No business, big or small, will last long if it doesn’t get promptly and properly paid for services rendered and products delivered. These guidelines from TechRepublic Premium explain the characteristics that constitute a proper estimate, invoice and billing statement. The accompanying templates will also serve as practical examples of these vital financial documents. From the ...

In a competitive global business environment, where the marketplace is defined as anyone and everyone with an internet-connected device, effective e-commerce capabilities are a necessity for successful businesses, regardless of size or industry. Businesses that do not have an efficient and effective e-commerce presence operate at a distinct disadvantage. These guidelines and the accompanying file ...

By deploying the right help desk ticket management system, successful growing businesses can document, manage and solve technical problems for employees and customers systematically and efficiently. The following guidelines from TechRepublic Premium will help you evaluate solution criteria and find, document and deploy the best solution for your business. From the guide: When choosing which ...

Cloud computing systems provide a distinct and measurable competitive advantage, and implementing a successful transformation can reap significant long-term benefits for any enterprise. These selection guidelines — and the accompanying file — from TechRepublic Premium will help you establish what your business needs from a cloud-based integrated management system. Once you narrow your choices to ...

Researching social media tools, services and software, collating desired features, assessing effectiveness and narrowing potential candidates will require a comprehensive strategy. These guidelines and comparison tools, from TechRepublic Premium, will help your decision makers evaluate available social media solutions and find the best ones for your business. From the guide: Before you can post your ...

Choosing the right customer relationship management software or service for your business requires strategy, thoughtful consideration and more than a little research. These guidelines and the accompanying tool, from TechRepublic Premium, will give you a customizable framework to find the best CRM solution for your needs. From the guide: Before starting to evaluate CRM systems ...

A safe and healthy work environment provides the foundation for all employees to be at their most productive. Not only does it promote productivity in the workforce, but it also helps prevent accidents, lawsuits and, in extreme cases, serious injury and loss of life. A clear and robust ergonomic policy, like this one from TechRepublic ...

PURPOSE This grant writing guide from TechRepublic Premium will help you identify a grant that fits your idea, build a team to help you compile a proposal, and set a timeline to meet the application deadline. From the guide: BEFORE YOU START This list of steps will help the grant writing process go more smoothly. ...

TAKEAWAY Recording financial business transactions is fundamental to the success of any business. Matching financial accounting software to your business needs requires rational comparative research. This vendor comparison tool will help you compare vendors based on common features and support your decision-making process with documentation. From the PDF: INVOICING While seemingly an ordinary part of ...

Determining how and when to renew support contracts can be tedious and time-consuming. Our vendor contract renewal planner will help you schedule support renewals and budget the related costs. From the planner: Some companies schedule their support contract renewals to take effect all at once, such as on January 1. This provides a convenient renewal ...