The Spud Software building was filled with joy as the festivities began the evening of Friday, December 6th. Friends, family and clients joined us for a night filled with delicious food and cocktails, kids’ crafts and games. This year Chef Jeff delighted us with a Spud Bar with not one, not two but THREE different …
No one wants to be stuck in the office while their loved ones are at home during the most wonderful time of year, but at times it would seem it’s impossible to avoid it. It’s important to take time off and spend time with loved ones, but a 2018 survey from the American Psychological Association …
With the upcoming holidays, the Spud Software team has been reflecting on our blessings and everything for which we are thankful. This is a crucial time of year to give back, as we also know that many people don’t come home to food on the table, which can be especially difficult during the holidays. In …
Employees are a valuable asset to any company, so it’s crucial to get them started on the right foot. By fostering these essential relationships, especially as the business owner, you are benefiting the longevity of your business, boosting employee loyalty and building your own pack of brand ambassadors. Throughout the course of a person’s employment, …
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 …
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 are …
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 …
Sure, Christmas is most often associated as a time of giving, but what is more generous than handing out candy to strangers? With Halloween right around the corner, we decided to extend our generosity to needy animals. (No, we’re not letting them near the candy.) We’re partnering up with Lucky Day Animal Rescue and Pixel & Luna Resource …
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 …
If you’re reading this, you probably have used Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets at some point. Now take a moment to consider those spreadsheets you’ve accumulated and answer a few questions. Are any of those spreadsheets keeping track of your leads and prospects? Do you use spreadsheets to track a project’s progress? Is this how …
