Many businesses have peaks and valleys, but few understand the gravity of these swings like those in a seasonal market. For instance, a landscaping company in a cold climate doesn’t have the same type of work lined up in late January than it does in late July. If you’ve been racking your brain for a …
by Team Wherk 
In 1975, actor Roy Scheider delivered one of the most memorable lines in movie history when he said: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” The phrase—first uttered by Scheider’s character, Chief Martin Brody, in Jaws—has grown a life of its own in the 40+ years since audiences first heard it. Today, its meaning spans well …
by Team Wherk 
There are many incorrect assumptions about how software might negatively impact a business. These include misconceptions around the price, lack of obvious business benefits, or worries about how hard it is to use the software. These myths are particularly prevalent among small businesses. That’s a shame because in many ways small businesses stand to benefit the most from these platforms’ features. Here are a few of the biggest and most enduring myths about business software.
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Small business owners should never feel like they need to acquire business software simply for the sake of implementing the latest technology. Yes, the business software market is expanding rapidly and growing at a rate of eight percent a year. Its market share is now hundreds of billions of dollars, but that doesn’t mean entrepreneurs should rush to purchase the latest platforms. Small businesses should take a careful and strategic approach to select software. They can do this by first examining their own objectives and identifying areas they want to improve on.
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There’s a reason why you’re more likely to find an old “Yellow Pages” phonebook in an antique shop than someone’s home. Like rotary telephones, black and white televisions and typewriters before it, new technology basically left the printed directory in the dust. We all know most people now go online to gather information, but did you know 90% of American adults use the internet? And they’re not just searching for phone numbers either.
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For small businesses, one of the keys to success is establishing consistent cash flow. Whether you own a three-man plumbing company or a small bakery, you need monthly revenue. Some small businesses can’t afford to maintain a dedicated billing and invoicing department. As a result, the work of drawing up and sending out invoices falls …
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As a small business owner, there’s a good chance you’ve been in a position where you felt it best to go with your gut. There are times where taking an analytical approach and reviewing the facts to determine value is the right move. But, occasionally, there are rare opportunities where your gut and statistics align, and the answer is clear. Deciding to use home service software to augment your employee relations is one of those times, and we’re going to give you three reasons why. We think both your head and your gut will agree.
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A plumber has a better chance of clearing a clog with a toilet auger than with a curling iron. Likewise, a hairdresser probably wouldn’t get much use out of a pipe wrench. For home service businesses, there are specific sets of tools that are unique to that line of work. Some assets span across all industries and serve a universal need. To fill a void that service businesses may encounter, here are three quick ways that WHERK software can benefit your small business. Regardless of the industry.
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Business software can help you manage your workforce, budget, work orders, and billing and invoicing. But while a great deal of attention is paid to how these platforms can enhance productivity and support optimization inside the company, they also create the foundation for powerful connections between businesses and their customers. Software focused on customers is commonly referred to as a customer relationship manager (CRM). The most comprehensive CRMs can dramatically impact the way small businesses access and interpret customer data, launch marketing campaigns, and develop techniques for securing retention over the long haul. These programs transform phone calls, work orders, invoices and even website visits into actionable data that feeds conversions, retention, and growth. Here we share some of the top ways software can help your small business improve its customer relationships and bulk up retention rates.
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Think about any office setting from any 80s movie, and chances are there was a scene with a giant Rolodex on the desk. These rotating file devices were the method of choice when it came to storing a customer’s critical contact information. If you’re on the fence about migrating from a system that uses paper, …
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