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Why Change Your Present (Accounting, CRM, HR, Payroll) Systems
A list of 29 widely used reasons for changing software systems in a tick-box format. See how your organisation scores for changing its systems. Covering software functionality, web, workflow, performance, reliability, processes, integration, data quality, supplier support, organisational change.
How to Select a New Software System
A brief overview of the 10 key stages to selecting a new software system in flow chart format. Covering specifying requirements, identifying suppliers, reviewing details, software demonstrations, refining system design, ITT / RFP, further investigations/prototyping, detailed demonstrations, references, decision.
Creating a Request for Proposal / Request for Information
Outline of how to create an RFP / RFI. A sample RFP / RFI including covering letter, RFP / RFI summary, organisational background, outline and detailed systems software requirements, supplier information required. Suitable for use with Axia RFI / RFP Checklists or on a stand-alone basis. .
RFP / RFI Evaluation - using scorecards and software evaluation matrix
An overview of what to do on receiving RFP / RFI responses, how to review and analyse the RFP / RFI responses with points scoring, creating a comparison matrix and other factors to consider in software evaluation.
Current Trends of Software Systems
Outlines of current software system trends in bullet point format. Covering:
- Accounting Software - including the continued growth of web enablement and functionality, and non web trends such as accounting regulations (IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley), scalability, globalisation, integration.
- CRM Software - including the continued growth of web enablement and functionality, and non web trends such as the number and complexity of channels, workflow, automation, data mining.
- HR Software - including the continued growth of web enablement, ESS/MSS, e-recruitment and learning, and non web trends such as the integration with payroll, globalisation, scalability, outsourcing.
- Payroll Software - including the continued growth of web enablement, ESS, e-filing, and non web trends such as the integration with HR / time and attendance, internationalisation, electronic payments.
Guides to the essential criteria of good software
Suitable for use when looking for new software. Covering:
- Good software criterion - software functionality, system reliability, management information, value for money. Separately detailed for Accounting Software, CRM Software, HR Software and Payroll software.
- Software efficiency - operational efficiency and ease of use.
- Criteria used to select a software vendor - maintenance and support, implementation assistance, user training, vendor / support organisation reputation.
Preparing to meet with HR software vendor
Key points to consider when meeting a software vendor. Whilst geared towards HR, the points made are generic and would also apply to meeting Accounting, CRM and Payroll software vendors.
Events and Exhibitions
A calendar of forthcoming events and exhibitions in the UK, covering Accounting, CRM, HR and Payroll software. Attending one or more could be beneficial if you are looking for new systems.
Exhibition tips
Tips for attending exhibitions. How to get the most out of attending Payroll, HR, CRM and Accounting software exhibitions.
Directory of Resources (and Links)
The fore runner of Axia-Directory.org. A small directory with links to other sites providing impartial information, news, articles about selecting and replacing Accounting, CRM, Payroll, HR systems.
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