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Turn CRM into More than a Rolodex
- Wednesday, 13 February 2013
- Tech
- Written by Gene Marks
"We hate our CRM system. It's terrible. No one is using it. We need a better one." "Can you recommend a CRM system that is more user friendly?" "Our CRM system? It's nothing more than a glorified rolodex!" Sound familiar? It should. I hear these complaints all the time - both from clients and non-clients. Their complaints about their CRM (that's Customer Relationship Management) systems are not only untrue, but misleading. I'm tired of hearing them. I'm bored of the excuses. I'm sick of the whining.
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Screens, Sensors and All Things Wireless
- Tuesday, 22 January 2013
- Tech
- Written by Richard Oppenheim CPA
The Consumer Electronics Association announced that CES 2013 was its largest show in history. The review headlines from pundits and unedited bloggers are not great. As always, there are things to see and notice for what it means for current and future use of technology for all of us.
Little-known Technologies: Big Impact on Business
- Monday, 21 January 2013
- Tech
- Written by Gene Marks
A few weeks ago I had a British experience at Pizzeria Uno's near Boston. No, they weren't serving fish and chips. On each table at the restaurant was a little wireless device. When I was done eating I paid for my meal by using the device. No server was involved. I say this was a British experience because every time I visit my wife's family in London. my kids drag us to the local Pizza Express restaurant.
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Technology Decisions for 2013
- Tuesday, 18 December 2012
- Tech
- Written by Richard Oppenheim CPA
If you didn't get around to technology in preparing for the holidays, there are still some good questions to ask to guide your purchasing decisions.
• Have you committed to Windows 8 as the OS for all devices?
• Have you decided to buy a new computer with Win8 already installed?
• Have you committed to iPhone 5, knowing cradles, cases and chargers need upgrading?
• Are you looking for some more accessories, gifts, things to make life interesting?
Paychex Buys ExpenseWire
- Monday, 03 December 2012
- Tech
- Written by The Progressive Accountant
Payroll provider Paychex has acquired ExpenseWire an expense report automation application for small and medium-sized businesses, from Rearden Commerce. Web-based ExpenseWire has tools for managing and controlling the expense reporting process, including approval, reimbursement, and reporting.
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Holiday Gadget Wish List 2012
- Tuesday, 27 November 2012
- Tech
- Written by Robert Prusa
Gifts and gadgets go hand in hand. This year, what new items will suit the occasion for productivity at work and play at home? I've searched for the best new and interesting gifts from the tech world and have compiled them into a Holiday Gadget Wish list 2012. Enjoy!
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Rating: Surface Versus the iPad
- Wednesday, 07 November 2012
- Tech
- Written by Randy Johnston
Microsoft Surface has shipped, and I was one of the lucky people to get one of the very first units. We are going to see many new tablets released this fall including the iPad Mini, which I have on order ($634.99), as well as the new iPad4 and replacements for the Google nexus7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 that I own, like and use. The tablet operating systems, usability and applications improve daily.
The New SEO Landscape
- Saturday, 20 October 2012
- Tech
- Written by Wayne Schulz
For Most Businesses, The iPhone Doesn't Matter
- Monday, 08 October 2012
- Tech
- Written by Gene Marks
A couple of weeks ago I traveled to Orlando and a car service met me at the airport. The driver was a nice man who spoke almost no English. But that made little difference. Because what was the first thing he did once I was settled in the backseat? He took out his iPad and updated the office with details of my pick-up time, number of bags and destination. When we arrived at the hotel where I was staying, the driver again completed the order with my drop-off time and took my credit card using the tablet. His office knew where he was at every turn by the device's built in GPS system and notified him of his next pickup.
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SmartPhone Apps for Salespeople
- Thursday, 13 September 2012
- Tech
- Written by Gene Marks
If you are a salesperson, then you will have a smartphone. Not a Blackberry, because no one in this country uses Blackberrys any more. You will have an iPhone or a phone that uses the Android operating system. This may not be the case in just a few years when (in my opinion) tablets, like the iPad, Nexus and Surface will be the primary device for you. But for now it's the smartphone. It is your No. 1 tool for closing more deals.
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