It's a new year, and a time when many are trying to improve themselves through one or more New Year's resolutions. Maybe its health related, exercise more, eat healthier, quit a bad habit. Or, it could be other self-improvement goals, spend more time with family, save more for retirement, etc. We are creatures of habit, good and bad. And, we will continue to do the same things we have always done without proactively making an effort to change. This is true for business processes as well as personal life.
If you have been using your business software for quite awhile, there's a good chance you have developed a comfortable routine. You run the same reports every day. And, sales processes and product structures created when the software was new are still being used. While everything seems to be working fine, you may be missing out on significant value from new reports and functionality that have been added since your system was implemented.
To ensure you are getting the most value from your software:
· Read the release notes. They are a valuable resource to highlight new features that have been added.
· Review the resources available on www.gtscommunity.com . Online training and user discussions can highlight creative new ways to use your system.
· Review the available reports. If there ones you don’t recognize, print them out and see what information they provide. The next revenue generating or cost reducing idea may come to light by looking at the information in your system differently.
· Review the product structure. For complex products with several options, utilizing the Fabs & Options features properly can speed up order entry, standardize pricing, and maximize profitability.
· Capture crucial information. Think of information that could be valuable to analyze your business and capture it in a new custom field.
So, take some time soon to get reacquainted with the capabilities of your business software. It will go a long way in helping you achieve your business goals.