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4 Ways Your Business Bleeds Money and How to Stop Them
Businesses can bleed money in so many ways. Fortunately, you can still keep the bleeding from turning into a full on cash hemorrhage. QuickBooks queen Stacy Kildal tells us how.
By Stacy Kildal | 08-04-2015 | 24 comments
Best of Breed or CRM Ecosystem? The Best Choice to Grow Your Business
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 30-03-2015 | 16 comments
Best of breed apps are great at what they do, but their single-function nature can make them cost-prohibitive for small businesses who want to build their own CRM ecosystem. That's where an integrated CRM system comes in — by handling a large chunk of the CRM ecosystem, it enables small businesses to use the time and resources they save on more pressing matters.
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WORK[etc] Spreads Swag at SXSW 2015
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 27-03-2015
Our very own Jason Thayer headed out to this year's SXSW festival in Austin to spread some WORK[etc]-style love, and we've got the pictures to prove it.
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24 Strategies for Bringing Your Business Back to Life
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 11-02-2015 | 17 comments
Every entrepreneur needs an action plan, whether it’s for making the most out of high revenues or pulling a dying business back from the brink. Check out these 24 tried and tested survival strategies for small businesses to get started.
Managing Your Business like a Democracy? Here’s Why You’ll Fail
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 23-01-2015 | 13 comments
When it comes to business, not all opinions have equal weight and not everyone should be asked for their opinion. It's a business, not a democracy, so you better own it.
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Customer Success Stories: Celebrating Your Big Wins in 2014
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 14-01-2015 | 20 comments
As WORK[etc] heads into its fifth year in business, we once again take the chance to celebrate the real lifeblood of our CRM software: our customers.
How One Digital Agency Improved Workflows and Raised Profits
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 09-01-2015 | 14 comments
e-dialog is a leading Austrian digital agency specializing in search, web analytics, conversion optimization, and email marketing. Since implementing WORK[etc] in 2012 to optimize documentation and track billable hours, time tracking has become faster and more accurate, saving the company time and resources in the long run.
How This IT Firm Grew 300% (And How You Can Too)
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 01-12-2014 | 22 comments
4Solutions, an IT company that specializes in electronic data interchange, had been using WORK[etc]'s extensive CRM module even before their new marketing manager, Rhonda Harling, came on board. When she looked through the system, however, she just knew that it could be used to do so much more than keep track of contacts.
How This Backpacker Turned Freelance Work Into A 20-Person-Strong Branding Agency
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 19-11-2014 | 16 comments
Serendipity had a hand in the birth of China-based branding agency Thread Design. Its co-founder, Ben Weldon, didn't even imagine he'd end up staying in China and heading a design agency almost a decade after he first set foot in the country as a curious backpacker. When it came time to choose a CRM, however, Weldon left nothing to chance. After exhaustive research, he found WORK[etc] and hasn't looked back since.
Top 15 Reddit Business Posts You Can’t Ignore Pt. 2
By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 17-11-2014 | 14 comments
In Part 2 of a two-part post, we've listed down an additional 8 Reddit AMA threads with everything from a look at Shark Tank from the eyes of one of the show's judges to the ups and down of running a legal medical marijuana shop. A must-read for entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone in between.
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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 […]