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Top New Apps to Automate, Manage, & Grow Your Small Business in 2018
You can't grow your business successfully without the right apps and tools. Here's a look at the new apps and tools that you need in your small business toolbox to win big in 2018.
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 24-11-2017 | 14 comments
How To Sell Your Team On A New CRM—And Keep It From Failing
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 22-09-2017 | 9 comments
No leader wants to bring their team aboard a sinking ship. Here's how you can ensure your new CRM implementation efforts don't go to waste.
Every Minute Counts: 3 Ways Time Tracking Helps Your Bottom Line
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 29-08-2017 | 8 comments
Time tracking always gets a bad rap. "It's a waste of time." "It's too much micro-management." If you're not tracking it, however, then you risk wasting it and losing out on these three tangible benefits.
Stop Making Excuses: Building a Culture of Accountability with WORKetc
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 23-08-2017 | 14 comments
You can't force accountability on people, but you can definitely help them learn it. Here's how you can use WORKetc to help you build a team of highly accountable people.
The Underperforming 10% of Your Team Can Burn Your Small Business
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 27-07-2017 | 9 comments
If you only have 10 people on your team and one of those is, at best, average then that means a full 10% of your workforce is holding your business back. No small business can afford that anymore. Here's why.
Still Using Spreadsheets? Here’s Why It’s Time to Graduate to a CRM
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 19-07-2017 | 3 comments
Spreadsheets are great at what they do, but when you're using them in place of a real business management software, you can actually end up crippling your business—or worse.
The 5 Project Management with CRM Skills You Must Master for Success
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 28-06-2017 | 4 comments
Not just anybody can be a project manager. Here are 5 must-have skills for project managers and how you can use project management with CRM to sharpen and master them.
Could Your Business Help 5x the Clients Without Adding Staff? This Company Did.
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 27-06-2017 | 5 comments
This company has grown seven times larger in the past six years, but even without hiring new staff, they've managed to serve more clients in less than half the time it used to take them with the help of their CRM and project management app.
Outlook vs. Gmail: How to Manage Projects, Contacts, Leads, and Tasks Better
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 20-06-2017 | 6 comments
I've been using Outlook for years, but since integrating it with WORKetc it has become more than just an email client. It's now my go-to app for managing everything I have on my plate. Here's why—and how.
Tools of the Trade: What Makes a Good Business Management Platform?
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 26-05-2017 | 9 comments
Find, sell, deliver, bill, and help—keeping close track of the customer lifecycle is key to success in any business. Here's what you'll need in a business management platform to do it effectively.
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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 […]