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The Secret to Online Teamwork? All-in-one CRM Software
Successful teamwork is behind every successful business, big and small. But how can a modern business, relying on a mixture of full-time employees, contractors and remote staff encourage a culture of team work? The new breed of All-in-One CRM platforms may well just hold the answer.
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 22-11-2013 | 66 comments
Become a Delegation Pro – Four Practical Steps
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 14-11-2013 | 36 comments
Are you finding that there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Do you get the feeling you're treading water rather than building your business and doing the work that excites you? There are warning signs that it’s time to delegate and some simple steps to get you started.
6 Steps to Grow Your Web-based CRM for Long-Term Success
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 25-10-2013 | 48 comments
Is your company CRM starting to go stale? Has the excitement of managing all your customers with the one system faded? Our six steps will help you refocus efforts on not only getting more value from your web-based CRM, but also how to position for long-term success.
WORK[etc] Insiders: rewarding our true champions
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 17-10-2013 | 11 comments
By far the best marketing we’ve ever done, is the marketing we never actually did. That is to say the best marketing has been the marketing our customers have done for us. The casual mention of WORK[etc] at an industry conference or the spontaneous tweet in reaction to a big WORK[etc] “aha!” moment. This type […]
Micro-multinational: How to hire good people when you dont even have an office
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 28-08-2013 | 6 comments
Hiring good people is tough even at the best of times. Hiring good people when you don’t have an office and live on the opposite side of the world is darn near impossible. Think about what you’re asking someone to do: “Hey talented person, how about you quit your job and come work for us? […]
The Anatomy of Growth: Insights to fuel dynamic growth in your organization
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 31-07-2013 | 1 comment
Running a successful business is hard. According to a recent survey, 59% of small business owners believe that it’s actually harder to do business today than it was 5 years ago. It’s no wonder. According the the 2011 SHIFT index, competitive intensity has doubled during the last 40 years and the rate at which (big) […]
This is our new site. Welcome.
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 15-07-2013 | 46 comments
We have just launched our new site, new brand positioning. Plus, find out how to get an awesome Explainer video produced for under $1500.
Customer Lifecycle Management – What Is It?
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 14-06-2013
“Customer relationship management” and “customer lifecycle management” are two terms you’re bound to come across many times on this blog. These two terms can often be misunderstood as being one and the same. There’s one big difference between them, though: in the latter, time is an important factor.
Is raising your prices really that bad?
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 26-01-2013 | 1 comment
Pricing has always been a contentious issue; known to make marketing people break out in a sweet and accounting people wear down the keys on their calculator. But raising prices can sometimes be a good thing for your business.
Oil makes everything go faster… right?
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 18-11-2012
Real efficiency, real productivity is built by bringing together every process and every person in your business onto the same platform. WORK[etc]'s CEO found this out the hardware when at the age of 11 he drowned his go-cart in oil in an attempt to go faster and reduce friction.
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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 […]
4 Simple Tips For Max WORKetc CRM Efficiency From Real Users
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 […]