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Why the cost of business applications is still so high, and why it should not be so

With the introduction of "cloud" we have seen the promise of commoditised business applications - just like you get your power out of the socket in the wall, you get business applications that are "just ready to go" - well, almost. At least, that was the promise. Yet, the impleme...

Matt Koopmans
23.07.18 05:45 PM - Comment(s)
Selecting your business application? Define the spectrum between "Analysis Paralysis" and "Extinction by Instinct"

Choice is a strange thing - when there is none, we all wish we had it. When there is choice abound, we tend to stick to what we know (or think we know). Too much choice of seemingly similar things, and we tend to paralyse like a deer in front of headlights. The choice for business applications prove...

Matt Koopmans
16.07.18 04:26 PM - Comment(s)
Forget features - it is all about the customer experience

Selecting a business application traditionally was based on features versus cost. Already at this stage the selection process is leading into major disappointment. Selecting according to features is a comparison of the candidate applications to your current application's abilities with a few bonus &...

Matt Koopmans
02.07.18 02:38 PM - Comment(s)
5 Rules for a Lean CRM - Get it everywhere

The final post in the "Lean CRM" series. In previous posts we have discussed the importance of simplicity of the system, consistency of the generated data, engagement of the team, and relevance/accuracy of the data in order to retain a return on the CRM investment. With all these things in...

Matt Koopmans
19.06.18 01:44 PM - Comment(s)
5 Rules for a Lean CRM - Keep it consistent

This is the second post in a series of five. In previous post, we discussed the need to keep it simple, if you want your CRM to provide return on your investment. In this post, we focus on the data your CRM system can generate (either with you or for you). Consistent data points you in the direction...

Matt Koopmans
25.05.18 12:15 PM - Comment(s)
5 Rules for a Lean CRM - Keep it simple
This is the first post of a series of five, aimed to get you the most out of your CRM system. Following five rules, one described in each post, allows you to implement and maintain a lean and functional CRM
Matt Koopmans
22.05.18 02:46 PM - Comment(s)
Project Service Automation - how do your systems enable collaboration?

Projects are all about communication and collaboration. More project service automation tools are being delivered to the market. If you are in the professional services industry, delivering knowledge intensive programs, you should read on...

The Project Manager Experience

Project managers live in sche...

Matt Koopmans
16.05.18 11:12 AM - Comment(s)
Best of Breed or Best of Everything?
Best of Breed or Best of Everything - the choice for customer engagement software is not easy. What gives you the biggest bang for the buck? Read more...
Matt Koopmans
10.05.18 12:16 PM - Comment(s)
Aurelian Group new site launched

We are pleased to announce that the overhauled website for Aurelian Group is live today. A new site, with new possibilities. Check out the various software sections, sign up for a free trial, or subscribe to service plans. Right here from the site, or if you like, request a quote. Do sign up to our ...

Matt Koopmans
01.05.18 06:00 AM - Comment(s)
Business applications and the suspension of market economics
The price we are willing to pay for goods or services depends on the cost of alternatives available, including the alternative of doing nothing. Easy, weigh up the benefits, and compare those to the cost, right? Well, yes and no.
Matt Koopmans
22.04.18 06:05 PM - Comment(s)
Small goes BIG - integrated systems for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Enterprise grade business applications without the enterprise grade price-tag or headache? Entrepreneurs and small business owners - read on!
Matt Koopmans
22.04.18 06:04 PM - Comment(s)