The more I use Freeagent the more I like it. Not only is it is easy to use and understand (not a debit or credit in sight!), it looks good and the on line support is fantastic. Got an answer on an email query on New Year’s Day within 15 minutes – how good is [...]
We can advise on a range of Customer Relationship Management Systems appropriate to the size and nature of your business, both private and public sector. From the customer perspective, CRM can lead to better service levels and one-stop answering of enquiries or resolution of problems. For your business, employee productivity is increased by less information [...]
…….has got to be that entry level accounts packages generally have low functionality, are written in accounts speak, and do not integrate closely with a CRM system in the price range that small businesses can afford. Accounts and CRM are the two key things that a small business needs to ensure they run efficiently and [...]
I have recently set up www.freeagentcentral.com for two completely different clients. It is a brilliant product and so user friendly as it is completely free of ‘accounts speak’. Upload your bank data to Freeagent and you can quickly allocate all your receipts and payments. With products like Sage, you have to enter them all manually [...]
BHS owner Sir Philip Green has condemned government procurement practices as “shocking” in a review of government spending published last month. Sir Philip’s report found that billions of pounds are being wasted through poor data and inconsistent, inefficient procurement processes across government departments. He condemned the processes currently in place and concluding that it is [...]
Nearly 60 bids have gone in to the Government to form Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS) to take over some of the functions of the soon-to-be abolished Regional Development Agencies. Projectfuture consultants have considerable experience of working with public-private sector partnerships promoting economic development at a local level. We know that getting local authorities to engage [...]
The economy seems to have grown by 1.1% in the three months to June. Manufacturing output advanced by even more – 1.6% It can’t last – or can it? The truth is, we don’t really know. But one of the main drivers of growth, the public sector, will be cutting back soon and thats a [...]
Without a doubt. Working with staff to improve process efficiency is powerful. Not only does it improve morale, it improves customer focus because work tasks are made as efficient and effective as possible. The public sector can cut waste by using the principles of our positive process change programme. We can prove that the cost [...]
Are you frustrated by the inadequate skills demonstrated by some of your workforce? Does this include the effectiveness of your senior managers? A new government funded survey points to a worrying trend at all levels including leadership and management skills. The first National Strategic Skills Audit undertaken by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills [...]
