What is the role of ERP and CRM vendors?

There is a big misunderstanding about the role of ERP and CRM vendors. The common assumption is that ERP and CRM vendors are responsible for implementing their products based on your specific needs. If you assume that the vendors will offer a turnkey solution by...

Who lose the most in the marketplace?

Uneducated buyers lose the most in the marketplace. Seriously, it is not the seller’s job to educate buyers if their offering is fit for purpose. The buyer must take the initiative and understand the problem, pain points, and how the proposed solution will fix...

Top corporate sin! Are you committing it too?

Any good host would create an environment to make their guests comfortable. The sensible host even alters the environment (lighting, food, music) that suits the guest’s preferences. Similarly, we must develop the habitat of animals and birds before bringing them to...

How are you avoiding internal collisions?

How do we feel when we possess two things, and they both collide and break? Consider two exclusive wine glasses that break while striking too hard and saying ‘Cheers’! Similarly, hitting another car parked in the garage while parking your car! It is terrible to...

Are you flowing with the change?

We invest in a flashy new website. We celebrate and show to our customers, friends, and employees. But, after a few years, we often find that the website does not accurately represent our business. So, what has changed? Maybe nothing substantially big. Instead, a...

What is the workflow?

In the good old days, the work within offices used to flow within paper files. Each file had a unique ID, a few forms, and supporting documentation. The file is used to move from one desk to another. Then, the file processing staff adds new information and makes...