Zantek achieves Elite Partner status with Datto
Zantek has achieved Elite Partner status with Datto, a preferred provider of hybrid cloud-based backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Why Datto?
Zantek has achieved Elite Partner status with Datto, a preferred provider of hybrid cloud-based backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Why Datto?
Zantek's recent ERP implementation at Alberta-based Redrock Camps was featured in SAP News Centre. It was the first major project guided, from inception, by the SAP Partner Quality program.
Are you pushing your servers past their prime because you’re unsure about your next move? Many small and midsize businesses are in limbo because they’re debating whether they should replace their on-premise servers or move to the cloud. There is certainly no shortage of articles that exclaim the benefits of cloud computing, but is it right for you?
> Find out what we learned in our cost analysis for several clients…
Zantek is pleased to welcome Anderson Macieira to its Technical Support team.
This year’s SAP Business One Summit, hosted by Americas SAP User Group (ASUG), is in the historical city of Schaumburg, which is just 10 miles from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Register now...
Why do people prefer to deal with small businesses? One key reason is service. That personal relationship you have with your customers is a major competitive advantage. So how can you fully leverage that to better protect your client base from larger competitors?
> CRM boosts first call response (FCR) rates and increases customer satisfaction
Check out the lineup of sessions - July through September
If you’re frustrated by the time it takes to access accurate business data or create reports, you’re not alone! It’s a common problem for SMBs because information is typically stored in multiple places, like spreadsheets, programs, and even people’s heads. Managers often spend countless hours cobbling together information only to find that their apples-and-oranges reports don’t give them the insights they need. These ‘information silos’ are usually the root cause of errors and low productivity, and they present huge problems for decision makers.
> How an Alberta-based company with 35 employees got everyone on the same page and dramatically streamlined operations
Join us September 15 - 17 in Schaumburg, IL...
Leaders at small and midsize businesses in North America are gearing up to take on larger competitors and enter new markets – and they see technology as the driver. Check out these five survey questions and responses to see how you stack up against other SMBs.
> Learn the top tech priorities for SMBs
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Imagine that you’re test-driving a new vehicle. As you accelerate, you glance at the dash – everything you need to know about the performance of the vehicle, even where you’re going, is right there in front of you. Now let’s apply that scenario to your business. From your office chair, you glance at your computer where you can see everything you need to know about your company’s performance, and even run a forecast to determine the best route.
Just like car companies are steadily adding intelligence to dashboards (think 360-degree sensors and phone syncing), software companies are developing lightning-fast management dashboards with powerful reporting and forecasting tools. For most business managers and owners, the most appealing feature of the dashboard is that everything is available in one spot. It’s instant, accurate, and the data is there when you need it.
> Using dashboards to manage KPIs at a midsize manufacturing company (click for full article)
Before you spend another dime on software, ask yourself: Can I see, in one click, a snapshot of sales, inventory, accounts receivable, and cash flow? If the answer is no, you don’t need more software. You need software that does more.
Most small businesses, over the years, assemble various programs and spreadsheets to run the operations – and that works well until the business grows and more people are hired. Eventually these disconnected pieces will hinder growth but some people keep plugging along (or adding more software programs) because they’re too busy to make a change. “There’s an easier way to manage your business,” says Ron Mondor, President, Zantek Information Technology. “At some point, there’s just no logical reason to keep investing in something that’s not meeting your needs – or worse yet, holding you back.”
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Today’s business arena presents challenges that our predecessors didn’t face – steadily-increasing global competition, volatile economies, more savvy customers, and constantly-changing technologies. You might think that this environment is best suited for large, multi-national enterprises with deep pockets…but you’d be wrong. According to a new report by Oxford Economics many small business owners are challenging conventional wisdom by using their advantages (yes, there’s an upside to being a small business) to go head-on against larger firms – and win!
> The rabbit vs. the elephant
At some point, most small and midsize business owners consider outsourcing IT but it’s a decision that can easily fall to the bottom of your to-do list – after all, you have a business to run. There are, however, some very compelling reasons to make this decision a priority. Check out this list of the top 3 signs to find out if it’s time to take action.
> Does your company exhibit any of these tell-tale signs?