Ellen Huxtable — August 5, 2019 Follow @abiztweet — August 5, 2019 Process improvement gets a bad rap. We have visions of a wimpy clerk with glasses, in a beige suit, holding a stopwatch and clipboard, tapping his foot and making “tisk, tisk” sounds as he frowns and shake his head in disapproval. Yet every … Continue reading Practical Process Improvement
Category Archives: Business Process
3 BPM Trends You’ll Want To Keep Up With
Suresh Sambandam — July 3, 2019 — July 3, 2019 When you’re intently focused on improving in-house processes, there’s a fair chance that you could lose sight of what’s happening in the industry at large. It’s certainly not enough to merely refer to a BPM guide once and assume that’s all there is to know … Continue reading 3 BPM Trends You’ll Want To Keep Up With
How to Send Payments Quickly to Keep Your Contractors Happy
Taylor Gordon — June 10, 2019 — June 10, 2019 One way to guarantee a positive relationship with your contractors is paying on time. Paying on time shows that you appreciate their work. If you want contractors to continue working with you, you should offer a competitive rate and send payments before the invoice deadline. … Continue reading How to Send Payments Quickly to Keep Your Contractors Happy
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your First RFP Response — And Making it Kick Ass
Zena Ryder — March 23, 2019 Follow @boudicawriting — March 23, 2019 If you’re a small business owner embarking on your first response to an RFP (Request For Proposals), you’re probably feeling both excited and apprehensive. You know that winning an RFP competition can be lucrative… but the RFP response process has a bad rap. … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your First RFP Response — And Making it Kick Ass
One and Done?
David Dame — February 27, 2019 — February 27, 2019 In the last decade, we have realized that we cannot plan all up front in a linear process to develop software. We are solving complex problems, which require us to use an empirical process, lean UX practices, and a supporting technology platform that allows us … Continue reading One and Done?
How to Effectively Manage an Executive Calendar
John Rampton — February 10, 2019 — February 10, 2019 Myriams-Fotos / Pixabay Is there anything more important for an executive than to stay on schedule and manage time effectively? I doubt it. That’s why the role of a secretary or executive assistant is one of the most important members within an organization. To ensure … Continue reading How to Effectively Manage an Executive Calendar
Does Your Team Know Your Workflow Processes?
Josh Spilker — February 7, 2019 — February 7, 2019 rawpixel / Pixabay You get a spreadsheet report by email every Friday. It shows your revenue numbers, the number of orders and other key metrics for your business. It’s important stuff. And Jonathan does a great job putting it together. However, Jonathan is sick for … Continue reading Does Your Team Know Your Workflow Processes?
3 Ways Founders Can Make Participation Easier for Board Members
Victor Snyder — February 5, 2019 Follow @VictorGSnyder — February 5, 2019 In 2019, experience reigns. It’s become a millennial buzzword in areas like travel and shopping, but experiences are just important at the office. Your business should be embracing experiences as well: aiming for a consistent customer experience across touchpoints, creating an intuitive and … Continue reading 3 Ways Founders Can Make Participation Easier for Board Members
What to Expect From Robotic Process Automation in 2019 [Infographic]
Anthony Carranza — January 9, 2019 Follow @anthonycarranza — January 9, 2019 Technology continues to play a huge part in business development and innovation. In addition, artificial intelligence along with growing investments in robotic process automation (RPA) will continue to expand. According to a Forbes report, the RPA market will reach $ 1.7 billion in … Continue reading What to Expect From Robotic Process Automation in 2019 [Infographic]
Why SKUs Need to Be Part of Your Accounting Process
Peter Daisyme — December 28, 2018 — December 28, 2018 Your accounting and financial tracking are vital to the overall health of your business. Yet, it’s intimidating to calculate the sheer number of variables that play a role in determining your finances. Everything from the bankers you work with to the employees you hire affects … Continue reading Why SKUs Need to Be Part of Your Accounting Process