When it’s time to find software for your company, where do you begin? There are an overwhelming number of options to choose from. The good news is that, with the explosion of technological solutions—proprietary, SaaS, OpenSource, Web-based, etc—a great software product is out there. The bad news is that it can take 30–50+ hours to find it!
Do you need project management software? There are literally hundreds of programs to choose from…and that’s just one type of solution. Perhaps you need accounting, CRM, HRMS, or nonprofit fundraising software—you can go with an industry standard, but how do you know it meets the specialized needs of your business? Figuring it out is overwhelming, time-consuming and keeps you from performing your actual job.
IS THIS YOU?
• You’ve spent money on a software system that left you disappointed.
• You’re tired of pushy salespeople not listening to your needs.
• You’ve reviewed websites and sales materials, and now you’re more confused than ever.
• You don’t have time to research all of the available software options.
Another question that is important to ask is whether you actually need software or can your business needs be addressed by outsourcing services to specialists. I discuss this at Buy Software or Outsource Services? Whatever decision you make be sure to give this careful consideration before investing critical business funds toward software solutions and services.
