by Joe Scarpetta | Nov 5, 2020 | FileMaker 19, Press Release
Forgetting to follow up on a lead is one of the most common problems in the sales process. Businesses that are not using a CRM are finding employees managing follow-ups in email or excel. There is no system or application to ensure that communication with a lead is... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all know goal setting in business is hugely important, but many businesses fall short of what they want to achieve. This can be due to a variety of reasons and factors both external (economic crises) and internal. You can’t control everything but those factors you... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Dec 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again where we all start reflecting on the last 12 months of business and start to map out our 2022 goals and ambitions. And while goal setting is all well and good, a business needs more than a long-term goal to survive, more importantly, to... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Reducing business costs will be high up the list for many small businesses and weighing up whether a purchase is an investment or a cost can be a head scratcher. Software that saves you precious time on the more repetitive tasks (such as social media scheduling) can... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Oct 27, 2021 | FileMaker 19, Uncategorized
We like to work smarter not harder, and so productivity and effectiveness are top of the agenda. But, we all have days where our desire to be productive wanes in favor of procrastination and ‘busy work’ and it can be hard to focus on the goal or the task at hand.... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
We all know that social media can be a great way to get new business, but it’s often neglected or overlooked usually due to a lack of understanding on just how to use it to your advantage. LinkedIn is one of the top platforms for generating leads and nurturing... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Customer relationship management boils down to how companies interact with their customers. It’s a strategic, and often complex process that will influence the success of a business. So, we know that having an excellent and centralized CRM is vital to ensure the... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Jul 22, 2021 | FileMaker 19, Uncategorized
You may or may not have heard about Mission and Vision statements on your business journey and the general consensus is that as a business, you should have a clear Mission and Vision statement. So, what are they and why do we need them? Mission... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Jun 7, 2021 | FileMaker 19
Have you ever been on a team-building day? Have you been offered ‘perks of the job’ like free breakfast on a Friday or discounted tickets to the cinema? Have you ever worked for a company that gives you a $20 voucher and a cheap bottle of wine at Christmas? So... 
by Joe Scarpetta | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
CRM vs ERP. What difference does it make? The story usually goes like this. A colleague, a potential client, approaches one of their friends or us and asks about a CRM or ERP system because someone told them they need one or they read an article that said they... 
by Joe Scarpetta | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
The quality of customer service that you can provide to your clients will be key in ensuring repeat business, recommendations, and referrals. But good customer service doesn’t just happen, it needs to be a planned process that is followed time and time again and...