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19Jul '17

Still Using Spreadsheets? Here’s Why It’s Time to Graduate to a CRM

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.

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 19-07-2017 | 3 comments

26May '17

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.

25May '17

4 Time-Saving WORKetc Tricks for Power Users

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 25-05-2017 | 11 comments

WORKetc power users know more than a few tips and tricks to shave precious time off of their business processes and workflows. Here are four more little tricks that will make you even more efficient and productive.

11May '17

CRM with Billing: Big Efficiencies That Mean Money

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 11-05-2017 | 6 comments

A CRM alone, working in a silo, isn't enough to get your business to the next level. A CRM with billing, connected to the other aspects of the business, can give your business that extra push.

26Apr '17

Managing the Messes and Insanity of IT Support

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 26-04-2017 | 10 comments

IT can be a messy profession. One emergency can easily become a bigger one, a seemingly simple fix can turn into a costly job. Here's how an IT firm in Texas is keeping the insanity manageable with the help of WORKetc.

25Apr '17

Writing Emails That Get You Paid on Time

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 25-04-2017 | 6 comments

Every business owner wants to be paid on time. Here's how WORKetc can help you make sure the invoices you're sending out are paid promptly.

29Mar '17

Running Four Brands on One Business Management App? Here’s How

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 29-03-2017 | 4 comments

How do you run multiple different brands and still have time to host a podcast and regularly speak at conferences? Donna Grindle of the Kardon Group tells us how WORKetc business management app lets her do just that.

23Feb '17

Where Your Gadgets Go To Die

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 23-02-2017 | 3 comments

This former IT consultant traded the uncertainty of contractual work with even more uncertainty when he switched to IT disposals, but he had a pair of aces up his sleeve: a solid, process-oriented approach and WORKetc.

8Feb '17

Tried and Tested WORKetc Tips From Real Users Pt. 2

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 08-02-2017 | 7 comments

One post wasn't enough to cover all the tips WORKetc users shared about how they use our business management software to grow their business. Here's part two.

3Feb '17

Tried and Tested WORKetc Tips From Real Users Pt. 1

By Daniel Barnett - WORKetc | 03-02-2017 | 2 comments

We've always made it a point to share tips and tricks, both those we learn in the course of us actually using WORKetc the app to run WORKetc the company and those we gather from real users. Today we're turning the spotlight on how clever users use WORKetc to grow their businesses.

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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 […]