Organizational Blogs: Advantages and Disadvantages
Blogs, both within and outside of organizations, have become as popular a method of communication as e-mail. The upper hand that a blog has over e-mail is that a blog is informal, personal, and is most importantly a method of communication that has its own “fan base” which is the key to its popularity.
Advantages of a Blog in an Organizational Context
The advantages of a blog in an organizational context are numerous. A blog maintained by a company’s employees is a method of self advertising.[1] As subscribers become more and more interested in the blog’s content, they will come to view the company’s employees as experts in their particular subject of interest.
Inviting members of other blogs to link to a company’s blog will increase the blog's credibility in the eyes of search engines. This in turn will further promote the blog each time an individual conducts a search on a subject contained in the blog.[1]
Furthermore, blogs provide employees with the opportunity to form relationships with influential individuals within their own organizations. Superiors who wish to identify goal-oriented employees with many characteristics that are valuable to achieving organizational goals obtain a non-confrontational method to discover more about their employees. Blogging is also an ideal way for employers to encourage their employees by discussing success stories.
Blogging is also an ideal way to keep consumers informed on up-and-coming product and services, and build brand loyalty.[2]
Blogging is also excellent in helping showcase an organization’s expertise and in providing employees with positive feedback.[2]
Disadvantages of a Blog in an Organizational Context
The disadvantages of a blog mainly concern the time and energy required to maintain a blog.[3] Many within an organization who are experts in their field do not have the necessary time to maintain and update a blog.
Another disadvantage concerns the inability of some to coherently express facts, opinions, etc.[3] this is a major drawback that may harm the writer’s and ultimately the organization’s credibility and have an adverse effect on online traffic to the blog.
It should also be noted that if an organization’s bloggers’ views are not in tune with the organization’s policies, politics, etc., it may harm the organisation’s image and distort public perception.[3]
[1] Wilhelm, Rita, White Paper-Part 1, How Can You Maximize the Networking Opportunities Within Your Organization? ‘Blogging’ is the Key, (4), 06 April, 2009 <http://www.evideodirectory.com/f/White_Paper-_blogging_and_networking.pdf>.
[2] McGovern, Gerry, New Thinking, Blogs and Blogging: Advantages and Disadvantages, 23 Aug., 2004, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.gerrymcgovern.com/nt/2004/nt_2004_08_23_blogging.htm>.
[3]McGovern, Gerry, New Thinking, Blogs and Blogging: Advantages and Disadvantages, 23 Aug., 2004, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.gerrymcgovern.com/nt/2004/nt_2004_08_23_blogging.htm>.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Exact Software: Organizational Impact
Exact Software’s impact in small to mid-size business is apparent from the various customer success stories available via the Exact Software web site.
One such customer is Altman Lighting Inc., a family owned and operated manufacturer of architectural and theatre lighting fixtures.[1] A champion of Exact Macola products, Altman professes that it was Macola products’ ability to automate business processes[2] that increased company productivity.[3]
Another supporter of Exact Macola is Stork Prints America Inc. Stork’s high ERP costs in its North American division led it to adopt Exact Software’s Macola ES, a specific solution targeted at North American mid-size companies involved in manufacturing and distribution.[4] The result was a 25% decrease in ERP costs and greater overall efficiency due to all of Stork’s General Ledger tables being consolidated into one table.[5]
ComServe Networks, leading service providers for HP, eMachines, and Gateway, is a fast expanding company that recently acquired ComServe Networks-USA.[6] Following this expansion, it was determined that in order to improve financial reporting consistencies, ComServe’s business units should operate under a single technology platform, thus leading them to adopt Exact Software’s Macola ES that supports collaboration across the company’s value chain, all the while providing a view of relevant financial information.[6]
[1] Profile: Altman Lighting, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/altman_lighting_success.pdf>.
[2] Profile: Altman Lighting Inc., Solution, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/altman_lighting_success.pdf>.
[3] Profile: Altman Lighting Inc., Results, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/altman_lighting_success.pdf>.
[4] Stork Prints America, Inc., 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/stork_prints_success.pdf>.
[5] Stork Prints America, Inc. Results, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/stork_prints_success.pdf>.
[6] redOrbit, ComServe Networks Selects Exact Software’s Macola ES to Manage Business Processes within Expanding Global Business, 10 Nov., 2003, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/20975/comserve_networks_selects_exact_softwares_macola_es_to_manage_business/>.
Exact Software’s impact in small to mid-size business is apparent from the various customer success stories available via the Exact Software web site.
