asked where Sage 300 2017 and Sage 300 are headed. We thought we’d make this presentation that Sage program manager Jacqueline Li gave in September at the Sage Summit available. We hope you find this document useful in your evaluation of the Sage…
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Backup vs Disaster Recovery Plan
Most of us understand that backing up data is a necessary part of our work world since almost all of us store critical information on the company’s file server. A backup system is very much like a smoke alarm. We know we should have one but we hope we never have to us it. Data…
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CRM Implementation Series: CRM System Design
Part 2 of The CRM Implementation Series. When we work with clients on the design of their CRM software, our first step is to understand their requirements. To design a system to meet a customer’s objectives, we must have a detailed understanding of what those objectives are. The requirements gathering process must follow a disciplined…
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Outsourced vs. In-house Payroll
For many of us in small companies, this is the time of the year when we ask the question “should we process our in-house payroll or should we use a service?” We often look at cost as a major consideration. While important, there are many other factors to be considered. Let’s look at a few…
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Payroll Year-End for Sage 300
Payroll year-end! Is it that time already? As the last few weeks of 2016 creep up, many of you will think of or start your payroll year-end processes. Are you feeling stressed? Not to worry. The purpose of this blog is to assist you so that your payroll year-end processing would proceed seamlessly and stress-free. …
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Effective Project Management – The Consultant as Tour Guide
In my opinion, software implementation consultants and Louisiana swamp tour guides possess similar effective project management skill sets. Last summer our group of clients and staff got together for some R&R after a business conference in New Orleans. We gathered our pennies and pitched in for one of those world famous Louisiana swamp air boat tours. The…
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CRM Implementation Series: The Simplicity Illusion
Part 1 of The CRM Implementation Series. Most of us in the business world, will at some point in time be affected by a poorly executed implementation of a customer sales, marketing, and service management (CRM) solution. The companies that endure these failed implementations will typically have experienced corporate and personal stresses in one of…
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Integrated e-commerce
Shouldn’t we tell the accountant when we make sales? I was speaking to the management team of a local business that has a jumble of solutions that form its business information system. A key component of that system is the web store or e-commerce solution. It has great flexibility, showcases the company’s products nicely and…
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Help Employees Reach Their Full Potential
You’ve taken the time to find and hire skilled employees, now help them reach their full potential. Manage skills, training, and other certifications within an integrated human resources management solution (HRMS) and support your employees to grow, learn, and develop the skills that can further improve your business. A talented workforce is a key component…