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After finding the perfect software for your business, all you want to do is move forward full steam ahead. But sometimes, things beyond your control happen that need to be addressed before you can purchase and implement new software.

With so many options to choose from and features to consider, buying software can easily become overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. If you’re spearheading your business’s search for new software, you can overcome these overwhelming feelings which are common in this process. In this article, we'll discuss six steps you can follow to find the right software and feel confident in your decision.

Scheduling software demos means you’ve already done the legwork of pinpointing your business challenge, defining your software goal and requirements, researching the options, and narrowing down your search to a shortlist of no more than five products. Congratulations! You’re one step closer to selecting and investing in a new software product for your business.

Social media has changed the way we communicate. The question small-business owners ask is no longer, “Should I use social media to promote my business?” but rather, “How should I use social media to promote my business?”

Imagine how much you could get done if you didn’t have to follow lots of rules and regulations on how you handle your business’s data. Employees could access data from anywhere. They could share client data between teams in whatever way got the job done fastest. Your tech team could focus on important projects without having to worry about backing up data.

Here's the truth of the matter: You're productive for only about three hours a day, or 40% of your workweek. Most workers are busy all day long, so what's taking up all of our time while also tanking our productivity?

If you're looking for a faster method of application development, you'll want to choose something other than the Waterfall model, which requires sticking to a planned schedule and doesn't allow for continuous iterations. That means you'll end up restarting the development from the beginning every time the client suggests changes.

No one likes layoffs: Business leaders and managers are forced to make difficult decisions about which team members to let go and which to keep on staff. Employees either lose their jobs or are left behind, often with increased workloads.

Imagine being on a budget and going to the supermarket without a laundry list of items you need. Chances are you’ll either overbuy or forget something you need.