One such customer is Altman Lighting Inc., a family owned and operated manufacturer of architectural and theatre lighting fixtures.[1] A champion of Exact Macola products, Altman professes that it was Macola products’ ability to automate business processes[2] that increased company productivity.[3]
Another supporter of Exact Macola is Stork Prints America Inc. Stork’s high ERP costs in its North American division led it to adopt Exact Software’s Macola ES, a specific solution targeted at North American mid-size companies involved in manufacturing and distribution.[4] The result was a 25% decrease in ERP costs and greater overall efficiency due to all of Stork’s General Ledger tables being consolidated into one table.[5]
ComServe Networks, leading service providers for HP, eMachines, and Gateway, is a fast expanding company that recently acquired ComServe Networks-USA.[6] Following this expansion, it was determined that in order to improve financial reporting consistencies, ComServe’s business units should operate under a single technology platform, thus leading them to adopt Exact Software’s Macola ES that supports collaboration across the company’s value chain, all the while providing a view of relevant financial information.[6]
[1] Profile: Altman Lighting, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/altman_lighting_success.pdf>.
[2] Profile: Altman Lighting Inc., Solution, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/altman_lighting_success.pdf>.
[3] Profile: Altman Lighting Inc., Results, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/altman_lighting_success.pdf>.
[4] Stork Prints America, Inc., 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/stork_prints_success.pdf>.
[5] Stork Prints America, Inc. Results, 2008, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/success/stork_prints_success.pdf>.
[6] redOrbit, ComServe Networks Selects Exact Software’s Macola ES to Manage Business Processes within Expanding Global Business, 10 Nov., 2003, 06 April, 2009 <http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/20975/comserve_networks_selects_exact_softwares_macola_es_to_manage_business/>.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Exact Software: Training Offered in Accounting Management Solutions
Exact Software’s training courses which include basic accounting functionality, material requirements planning, and warehouse management, offer comprehensive and flexible guidance during and after implementation of their ERP solution packages. [1]
Exact Software training professionals offer traditional classroom training which require up to five days of participation offered three times a year in financial accounting, distribution, advanced manufacturing and payroll. 1
Basic technical skills on the part of prospective Exact Software ES users depend on the particular training program their company plans to offer them. Some such skills are as follows:[2]
· Basic MS Windows skills[3]
· Basic understanding of accounting principals and particular company’s accounting system[4]
· Understanding of basic Accounts Receivable concepts[5]
· Understanding of basic Accounts Payable concepts[6]
· Basic understanding of MS Excel functionality[7]
Various other skill requirements are highlighted in the 2007 Exact Software Training Catalogue: Exact Macola ES available online.2
Live online training which is also offered by exact Software is conducted in an open communication environment that encourages the exchange of knowledge and insight with other Exact customers, and is offered in two to three hour sessions. 8
[1] Exact Software, Exact Macola Training & Education, 2009, 05 April, 2009
<http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/training.html>.
[2]2007 Exact Software Training Course Catalogue: Exact Macola ES, 2007, 05 April, 2009<http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/PDF/Course_Catalog_MacolaES_low.pdf>
[3] 2007 Exact Software Training Course Catalogue: Exact Macola ES, Getting Started with Macola ES Navigation, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/PDF/Course_Catalog_MacolaES_low.pdf>.
[4] 2007 Exact Software Training Catalogue: Exact Macola ES, Macola ES Chart of Accounts and Journals, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/PDF/Course_Catalog_MacolaES_low.pdf>.
[5] 2007 Exact Software Training Catalogue: Exacts Macola ES, Macola ES Accounts Receivable, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/PDF/Course_Catalog_MacolaES_low.pdf>.
[6] 2007 Exact Software Training Catalogue: Exacts Macola ES, Macola ES Accounts Payable, 2007, 05 April, 2009, <http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/PDF/Course_Catalog_MacolaES_low.pdf>.
[7] 2007 Exacts Software Training Catalogue: Exact Macola ES, Macola ES Excel Add-in, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/PDF/Course_Catalog_MacolaES_low.pdf>.
[8] Exact Software, exact Macola Training & Education, Live Online Training, 2009, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/macola/training.html>.
