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How to explain Business Intelligence (BI) in plain English

What is Business Intelligence and what can it do for your organization?

Business intelligence (BI) doesn’t seem like a tech term that requires much introduction. It doesn’t even sound all that techie: We know what a business is, and we know what intelligence is – put them together and you’ve got what, a smart business?

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You Know You're Ready for ERP Software When…

Is Your Business Ready for an ERP System?

In the life cycle of every growing business, there comes a pivotal moment where the once small and agile team, capable of managing everything manually, starts to falter under the increasing complexity of operations. As your customer base expands and projects grow larger, the task of keeping track of schedules and costs in real-time becomes daunting. The agility that once defined your business is challenged, making it crucial to reassess your operational strategies.

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10 Pitfalls to Avoid for Your Next Business Process Improvement Initiative

The business of improving your business is serious business.  How many times have you or someone on your team tinkered with a process and had it result in less than desired results?  Perhaps it wasn’t adopted, or only partially adopted by a few on the team.  Or worse, it had adverse results on other areas of the business.  In today’s world of commerce you need to be nimble and constantly thinking about how you can improve; either making things more efficient or creating a better customer experience.  Change is a constant, so read on if you would like to learn some tips on how to embrace it well.

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