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Weighing in on the … Why Distributed Teams Are Less Effective Debate.
This is a bit of a deviation from my usual product updates, but bear with me … It is a subject very close to the hearts of most of our customers and indeed ourselves. Are distributed teams functional? Can you build a successful business with your key people in different parts of the world? Debate […]
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 07-07-2010
Sneak Preview: New Project Management
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 22-06-2010
A huge part of the current release we’re working on is a new and enhanced project management module. The tricky thing about developing project management software is that everyone wants practical usability within a business. Every feature request, every great idea propels the product forward, but also ads layers of complexity and what may work […]
New Beta – Google Calendar Sync 2.0
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 19-05-2010
We quietly released a new beta last week – this is an update to Google Calendar sync using the newish G. Calendar API. To access this, go to Settings -> Event Calendar Settings, select the calendar you want to sync and then enter your details: and then… Again, this is a beta so please take […]
Exclusive PR Opportunity for WORKetc Customers
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 16-05-2010
Based on the popularity of our Micro Mulit-national discussion late last month, we’ve secured a series of articles to be published on a top 10 small business blog. The general direction of the series is an ongoing discussion and exploration around Micro Multinationals as an emerging business class. Just to recap, a micro multinational is […]
Contacts now available for Public Beta
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 11-05-2010
From today, all accounts will be able to access the new contacts module, bookmarks tool and streamlined interface. To switch between the old and the new, simply click the new link in the top right hand corner of your screen: Once we’ve worked through any bugs (hopefully none!) we’ll create a walk-through video highlighting all […]
New Contacts Management Software – Beta available soon
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 03-05-2010
We’re just putting the final finishing touches on the new contact management tools and are aiming to make these available as an opt-in beta later this week. This opt-in beta will be a simple link in the existing WORK[etc] interface that will let you switch between the existing and new versions (obviously without any data […]
Bookmarks and Breadcrumbs
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 28-04-2010
Coming soon is a great new feature that a few customers have suggested – bookmarks! What this means is that you can bookmark any page on WORK[etc] and that bookmark sits on the right hand panel. So – if you always find that you are going back to the same project, or the same contact […]
Recent updates & streamlining the WORKetc Interface
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 20-04-2010
So, we are working on a progressive upgrade of all the WORK[etc] tools, something we’ve loosely been calling version 2.6 (although given the enormity of the changes, we should probably be calling it version 3.0!). Some of these changes are creeping into the current release, particularly improvements to the user interface. Last week I explained […]
Click Fatigue … and feature announcement
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 14-04-2010
WORK[etc] is a big application, there’s no denying it. Right out of the box it does maybe 80% of everything a small business needs to operate. That means a lot of code and a lot of tools. But, no matter how comprehensive an app is, how robust the code is or fast the infrastructure, it […]
WORKetc Crushes That…
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 11-04-2010
Just a bit of fun as we play around with our marketing message. My goal is to own the “one web app for all” debate, that is use WORK[etc] to run your entire business, rather than signing up for different web apps for different parts of your business. Video and animation seems a more compelling […]
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7 Clever Add-Ons That Supercharge Google Drive Productivity
Do more with WORKetc CRM’s Google Drive integration and these clever add-ons. We rolled out a significant new feature to WORKetc CRM’s Google Drive integration a while back, giving users access to Team Drives from within the WORKetc CRM environment. In the spirit of that update, here’s a curated list of seven add-ons for Google […]
4 Key Steps to Turn Your Sales Team into a Deal-Closing Juggernaut
Using WORKetc CRM for a more efficient, productive sales team. Selling is simple. You get a sales lead, you offer goods and services, the customer picks one and pays you. But just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s easy. The idea itself may be simple, but the actual execution is a difficult task requiring a […]
3 Must-Know Strategies Your Business Needs For Successful Projects
Stop wasting money with these 3 must-know project management tips. Ever lost money on a project, even one that you managed to complete? Well, you’re not alone. In their 2018 Pulse of the Profession report, PMI estimates that 9.9% of every dollar is wasted due to poor project performance. For every $1 billion invested, that’s […]
WORKetc CRM Success: Celebrating Your Big Wins in 2018
A brand-spanking new Gmail add-on, an overhauled iPhone app, and much faster search capabilities—these are just a few of the massive changes we introduced to WORKetc in 2018. None of these improvements, however, would be at all possible if not for the continued support and dedication of our loyal WORKetc users. And since there’s no […]
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WORKetc CRM tips and tricks, tried and tested by real users. A CRM is an investment. And as with every investment, you’ll want to squeeze a much juice as you can out of it. Here’s a new batch of tips on how to do just that, from real WORKetc users running their small businesses on […]
3 Critical Resolutions for Small Business Success in 2019
Keep the fireworks going all throughout 2019 with WORKetc CRM. If you’re anything like me, New Year’s resolutions are never just about your personal life. It’s also about probing deep and seeing what you can do for your business. It’s about identifying changes that have real, tangible, and measurable impacts. Here are a few ideas […]