Exact Software: Tasks & Business Processes
Exact Software’s products are products are used by members of all levels of an organization from sales managers, accountants to warehouse managers. The Exact Software Accounting Management Solutions package is comprised of[1]:
· Exact Macola ES
· Exact JobBoss
· Exact Alliance/MFG
The following are a list of tasks supported by Exact Macola ES:
1. Exact Macola ES: General Ledger[2]
2. Exact Macola ES: Accounts Payable[3]
3. Exact macula ES: Accounts Receivable[4]
4. Exact Macola ES: Fixed Assets[5]
5. Exact Macola ES: Purchase Order & Receiving[6]
Exact JobBoss, specifically designed for contract manufactures and job shops who prefer to manage their finances, offices and shops with one integrated system, tracks and costs, as well as schedules jobs.[7]
Exact Alliance/MFG is designed for small and growing manufactures to aide them in scheduling work, planning purchases, and in helping control inventory.[7]
[1] Exact Software, Solutions, Accounting Management, 2009, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/solutions/accounting_management.html>.
[2] Exact Macola ES: General Ledger, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/Macola_ES_General_Ledger_fs.pdf>.
[3] Exact Macola ES: Accounts Payable, 2008, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/macola_es_accounts_payable_fs.pdf>.
[4] Exact Macola ES: Accounts Receivable, 2007, 05 April, 2009<http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/Macola_ES_Accounts_Receivable_fs.pdf>.
[5] Exact Macola ES: Fixed Assets, 2008, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/macola_es_fixed_assets_fs.pdf>.
[6] Exact Macola ES: Purchase Order & Receiving, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/Macola_ES_Purchase_Order_&_Receiving_fs.pdf>.
[7] Exact Software, Solutions, Accounting management, 2009, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/solutions/accounting_management.html>.
Exact Software’s products are products are used by members of all levels of an organization from sales managers, accountants to warehouse managers. The Exact Software Accounting Management Solutions package is comprised of[1]:
· Exact Macola ES
· Exact JobBoss
· Exact Alliance/MFG
The following are a list of tasks supported by Exact Macola ES:
1. Exact Macola ES: General Ledger[2]
2. Exact Macola ES: Accounts Payable[3]
3. Exact macula ES: Accounts Receivable[4]
4. Exact Macola ES: Fixed Assets[5]
5. Exact Macola ES: Purchase Order & Receiving[6]
Exact JobBoss, specifically designed for contract manufactures and job shops who prefer to manage their finances, offices and shops with one integrated system, tracks and costs, as well as schedules jobs.[7]
Exact Alliance/MFG is designed for small and growing manufactures to aide them in scheduling work, planning purchases, and in helping control inventory.[7]
[1] Exact Software, Solutions, Accounting Management, 2009, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/solutions/accounting_management.html>.
[2] Exact Macola ES: General Ledger, 2007, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/Macola_ES_General_Ledger_fs.pdf>.
[3] Exact Macola ES: Accounts Payable, 2008, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/literature/factsheet/macola_es_accounts_payable_fs.pdf>.
[4] Exact Macola ES: Accounts Receivable, 2007, 05 April, 2009
[7] Exact Software, Solutions, Accounting management, 2009, 05 April, 2009 <http://www.exactamerica.com/solutions/accounting_management.html>.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Exact Software To The Forefront!
Exciting Discovery!
Exact Software is a leading business software solutions provider that combines traditional enterprise resource planning with specific related software solutions http://www.exactamerica.com/exact/about.html.
Although headquartered in the Netherlands, Exact Software's services are available in North America, South America and Central America via Exact Software Americas located in Middleton Massachusetts.
To our interest is Exact Software's Accounting Management Solutions. These solutions include basics such as managing a single ledger, accessing real-time information in order to define financial targets and oversea costs and revenue to achieve those targets.
Such solutions offered to small to mid-size businesses are available through such renouned vendors such as Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft is the leading provider of Exact Software solutions world wide in conjunction with Microsoft's Gold Certified Partners such as Qics Software http://www.qics.eu/ .
Since its establishment in 1984, Exact Software's Accounting Management Solutions have been invaluble to many industries such as finance, manufacturing, retail, and distribution.
Exact Software is a leading business software solutions provider that combines traditional enterprise resource planning with specific related software solutions http://www.exactamerica.com/exact/about.html.
Although headquartered in the Netherlands, Exact Software's services are available in North America, South America and Central America via Exact Software Americas located in Middleton Massachusetts.
To our interest is Exact Software's Accounting Management Solutions. These solutions include basics such as managing a single ledger, accessing real-time information in order to define financial targets and oversea costs and revenue to achieve those targets.
Such solutions offered to small to mid-size businesses are available through such renouned vendors such as Microsoft. In fact, Microsoft is the leading provider of Exact Software solutions world wide in conjunction with Microsoft's Gold Certified Partners such as Qics Software http://www.qics.eu/ .
Since its establishment in 1984, Exact Software's Accounting Management Solutions have been invaluble to many industries such as finance, manufacturing, retail, and distribution.
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