This week Derek Sommer will be presenting at the 2019 Vision Conference as a keynote speaker! Of course, everyone in the office is extremely excited to see our accomplished leader represent Spud in front of a wide audience comprised of business owners and entrepreneurs who hope to take their dealings to the next level. And …
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At Spud Software, we are always actively seeking new ways we can keep our employees engaged in team building events, especially when such doings can be beneficial for others as well! Because of this, we jumped at the opportunity to participate in the 2nd annual London Strong 5K, which dedicates its inspiration to the late …
When you work at a company like ours, the word “process” gets thrown around a lot around. But what does process mean? And how is it important for a company to succeed? At Spud Software we believe that having the right processes in place allows for a successful business to flourish. So what is a …
The effect of a stellar new hire orientation can mean all the difference when it comes to creating a long-lasting impact on your employees. According to The Wynhurst Group, “22% of staff turnover occurs in the first forty-five days of employment and a report from the Center for American Progress found that turnover can cost …
Far too often is the word “custom” associated with increased monetary value when it comes to finding the right service that fits your needs, without having placed much thought into why the increased value is so important in the first place. Sure, a custom suit is more expensive than a suit off the rack, but …
After receiving the news in October about their nomination for the 6th annual Art of Achievement Awards, Spud Software was pleased and excited to even be nominated. Up against some other great names in the Flint and Genesee area, it’s truly an honor to be considered among these incredible businesses. The Art of the Achievement Awards …
Using Google as their model, many businesses are developing their own ways to increase office morale, which in turn, can create more efficient business. After all, happy employees are more likely to be hardworking and honest. It can speak volumes on the company’s values if they celebrate birthdays or go on fun field trips. In …
As the spookiest day of the year is approaching, we thought we would address one of the scariest things in business: your processes not working. We highlighted some red flags this may be the case in your business. SpreadsheetsWe can’t emphasize enough the importance of keeping spreadsheets away from your processes. If you hear that …
The use of dashboards can be advantageous in multiple aspects, so there are a number of benefits of dashboard reporting. Here are the top six features and benefits dashboards can provide:Data transparency – Data is any company’s most important asset. However, it doesn’t do much good if no one can understand or access it. A well-designed …
Should you change your business to fit around a product or service or should the product or service change to fit your business needs? It may seem like an obvious answer, but business owners are still changing their processes to fit software that might not necessarily offer everything they require. Additionally, many software packages …