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5 Tips on Resource Scheduling You Might Not Know

Did you know that less than a third of all projects are successfully completed on time and within budget? In fact, taking a look at project management statistics in the U.S. can be shocking. This all points to a desperate need for resource scheduling techniques to boost efficiency. If you're a project manager for a small to mid-sized business, you surely understand the stress associated with aligning your resources with a budget. It can be overwhelming. You may be using resource scheduling to help track and manage projects. But are you using it the right way? Hone Your Resource Scheduling Techniques Project management practices have evolved over recent years. It's no longer good enough to rely on outdated methods. You need to change with the times. Scheduling and tra Read More

5 Things to Know About Affordable Web Development

There's just no overstating how important your company's website is. It's one of the first impressions a client will get of your business, so it needs to be great. In fact, websites are an absolute necessity for any small business. But web development can get very costly, very quickly! Avoid paying too much by looking into the right affordable web development service. Read on to learn 5 things you'll need to know before getting a brand new, custom-built website. 1. Price Doesn't Equal Quality We tend to equate price with quality. But this isn't necessarily true, especially when it comes to web development. In fact, some of the most expensive services out there just use WordPress templates. Affordable web development is exactly that: a great service at Read More

Invoice Processing: 5 Reasons Why You Need a System

Does your company receive hundreds or thousands of emailed invoices that need to be keyed into your accounting system manually? If so, you could be losing a lot of money through invoice processing. A 2012 AP automation survey report revealed that on average, companies spend around $25 processing one invoice through a paper based system.  Manual management of invoices is a costly business. It is also plagued with human errors and lower operational efficiency. Many companies are now adopting automated invoice process management techniques in a bid to simplify the invoicing process and minimize costs.  With invoice automation, you'll not only be able to process invoices quickly and with accuracy, but also eliminate errors and chances of losing invoices. Read More

5 Automation Industry Trends You Should Know

It seems like everywhere you turn, automation is taking over. From self-scanners at the grocery store to machines beating us at game shows, the machines are assuredly rising. Now, there's probably no reason to worry about the robot revolution anytime soon (looking at you, Elon Musk), but automation industry advancements are happening, and they are happening fast. So what industries are going to be hit with automation first? Let's take a look at the trends. PLC Integration Across industries, we are seeing a rise in PLC technology. With Programmable Logic Coordinators, or PLC's, automation can happen even faster. PLC's allow for more sophisticated levels of coordination in automated systems, and if PLC can be integrated with computer programs, the automation ca Read More