If you are seeking out intranet software for your business, chances are, you have plenty of questions. What resources do you need to ensure the success of your intranet? What can go wrong? How will your intranet be managed once it’s up and running? What’s it all going to cost? You need the answers to all of
When you’re ready to deploy an intranet solution for your business, it’s only natural that you should want the best intranet possible. The first question you should ask yourself, however, is this: Is there such a thing as a “best intranet?” While there are obvious choices that are better than others, the ultimate determination of
Mention the phrase ‘New Year’s Resolutions’ and most of us automatically think of personal goals like getting fit, taking up a hobby or spending more time with the family. The New Year is certainly a time for reflection and new beginnings; however, it’s just as important to review progress and set goals for your small
It’s never been easier to set up a professional looking and fully functioning intranet website. If you have been charged with deploying a company intranet, then this post will take you through everything you need to know for a stress-free process. You see, intranet website templates are a great way to fast-track an intranet deployment
All the most successful business intranets have one thing in common – simplicity. It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but intranets really can be quick and easy to deploy even by non-technical staff. They can also be straightforward and intuitive to use. What’s more, an easy intranet doesn’t mean dumbed-down functionality. Far from it. Easy
In the depths of a long cold winter, working from home can seem like a tantalizing prospect. Imagine being able to roll out of bed at 8 am and still be at your desk by 8.15am. Or how about rather than groveling to the boss for a few hours off, having the opportunity to schedule
Selecting which intranet platform to go for is a big decision and you’ll want to get it right first time. However, with lots of choices and options to choose from, it can be a confusing process. In this article, we make it easier by looking in detail at what’s involved and the choices that are
Getting started on an intranet deployment project can be hard. With so many intranet software options and providers to choose from, it’s a confusing and daunting task for anyone. And if you’re not all that confident with technology, then it can be an even more challenging prospect. And so, if you’ve been charged with deploying
A feature of practice in healthcare settings for some time, collaborative communication has now crossed over into mainstream businesses. Tackling complex problems, fostering creativity and nurturing collaborative solutions is, after all, common to most businesses and not just healthcare providers. The terms cooperation, coordination, and collaboration are often used interchangeably. However, collaboration refers to a
If you’ve put deploying a company intranet in the too hard basket, then it’s time to think again! Although many businesses have realized that there are distinct advantages to be had with a company intranet, some haven’t been able to get over the mental hurdle that they are too difficult to implement. Well, in this
The office manager is an essential part of every office set-up. It might be George or Georgina, Julian or Julie, either way, they are the go-to person in the office for pretty much everything. From ordering stationery, booking a car park space or locating an important policy document, the office manager is a mine of
All businesses have forms and processes that staff members follow every day. It could be requests for information from other teams or the ordering of supplies and materials, through to staff management processes such as requests for leave, expenses claims and change of address notifications. Some of these processes are relatively straightforward while others can
You have been tasked with developing an office intranet for an important client. How do you go about selecting the right intranet development option to meet the customer’s needs, at the right price and with minimum risk to your web development agency? Any of you who have attempted to develop a bespoke intranet will appreciate
When businesses consider any major project, usually the first question that arises is “why” quickly followed by “what” and “how.” Why do we need this? What benefits will we reap? What are the requirements? How do we go about implementing the best business intranet for our organization? Will we see a return on our investment? Intranets
Getting started on your intranet project can be difficult. There are so many things to consider and decisions to be made that it can be overwhelming. And when time is also an issue, as it usually is, deploying an intranet can sometimes fall off the radar even though you know it needs to happen. Here
When it comes to customer relationship management (CRM) software, the cloud computing company Salesforce is probably the market leader. The chances are high that your staff will be using Salesforce to input lead information, update customer contact details or log work tasks. However, as many small businesses especially can confirm, Salesforce licenses can prove to
As a game developer, the chances are you haven’t given a huge amount of thought to the operational side of your business. Your focus is naturally on creating and crafting video games and somehow you just seem to muddle through the rest of it. Well, you don’t need us to tell you how insanely competitive
Are paper and email systems slowing down your business? Are they also costing your company valuable dollars? The truth is just because you’ve been doing it the same way for years, doesn’t mean it’s the most efficient and effective methodology. In fact, paper and email systems often mean that your business is less responsive, slower
Have you heard about the benefits an intranet offers businesses but thought it was only for big companies? Or perhaps you’re interested in the idea of an intranet, but without an internal IT resource, you put it in the too-hard basket? Maybe you’ve identified a number of pain points in your small business, but have
What items are on the wish list for your business this year? Is it increased productivity, streamlined and more efficient processes, or perhaps it’s enhanced employee engagement and improved internal communications? The chances are most business owners will have these items on their wish list. But it’s one thing having them as a goal and