Latest Articles
- How to Get the Most Out of a Business Health Review with Your Accountant
While working with my clients and as Program Manager of the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program I have a common theme presents itself. How do I figure out how my business is doing? As a business owner I need to know the answer to this myself. So when I meet with my accountant, I want to give him the most up to date and accurate information. Thus providing the data he needs to help me make sound financial decisions. Your accountant can do this for you but they will need “information”.
- Planning For Success
So why is planning important? Without it you will waist a considerable amount of money, time, and resources. You can’t get where you want to go if you don’t know where you want to end up. Working with clients I usually find businesses that have grown ad hoc and call me when their inefficient back office operations are hampering growth. By developing a business plan you can prepare for growth and potential risk or problems. Therefore you are responding to your environment not reacting. Also, having a solid plan gives you a tool for making decisions.
- 10 Key Factors in Choosing Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM)
One of my favorite topics we teach in class is how to compile information that can be used to make smart business decisions. What usually comes up during class is many start-ups and existing companies know they need a tool to help them with collecting and using information but do not know where to start. This article’s focus is the ten key factors to help you choose the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for your company.
- 10 Tips for Creating a Data Goldmine
I have been working with many clients who have their information in a database but are unable to get the information they want or know where to find it. Usually the culprit is a series of issues that come together to create the perfect storm of inefficiency. The tips below will help you to prevent this storm and maximize the information in your database to increase productivity and profits.
- How to Make More Money in 2012 with Data Driven Decisions
I have mentioned in many of my articles about metrics. Things we use to measure success and how far you are from reaching your goals. Data is much more than that – it is a valuable tool to make solid business decisions. It also helps you to save as well as make money. Below are some of the metrics you can use to help grow your bottom line in 2012.
Productivity & Lean Office Services
Croll Productive Synergy specializes in the following related services for our clients
- Lean Office
- Standardization of Workflow Processes (5S)
- Streamlining Workflow
- Digital Information Management
- Dynamic Workspace Planning
- Capacity Building
We also offer organizations group training, seminars and workshops on such topics as:
- Overview of Lean Office: The discussion of what is the goal and techniques of becoming a lean office...Click here to learn more.
- Standardization of Workflow Processes - 5S: A workshop on how to create standardized work in an office environment...Click here to learn more.
- Workflow Management: Examining the components of workflow and goals...Click here to learn more.
- Mapping your Flow and Process: We examine different mapping tools to drill down from company mission and goals into actionable improvement...Click here to learn more.
- Getting the Most out of ACT! CRM: Learn how to Increase Profits, Increase Productivity and Reduce Expenses for Your Business Using ACT!...Click here to learn more
Croll Productive Synergy will customize our presentations to fit the needs of our audience and the tools and resources of the hosting organization.
How We Work With Our Clients
We transform systems and processes for client success. How do we go about doing that? First we do a discovery with the client to discuss their challenges and needs. We develop a proposal that includes the goal of the project as well as what they can expect from working with us. This is also tied into what the project schedule will look like and what they need to do to contribute to their success. We work side by side with our clients to achieve these goals and then give them the tools to maintain the changes long term.
We want to provide our clients with the shortest path to success and the ability to become an industry leader.
GREAT BUSINESS & RESOURCE BOOKS
Vist the Croll Productive Synergy Book Store. I have put together a collection of valuable resources on Lean Office and personal productivity. Check it out.