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How To Implement Knowledge Management At Your Organization

Every company in the world has information, data and knowledge. Managing all this knowledge, or Knowledge Management, without getting a headache can be overwhelming. That’s why there are systems in place that will collect this data, store it in a database, and manage that data like a well-oiled car. Here is a brief guide for implementing KM in your organization.

Knowledge Management System

1. Know What It Is

Knowing what a knowledge management system (KMS), and how it functions, will make it easier for you to implement later down the line. Even though it plays a small role in Knowledge Management (via the utilization of KM within the organization), it is an important one.…

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How to Choose an Accounting System for Your Business

Today, businesses are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing an accounting system. There are, of course, some businesses carrying on with the same software they’ve used well over a decade ago, and others that have yet to understand the benefits of implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or accounting software.

Businessman using accounting system

If you’ve finally come around to realizing the benefits of having an updated accounting system for your business, here are a few things to take into consideration before you undergo what may be a disruptive transition.

1. Understand the problem you want to solve

Too many businesses invest in ERP or accounting software simply because they feel left out and not because they want the new system to solve a problem.…

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Automation Workflows – Boosters for Any Kind of Ecommerce Business

Email automation stands out significantly from the rest of marketing communication. It’s personalized, relevant, and it reaches the customers at the right time. Not only are customers opting for a personalized experience, they’re willing to pay more for it.

According to a Deloitte study, customers are willing to pay up to 20% more for a personalized experience.

Automation in eCommerce business

This isn’t a fleeting trend either- Statista says that 67% of email marketers plan to use data to better personalize emails for better engagement, sales, and customer retention.

Personalizing emails for each and every subscriber manually would take ages. Email marketing automation can help you achieve such an experience without having to lift a finger.…

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How Software Has Changed How We Do Business

The growth in technology has brought many changes in how businesses are being conducted, and there seems to be software for every function. Good software will help you in managing different business aspects more effectively than you would by relying on your employees only.

Businessman using business software

Most software is developed in such a way that it can be useful even through a mobile phone, which makes it easy to use them from anywhere. Such flexibility is well-sought-after, considering the increased mobility of business people today.

The good thing is that there is various software and developers are still coming up with new ones.…

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The Top 10 Multimedia Methods in Marketing

From animation and VR to photography and video; establishing a successful – often multi-stranded – approach to digital marketing is vital. You’re not just competing with your neighboring high street SME anymore.

The use of multimedia in marketing

Through the rise in globalization and the evolution of the supply chain, you’re competing with every heavyweight conglomerate and entrepreneurial SME the world over in the present day. To this end, customer attraction, customer service, and customer loyalty form a trisector of necessities you must satisfy in order to thrive.

At each stage of these three parameters, the effective use of multimedia tools can often prove to be the difference between success and failure, so here are 10 routes, strategies, and tools you can leverage to become a multimedia marvel.…

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VPN Services: 5 Major Benefits Even the Little Guys Will Get

VPN’s or Virtual Private Networks have been part and parcel of big company life for a long time now thanks to the exceptional level of security and exclusive access they offer. In recent years, we have also seen the rise of personal VPNs. These are a pared down service that offers benefits such as the ability to disguise one’s location and encrypt personal data and browsing behaviour.

Using VPN service

But what about those in the middle, the small business owners looking to get in on the act but who are unsure where they fit in the scheme of things? The truth is, business VPNs can be a viable investment for even very small businesses for a number of reasons.…

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10 Vital Things to Remember When Choosing the Right Automation Software for Your Business

Why do businesses need automation software? Automation software decreases manual tasks in processes. This would include forwarding and moving data, sending notifications, and removing information from databases. Not only will the quality of your work change, but it also allows your business to move faster by reducing errors and delivering results. It can also identify parts of your businesses procedures that would be better controlled by systems and machines.

Businesswoman using uatomation tools

Automation doesn’t have to start huge and be grand, and it doesn’t require complex devices. Begin by mapping the work process of a given procedure, and look to diminish tasks that aren’t needed and inadequacies.…

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4 Benefits to Connecting Your Appointments and Invoices

Just because you work hard to offer the best to your clients, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t accept help when it could be necessary. By now, there are so many online tools and software solutions that can make things easier on you. While you are busy running your small business, these helpful tools can give you peace of mind.

Appointment booking system

If you run a salon, HR department, consulting firm, pet care service, or any other type of business that requires booking appointments and service scheduling, you’ve probably looked into the available appointment booking software online.

Booking these appointments is only the first step in making online tools work for you.…

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5 Processes Every Business Owner Should Automate

Across all industries, automation has become a critical factor in a business’ success. According to a study conducted by Gleanster, almost 80% of top-performing companies use automation for marketing and have done so for years.

Business process automation

What’s great about automation is that it can be used by companies of all types. Big corporations, startups, small companies, and even freelancers can benefit from incorporating automation in many business processes, to include capturing leads, communicating with customers, and completing routine tasks in the office.

When processes are automated, business owners can devote more time and energy towards growing the business and ensuring it stays on the right path.…

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Backing Up Your Business: How to Keep Your Important Information Safe

The last 12 months have been another huge reminder that data security and information safety is imperative to business. As you will no doubt have seen in the news many times over the last few months, even the biggest businesses in the world aren’t safe from either security breaches or the significant financial cost of not reacting to them.

Business data backup and security

As technology progresses, cybercriminals become increasingly adept at finding ways around the system. Here are several ways to make sure you don’t suffer a security breach in 2019.

Be vigilant – you will always be a target

Unfortunately, it’s not just the large businesses with the ability to pay enormous fines that are targeted, either.…

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