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January 8th, 2010, 03:22 PM
Businsess Management Systems for Remodelers
Elms Software Blog: Scott Gerold
People are communicating faster, more often, and in many different ways. Businesses are processing and storing more information, managing business processes differently and reaching different markets. Technology and the internet is increasingly playing larger roles in our daily lives, but has not reached many of the small and medium sized remodeling businesses that could benefit from the services it provides.
This article defines 10 reasons of how technology and the internet can benefit remodeling companies like yours. Specifically how a Remodeling Business Management Solution (RBMS) can help you save time, reduce costs, and take control. A RBMS is a collection of services, technology, and software used to aide your remodeling company and business processes.
1# Contacts, Leads, and Customers:
A RBMS can be used to manage, track, and analyze your sales leads. Collect vital data and customer details to create detailed customer profiles while understanding customer preferences. This information is instantly available to sales persons, production, and design. We can use this information to identify new selling opportunities. A RBMS can be used to establish a proven and repeatable sales process that allows more success in turning leads into customers.
2# Increase Communication:
Increase the communication between Sales, Production, and Design. Make it easier for customers to communicate concerns or issues with their project manager. Your staff, customers, vendors, and suppliers all benefit from easy access and communication mechanisms provided by A RBMS. Project and customer information is available 24/7, anytime, anywhere for authorized individuals. Communicating is an effective way to prevent confusion. You and your staff are not behind desks every day. Use mobile technology to email specs or send contract agreements.
3# Save Time:
Produce accurate estimates quickly using a customizable task and price database and pre-configured templates or assemblies. Customers demand a quick turnaround from service providers. Generate professional reports, contracts, and agreements quickly. Less administration time will result in more time you can spend on sales earning more customers or in production ensuring consumer satisfaction.
Link to Full Blog Article: http://elmssoftware.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/businsess-management-systems-for-remodelers/
Elms Software Blog: Scott Gerold
People are communicating faster, more often, and in many different ways. Businesses are processing and storing more information, managing business processes differently and reaching different markets. Technology and the internet is increasingly playing larger roles in our daily lives, but has not reached many of the small and medium sized remodeling businesses that could benefit from the services it provides.
This article defines 10 reasons of how technology and the internet can benefit remodeling companies like yours. Specifically how a Remodeling Business Management Solution (RBMS) can help you save time, reduce costs, and take control. A RBMS is a collection of services, technology, and software used to aide your remodeling company and business processes.
1# Contacts, Leads, and Customers:
A RBMS can be used to manage, track, and analyze your sales leads. Collect vital data and customer details to create detailed customer profiles while understanding customer preferences. This information is instantly available to sales persons, production, and design. We can use this information to identify new selling opportunities. A RBMS can be used to establish a proven and repeatable sales process that allows more success in turning leads into customers.
2# Increase Communication:
Increase the communication between Sales, Production, and Design. Make it easier for customers to communicate concerns or issues with their project manager. Your staff, customers, vendors, and suppliers all benefit from easy access and communication mechanisms provided by A RBMS. Project and customer information is available 24/7, anytime, anywhere for authorized individuals. Communicating is an effective way to prevent confusion. You and your staff are not behind desks every day. Use mobile technology to email specs or send contract agreements.
3# Save Time:
Produce accurate estimates quickly using a customizable task and price database and pre-configured templates or assemblies. Customers demand a quick turnaround from service providers. Generate professional reports, contracts, and agreements quickly. Less administration time will result in more time you can spend on sales earning more customers or in production ensuring consumer satisfaction.
Link to Full Blog Article: http://elmssoftware.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/businsess-management-systems-for-remodelers/