Labor Burden Is a Crucial Concept for Running a Profitable Integration Business

Posted on June 8, 2020 in Business Process Improvement ,Improve Profitability ,Q360 by

If you hear the term “Labor Burden” and you want to glaze over a bit, don’t Understanding Labor Burden, as applied to the direct hourly cost of your billable labor (Technicians, Engineers, Programmers, Project Managers, etc.), may just change your business. Labor burden is a crucial concept in running a profitable company.  It helps managers understand the true costs and resulting profitability of people, projects and departments.  It helps to determine how you should be pricing your labor, and when to hire more when needed. […]

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Make Your Scope of Work Statements Stand Out

Posted on June 1, 2020 in Around the Web ,Business Process Improvement ,Industry Discussion by

Good Scope of Work Statements Establish Boundaries and Responsibilities A well-defined and communicated scope statement is one of the primary methods of managing a client’s often-changing expectations of what they will ultimately receive from a project. This is developed during the proposal phase of the project — initiated as part of the sales cycle — and is included within the more comprehensive scope of work document. There are really two types of scope of work statements, each serving a different purpose in clarifying the scope […]

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4 Tips for Implementing HaaS and Financing in Your Integration Business

Posted on May 25, 2020 in Change Management ,Improve Financial Management ,Q360 by

It is time for integrators to embrace change. Being in the tech industry, you are already well aware of the need to keep up with the pace of change. One way technology providers are helping their customers keep up with all the new technology offerings is by getting them on a regular consumption model. Tech buyers want subscription-based technology and the hardware you sell is no different. By now, chances are you are considering how to build your Hardware-as-a-Service offering, or you are already up […]

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Better Processes Equals Better Projects

Posted on May 19, 2020 in Blog ,Business Process Improvement by

When was the last time your integration business focused on process improvement? Process management is an exercise in efficiency – it is all about doing the correct things while minimizing waste. There are a lot of programs out there that address process standardization and improvement in more words than I’ll use — programs such as Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Engineering, SIPOC (Supplier, Input, Process, Output, Customer), and so on. More study on any of these topics will certainly yield positive benefits, especially at an integration […]

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Don’t Be a Cash-Blind Owner Part 3: Cash Burn Rate

Posted on May 11, 2020 in Around the Web ,Blog by

This is the final installment in our blog series about cash flow management, and cash-blind owners. What are cash-blind owners, you wonder? Simply put, they are integration firm owners who are completely oblivious to the monthly cash flow activity of their business. To determine whether you fall into this category, you can ask yourself whether you know the answers to these three questions: Do you know your company’s days sales outstanding (DSO)? Do you watch your company’s sources & uses(S&U) of cash? Do you know your monthly […]

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Video Demo: Q360 Cash Flow Forecasting Dashboard

Posted on May 4, 2020 in Business Process Improvement ,Improve Financial Management ,Q360 ,Solutions360 by

We are excited to release the newly updated cash flow forecasting dashboard in Q360 Why is cash flow forecasting important? The object of cash flow forecasting is to compare how much cash you receive each month to how much cash you must disburse. Solutions360’s new worksheet tool will help you to forecast both sides of this equation. This month-by-month look forward can help integrators manage growth, as well as predict any impending cash flow crisis. 7 Tips for accurate cash flow forecasting in your integration […]

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10 Critical Reports in Q360 to Help You Make Informed Business Decisions

Posted on April 27, 2020 in Business Process Improvement ,Improve Financial Management ,Q360 ,Solutions360 by

Author: Tofiq Indawala, PMP As businesses face this unprecedented time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having access to critical business data has become even more vital. Businesses need critical data faster and more reliably then ever before to help make important business continuity decisions. In this article, we will review a few reports that will help you narrow in on the critical information to help you make the right business decisions. 1. Sales Forecast The sales forecast will help you narrow in on what and […]

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