This article is part of an ongoing series by Doug Finnie, titled “In Search of the Perfect E-Commerce Solution Series.” View the rest of the series HERE. Continuing with the fourth part of a five-part series on, “In Search of the Perfect Software Solution,” where we have been discussing the different phases of searching for and implementing software solutions. The fourth part will cover the software implementation phase. So far, we have done our homework, identified software requirements … [Read more...]
Stress Less About Your Software
Before you purchase a new software program, do your homework upfront in order to streamline the process. Too many people contact a company without even knowing what they need. Take the time to ask yourself some questions, which are clearly lined out in this webinar. First Things First. This webinar is NOT promoting a certain software platform This webinar is NOT pinpointing the specific type of software you should implement This Webinar WILL Provide you with questions … [Read more...]
Understanding the Due Diligence Process When Selecting a Software Vendor
This article is part of an ongoing series by Doug Finnie, titled “In Search of the Perfect E-Commerce Solution." View the rest of the series HERE. E-commerce software comes in many shapes, sizes and costs. The type of solution you pursue will depend on your internal resources. If you have little to no internal IT staff, then you want to seek out highly configurable solutions that non-IT personnel can manage. If you do have internal technical staff, then you can also include extensible or … [Read more...]
Understanding Why Requirements Are So Important
This article is part of an ongoing series by Doug Finnie, titled “In Search of the Perfect E-Commerce Solution Series." View the rest of the series HERE. As previously defined, determining the right software and vendor requires you to determine what your business needs are versus your wants. Think of it as if your car breaks down and you need ‘a car’ so you shop for a car and your first test drive is a new car with electric windows, seats, seat warmers, sunroof, 6 CD player with high-end … [Read more...]
Need a Quick Print Piece? Forget Word – Use PowerPoint!
For many quick print jobs, it’s easy to do-it-yourself using PowerPoint. What’s that you say? Isn’t PowerPoint for presentations? Sure, but PowerPoint is also a powerful tool for basic graphic design. So if you’re a new direct sales company working with a limited budget, PowerPoint might just be the ticket to help you create printed promotional and training materials. Here are a few of the basics you need to know: Microsoft may have already done much of the work for you. Open a blank … [Read more...]
In Search of the “Perfect” E-Commerce Solution for Your Direct Selling Company
This article is part of an ongoing series by Doug Finnie, titled “In Search of the Perfect E-Commerce Solution Series." View the rest of the series HERE. Searching for the perfect e-commerce solution can be like searching for the big-foot monster, you have heard from others that it exists or maybe you have actually thought you have seen it, but in the end, it cannot be found. It’s not that thousands of businesses haven’t tried to find it and hundreds of software companies haven’t attempted … [Read more...]