Posted by John Shepperson | May 15, 2014 7:50:06 AM
The founder of Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos, said, “Put the vast majority of your energy, attention, and dollars into building a great product or service and put a smaller amount into shouting about it ...”
So what’s he saying? Take your talent and your passion and channel your energy into doing it – whether it’s editing books, implementing software, or organizing inventory – and doing it to the best of your ability.
Topics: ERP, business, software, crm, john shepperson, oates co, raw data, jeff bezos, amazon.com, business analysis, innovation
Customer relationship management (CRM) is the ability of an organization to identify their desired customer base, successfully acquire those customers, and then use marketing skills and high quality products to retain those customers and foster their loyalty.
Topics: 100 ERP, business, customer relationship management, customers, customer, crm, john shepperson
Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 28, 2013 7:40:00 AM
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a type of business management software that supports the basic internal processes of a company. ERP software allows a business to have an integrated, real-time view of production, order processing, and inventory management. Product planning, development, customer and vendor data, materials management, sales, and marketing are also examples of what an ERP system can control and streamline.
Topics: ERP, business, implementing, enterprise resource planning, implementation, business management, business management software, john shepperson
Posted by John Shepperson | Aug 26, 2013 7:40:00 AM
Your business depends on its supplies. If you don’t know when your items left, where they are now, and when they’re going to be delivered, your own shipments can be delayed. These days, supplies move globally. Changes in trade regulations, inspection schedules, and import taxes all impact your business directly.
Topics: business, tracking, container, shipping, supplies, supply chain, containers, container shipping, john shepperson
Posted by John Shepperson | Jul 26, 2013 7:40:00 AM
Tax laws are confusing – there are innumerable policies, procedures, institutions, jurisdictions, etc. to wade through. On top of that, tax laws are in a constant state of flux. Accurately complying with federal and state tax requirements for internet purchases is a headache; even knowing if you are paying the correct amount of taxes can be confusing.
Topics: business, compliance, internet business, online business, business taxes, sales tax, software, tax compliance, taxes, tax laws, john shepperson
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