There's a Software for That

Have you ever heard the phrase, "There's an app for that"? How about, "There's software for that"? 

Software as a Service (SaaS) companies are booming, with thousands popping up each year and thousands more already on the market, fighting for your business!

While finding the right software (or more likely, softwares) for your business can be a bit overwhelming, the good news is that as the range of what is possible with software increases, business owners can really shop around and find exactly what they are looking for. Search engines like Capterra.com can be really helpful when searching for software comparisons and reviews.

The big BUT:
HOWEVER, It is easy to sign up for too much software, thinking that it will be the fix that you need. Remember that even if a software applications meets a business need, you still have to figure out how to use it, fit it into your current processes and continually invest time and money into it. This is your reminder to not to go for shininess factor. Assess your needs and options. Operate Well Consulting can help you with this.

It's important to consider the collection of software you are already using or plan to use. In an ideal situation, there is one software that meets all your needs, and while that's what most companies are shooting for, custom software design is likely the only place to find that, but that gets pricey quickly.

Many small businesses find the best fit by mixing and matching software, and collecting it as needed.  Each one serves a different purpose, and they collaborate to fight your battles. On the other hand, when it comes to business software, you don't want to, "Catch 'em all." Redundancy, incompatibility, and of course, those mounting monthly fees will quickly make things chaotic, and chaos is exactly what you want to reduce when you implement a new tool for your business.

Example of Software Collection by Function

In summary, my advice for small businesses is to choose your software wisely and start simple.

If you hire Operate Well, we can help you:


1) Map out your business processes.
2) Identify where more (or less) software automation may help you organize and/or simplify that process.
3) Research the best options for software automation that cover your particular need.
4) Compare the top handful of options according to your most important factors, such as cost, functionality and ease of integration with any software you already use.

Find out more here: https://www.operatewell.com/software-solutions 

Remember, there are free software options out there, including Google Sheets, and many companies offer free versions (with various limits to functionality). 


At your service,

Marissa Mosunich
Operate Well Consulting
www.operatewell.com
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