Choosing the right software for cloud project management can be a difficult thing to do, especially for those who really do not know their way when it comes to software, mobile applications, online business platforms, and all that stuff. Reggie, who plans to open an online store for his furniture shop, is one of the few people who are yet to experience the benefits of installing project management software into their system. Yet, he is eager to know how a software for cloud project management can boost his business and increase productivity and earnings. Reggie just doesn’t know where to start.
“Hello! I am trying to get my head around getting a software that will help my business flourish once my store goes online. But lacking the know-how, I am stumped with articles and comparison of business software and platforms and end up getting more and more confused. There are just too many choices out there and picking just one is quite an overwhelming task. I hope you can help. Do you have any tips?”
Hi Reggie! I do agree with you that a lot of people are easily dazed with the myriad of good project management platforms and what they bring to the table. Finding the perfect software for cloud project management is like searching a needle in the haystack.
So in helping you to get yourself started, I have listed three tips from three business professionals who know their way around project management software and platforms. Read on and learn.
“Know your business first.” – Brad Egeland, Project Management Tips
Before you go on reading reviews on project management tools and software vendors, it is wise that you take a look at your enterprise and really know your aims and goals. Look well into the future and see where and what you want your company to be. IT specialist Brad Egeland preaches that once you know these things, picking the right software will become less difficult. It is all about what your business needs and building around those needs.
Once you determine the needs of your small business, you should then go on to contrast and compare several factors and make sure you leave no stone unturned. In particular, Egeland wants you to go over these aspects to help you get a good hold of what is the best for your enterprise:
- Cost vs. Functionality
- Capability vs. Ease of Use
- Compatibility with Other Systems
- Documentation, Startup Support, and Ongoing Technical Support.
“Go for a software that is easy to implement.” – Jennifer Lonoff Schiff, CIO.com
Jennifer Lonoff Schiff, technology writer and a marketing firm director, advices her readers to use a software that is easy to install and has a simple set up. This will require less time for training, faster response time, increased productivity and improved business output.
In her list of project management software selection tips, Schiff also adds that extracting inputs from people who will actually use the software will also help you in the selection process. Including the team in the process will not only hasten your decision, but will also have a positive impact on the implementation and the usage of the software itself.
“Go social!” – Michelle Bryner, Business News Daily
When picking a software for project management, Michelle Bryner suggests in her article that you choose one that integrates social media into its platform. By incorporating features that are found in top social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, users of the system can easily adjust to their roles and perform exceptionally.
Having social media features also help users monitor customer movements and trends, analyze data, and gather information they do not usually get from conventional business models.
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