DataCraft News | August 2009

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Software research, current ratios, and social media- all in this month's edition of DataCraft News

Note from Monica

Greetings and welcome to the “back to school” season! Thanks for joining us.

This is the time of year that many businesses experience a shift away from summer vacation interruptions and back to a more predictable routine. Part of that routine is improving our skills…back to school.

We’ve noticed that some of the highest traffic on our website is to the blog entries about accounting, debits, credits, ratios… What else would you like to learn about?
Please send me a note; I’d love to hear your thoughts!

-Monica B. Glenny

But this software was made for my business...

Often times when we research software systems for our clients we hear them say, “This software was made specifically for our industry.” While this may or may not be true there are some key things you need to consider when looking for the right software...For the full article, visit the DataCraft Blog

Does the software contain an Open Source Code or Closed Source Code?
What language is the software written in?
What is the database infrastructure like?
Research.

When someone states, “This software is made for your business” there’s usually a big price tag associated with that. Today, many products out there can complete 85% or more of what your company does. You have to ask yourself – what is the ROI associated with those customizations? Do the customizations solve a minor or major problems? What is the impact on the work-flow process if we don’t have this customization? Think it through before you invest.

Fall Kick-off Customer Event
Let us say thanks by joining us for food, fun, and drinks as we kick off the fall season and the economic surge. Two lucky attendees will leave with either Chicago Bears tickets or a spa package from 5 Spa
Thursday Sept. 10 6:00pm at the Hawks Nest

Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

What's Your Company's Current Ratio?
Remember the idiom, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket"? That classic saying applies to all areas of business, including accounting. Knowing the latest technology is beneficial to running your business, but don't forget that having a firm grasp on accounting basics is essential.(Click here to continue reading...)

We're on Facebook and Twitter!
Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! This past year we've been doing our best to keep you in the loop about the latest software and industry information through our blog, newsletter and news page. The next step in the process was to join the crazy, yet wonderfully informative world of Facebook and Twitter. We have a lot of stuff coming up but we would love to hear from you. If there's anything you'd especially like to see, please let us know!

Ask the Bean Counter
Q: What is CRM and how does it apply to my business?
A: CRM, or Customer Relationship Management, is both a process and a type of software. CRM allows businesses to gather customer or prospect information for use in strategic management decisions. To find out more about CRM, visit the Bean Counter

Just a thought...
"The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity."
- Winston Churchill

Business Clarity