SME solution: making the right choice

Choose right software
In the age of globalization and rapid changes it happens that your business changes but an implemented sme application doesn't adequately support the business changes. Then your business moves forward like a slow turtle with tiny little steps while your competitors go straight ahead with large steps of an ostrich. Existing application should be updated or completely replaced with a new one so you could keep up with the new (and always changing) demands of the business environment. Choosing the right software solution (Small and Medium Enterprise Software) for your business can be a tricky challenge. There are many factors to be considered before investing money in the program . But the two main questions that arise during selecting a solution are: 'does the given program meet your needs?' and 'how much does the sme system cost?' As a business owner you should examine a sample of package right from evaluating it to using it to get the best value of your investment.

So to start choosing the right application , you can consider the following major features:

• 'Not expensive collaboration'. It sounds strange but often tools require additional money to establish collaboration. For example, products of Microsoft Corporation (e.g. Windows Small Business Server product) are great examples of SME solution . But the price is high. Besides, to build collaboration, the Exchange Server is required. And this means extra spending. So if you want save money and get not expensive yet powerful collaboration, you should try to find a program that brings server as a built-in feature without extra fees.

• Single data store. Any company operates a huge volume of information to run business processes. Sme software keeps information flow organized and lets managers quickly focus on a piece of information. SME system allows to create a centralized database where information is securely stored.
• Calculation. In any company, business calculations are integral part of process management. SME tool allows to keep track of all spendings on current activities of the company. For example, by using SME system , the manager can calculate working hours spent on a task as well as set the hour rate to figure out the salary of employees.

VIP Task Manager offers server software solutions that enable entrepreneurs and small businesses to implement the sustainable business management practices needed for growth in areas such as task management, work time scheduling, employee collaboration, expenditure control, and employee management . VIP Task Manager helps implement business task management practices and increase their productivity, efficiency and capacity. The software provides a centralized database where all business information is securely stored on a dedicated server .

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