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The 5 Stages Of Business Process Management
Effectively managing your processes is essential for optimising operations and maximising your results. But over time, companies can slip into the status quo. Comforted by the familiar, the drive for change can wane. And yet, if you’re not looking for ways to evolve and improve, you’ll slowly fall back behind the competition. Losing ground and […]
8 Benefits Of Business Process Management
Your business processes are your blueprint for success. They define the actions of your workforce and determine how your customers experience your offering. With competition only getting stronger, and patience of customers running ever thinner, businesses need to stay on top of their operations. They need to ensure each process is optimised toward maximising desired […]
How To Make The Most Of Your Customers & Opportunities
Whether business is booming, or you’re feeling the pinch, it’s vital to make the most of your customers and opportunities. Irrespective of their relative success, 99 out of 100 businesses can’t afford the luxury of waste. They need to avoid a leaky bucket scenario where critical opportunities and VIP customers fall by the wayside. Without […]
Why A Legacy ERP Is Holding Your Business Back
Retaining legacy ERP systems can create a host of problems and challenges, stifling your business and compromising your success. Through a combination of outdated infrastructure and “out of the box” rigidity, frustrations can come to a head. Yet the motivation for change is too regularly overpowered by the comfortability of what’s familiar. Question is, is […]
5 Ways To Streamline Your Operational Processes
When was the last time you looked to streamline your operational processes? Process management is a constant undertaking and what worked 10 years ago may no longer be the best practice approach. Iterative improvement, across the board, is critical for evolving operations in line with current trends and challenges. It cannot be completed. Fully embracing […]
Why A Single Source Of Truth Will Solve Your Productivity Problems
The vast majority of businesses will, at some point, suffer from productivity problems. Causes can, and will, vary from company to company. However, most fall foul of drowning in data. Specifically, inconsistent information spread across disconnected systems. An in depth report into productivity from consulting firm McKinsey found that… “The average worker spends nearly 20% […]
3 Tips For Installation & Remedial Management
For KBB retailers seeking an efficient, post-sale operation, effective management of installations and remedials is critical. Both processes are part and parcel of the world of fixtures and fittings. And yet, if not handled with due care, can become a major source of customer dissatisfaction. Whether in relation to time sensitivity for a project installation, […]
7 Reasons Why Excel Is An Ineffective Sales Tracker
There can be no denying that Excel is a phenomenal piece of software. But if you’re still using it for sales and opportunity tracking, perhaps it’s time for a rethink. Now we’re not here to slam what is clearly an incredible piece of technology. Software rated so highly that, back in 2016, Microsoft CEO Satya […]
Why Continuous Improvement Is The Go-To Business Philosophy
Continuous improvement is essential to stay ahead of the field. In competitive markets, it’s an undeniable truth, that those who adapt, thrive. Yet all too often, organisations are solely focussed on the day to day. Distracted by the “noise” of regularity, head down focussed on the task at hand. This means they don’t find time […]
The Ultimate Guide To Customer Touchpoints
How To Utilise Client Communications To Deliver A Memorable Customer Journey Download your copy of The Ultimate Guide To Customer Touchpoints – How To Utilise Client Communications To Deliver A Memorable Customer Journey here. Where, how, and why you interact with your customers forms the foundations of every client relationship. And ensuring you have the […]