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As the name suggests, Software Shortlist is all about helping you create a shortlist of the best software options. Over the past 3 years, we’ve offered a range of resources to help you choose software well, including an online comparison service, software directory, independent review packs, and most recently our “get a shortlist” service.
We’ve helped over 15,000 businesses in their software selection process.
Our users are from many countries, including the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, India, Mexico, Kuwait, Switzerland and Germany. They span many industries, like accounting, archaeology, engineering, legal services, metal manufacturing, food production, management consulting, graphic design, refrigeration, ecommerce, software, and more. And they are of all sizes – solo freelancers, small firms, mid-size companies, large enterprises, not-for-profits & government agencies.
Specific examples of people and businesses we’ve helped choose software include:
The above businesses are just a small sample of the many organizations that have relied on our services. You can see many more examples of how businesses use Software Shortlist on our website.
So if you’re looking for software for your business, why not talk to us about your requirements? Simply fill in the simple web form, we’ll call you soon after to discuss and clarify your needs and then we match you up with a shortlist of high quality, relevant software and services providers. It’s the smart way to make progress on your software selection project! And what’s more, it doesn’t cost you a cent…
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Are you looking for a CRM system? The start of the new year is a great time to reflect on opportunities to drive your business further. Sometimes an effective way to achieve this is by implementing or upgrading a core business system such as your customer relationship management (CRM) solution.
Common issues and concerns that prompt people to consider CRM include:
- Do you have a single, centralised view of your customers and prospects?
- Are your sales people focusing on the right opportunities at the right time?
- Are sales leads being consistently nurtured?
- How well are your marketing efforts translating into tangible results?
- Are you missing out on opportunities to streamline processes & reduce inefficiencies?
- Can you engage more effectively with your customers & improve your relationship with them?
If any of those questions resonate with you, why not submit your CRM requirements to Software Shortlist to be matched with up to three (3) relevant providers for free.
Here’s how it works:
- Tell us about your CRM needs via a simple webform
- We call you on the phone to clarify any specific requirements and context
- You are matched up with relevant providers and introduced to them via email.
- We follow up to get feedback and ensure they provided good service to you
It’s a fast, convenient and free way to rapidly get a shortlist of top CRM providers who can assist your business with its specific requirements. Why not get a headstart on your achieving your business priorities in 2011 by contacting us today?
For more details, see http://www.softwareshortlist.com/crm_software.html
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Choosing the right software for your business can be challenging. Although there are best practice guidelines for effective software selection, sometimes it helps to be aware of the pitfalls – the things that can and do go wrong most often.
So, to help compile a useful list of mistakes to avoid, we recently reached out to our LinkedIn community with the question: “What are the top 10 mistakes people make when choosing business software?”. Thanks to everyone who contributed their practical insights and experience.
Here is our editor’s view on the top 10 mistakes people make:
- Not defining your objectives and requirements clearly
- Confusing systems with behaviour
- Buying into the hype
- Failing to invest adequately in internal change management efforts
- Underestimating the setup and customisation efforts needed
- Not enough consideration of support & maintenance issues
- Ignoring the hidden end-of-life costs of software
- Excessive dependence on a single vendor
- Letting vendors drive the selection process
- Ruling out some software options too early without good cause
If this list piques your interest, go to LinkedIn to check out the full discussion. Many people who contributed gave valuable detail that will help you explore the issues further. You might even like to join in the discussion.
What do you think? Are there others that should be here? Disagree with any of the above? Have your say by commenting below…
