Almost every business uses some type of software in their daily operations. It might be as simple as using Outlook for email or as complex as using an enterprise system that connects to your accounting software. When you’re trying to run and grow a business you might not spend much time thinking about software, but powering your business with the right software can literally be a game changer. It can help your staff become more productive, lead to better decision making, lower costs and, ultimately, position your business for success. Not sure if you need better software? Check out our infographic detailing the top 10 signs you need better software for your business! See the original here: http://www.milestechnologies.com/software/top-10-signs-better-software

1. YOUR ORGANIZATION’S PAPER USE
IS SO HIGH THAT AL GORE HAS PUT YOU
ON HIS TOP 10 MOST WANTED LIST.
Still using paper forms for ANYTHING? Paper is difficult to control, easily lost and
disorganized, and just generally inefficient. Using better software to operate your
business can drastically decrease your paper use and, more importantly, provide
you with up to date business information that’s always accessible.
10
Signs You Need
BETTER SOFTWARETHE TOP
YOU’VE THOUGHT ABOUT TRAINING ROBOTS TO
MANUALLY ENTER THE REPETITIVE DATA YOUR
STAFF INPUTS EVERY DAY.
Are your employees manually entering the same information more than once? How
many times? Using better software can help integrate your data so that your
employees can spend their time accomplishing more impactful tasks.
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8
YOUR BUSINESS IS IN EXCEL HELL.
Do any key business processes depend on Excel spreadsheets? The right software package can
transform those spreadsheets into dashboards and reports that can be updated in real time and
don’t get lost when one user accidentally hits “delete.”
CUSTOMERS SPEND SO MUCH TIME ON THE PHONE WITH
YOU THAT THEY’RE STARTING TO LIKE YOUR “ON HOLD” MUSIC
Do customers have to call or email you to find out the status of their order or request?
Sounds like it’s time to start using better software that gives customers the ability to log
in and check their order status at any time. You’ll save time and have happier
customers – everybody wins!
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6
“THE CHECK’S IN THE MAIL”
IS GETTING OLD. REALLY OLD.
Do your clients still have to mail checks to you? If your clients
cannot view and pay invoices online, you’re missing out! Online
payment software systems make it easy for customers to submit
payments; your company gets paid faster and your customers are
happier not having to worry about buying a stamp and
remembering to drop that check in the mailbox.
5
CHECKING INVENTORY IS LIKE
PLAYING “WHO’S ON FIRST?”
Do your employees have to do a physical check to find out how
much/many of each product is available for sale? Inventory
management software saves time and makes it easy to keep
track of what’s in stock and what needs to be ordered.
4
YOU HAVE TO BRIBE YOUR EMPLOYEES WITH EXTRA PAID
VACATION DAYS AS “MOTIVATION”
TO USE YOUR CURRENT SYSTEMS.
Do you have to constantly remind your employees to actually use
your current system? Tired of inventing ways it will benefit them?
That’s a good indication that the system doesn’t fit their needs.
3
YOUR BEST SALESMAN LEFT HIS LAPTOP
IN A TAXI AND YOU LOST 2 YEARS’
WORTH OF CLIENT PROPOSALS.
Is important business information only stored locally? (This could
include individual employees' desks, on their workstations, or in their
heads.) If so, up to date information is not only difficult to access when
it’s needed but there is a much higher chance of it being lost. The right
business management software can store the types of information you
need to run your business without risking that piece of paper being
thrown out or that file being deleted.
2
YOU HAVE A PAGE-LONG CHECKLIST TO DETERMINE
WHETHER OR NOT IT’S OK TO DELETE AN EMAIL OR TOSS
A PIECE OF PAPER IN THE TRASH.
Speaking of paper and locally stored files, can any key business
processes be disrupted when an employee deletes an email or trashes
a piece of paper? If you’re afraid to get rid of the clutter, fearing you
might need it tomorrow, that’s a pretty good sign that your business
could benefit from better software.
1
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!
Are your employees asking you for better tools and systems?
Don’t wait for them to send smoke signals – it’s time to think about
better software to help run your business!
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