Outsourcing in the Real World

The AlchemistBusiness Advisory - Software and Systems, ERP Project Management, Systems and Process Review

Recently we’ve been working on two projects that involved outsourcing. One involved outsourcing of operational staff while the other involved outsourcing of IT services. Coincidence? Probably not. We all know how much the world has changed economically and that we will most likely never go back to the glorious boom times of pre-GFC. A lot of businesses are realising that …

Are you being an ostrich about your business processes and IT systems?

The AlchemistBusiness Advisory - Software and Systems, Systems and Process Review

Process challenges and changes are a part of daily business life. They’re either a common part of the juggling act within a business, or a catastrophic event that has the potential to shake a business to the core. Either way, they don’t go away on their own. When these process challenges are associated with technology, there’s often a particular reluctance …

Three Tips for choosing the right Field Service Mobility solution

The AlchemistBusiness Advisory - Software and Systems, Software Selection

So you want a field service mobility product for your service business? You’ve seen lots of glossy, shiny options in the market and they all seem to sing, dance and juggle their way to Field Service heaven. But now you have to make a decision. How can you possibly choose between all the incredible options out there? Everyone tells you …

BI for Beginners

The AlchemistBusiness Advisory - Software and Systems, Data Quality Assistance

Business Intelligence. Everyone seems to be talking about it, telling you why you need it, how you should use it and how much money you’re potentially losing by not having “information at your fingertips”. It all sounds good in principle, but what does it really mean? And how what will it add to your business? When you bring it back …

Are You Ready for the Australian Building Construction Industry Taxable Payment Reporting ?

Michael MerymentBusiness Advisory - Software and Systems

Have you forgotten/not worried about the recent Australian changes to the Building Construction Industry tax requirements? The first due date for reporting taxable payments made to sub-contractors is 21st July 2013. Does this apply to your business and if so, can your business system and current processes produce the required data? What is Taxable Payments Reporting for the Australian Building …

Top Five Ways to Recognise Business Process Bloat

Ruxana D'VineBusiness Advisory - Software and Systems, Systems and Process Review

Process Bloat is everywhere in business. It’s often hidden well, like a secret addiction, and for good reason: if you knew it was there, you’d take it away. “Surely that’s not happening in my business,” you might say, “my staff are fantastic and they’re highly efficient!” There’s most likely nothing wrong with your staff, but everything wrong with the processes …