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Keith German
Solution Explorers
P.O. Box 661
Pflugerville, TX, 78691
Categories: B2B, Computer Software, Consulting, Information Technology Services, Outsourcing
Tags: Consulting, independent, needs analysis, RFI, RFP, Software, software finder, system requirements, Technology
Tags: Consulting, independent, needs analysis, RFI, RFP, Software, software finder, system requirements, Technology
About
Solution Explorers exists to be a layer between business software buyers and sellers. Our core services include – Discovery: Needs Analysis (identify system requirements), Solutions Exploration (research, filter information, findings and “short list” recommendations), and Broker Presentations and Purchase Agreements. Solution Explorers, a broker in the world of business software technology, is software vendor independent. At Solution Explorers, we take the time and hassle out of finding the right software solution. Since we’re independent we’re not partial to any particular software—our bias is always towards you, the customer. Whether you’re a startup, non-profit or enterprise firm, we can help you.
Passions
Transforming the way businesses buy and sell software. | Church ministry, service | Working with nonprofits | Youth sports, coaching
Wish List
Learn from other entrepreneur's | Develop a referral-based business | Network and share resources, knowledge
Exploring a Sea of Business Software Options
posted on March 9, 2010
To find software that meets YOUR unique business needs (don't settle for less), below are a few common software search (aka Solution Exploration) approaches: (I’ll expand on solution exploring, and list additional steps and resources in later posts) Internet searches Inquire with like-kind businesses Submit online form requests for information (possibly in the form of an RFI) Trade publications Word-of-mouth referrals (often your Trusted Advisor, CPA) Direct source – i.e. Read more »
Author: Keith German
Find Software, Tips for Buyers | Multi-part Series: Needs Analysis
posted on February 17, 2010
Internal Discovery: Needs Analysis First, discovery is both internal and external. Unfortunately, many businesses short-cut the internal work and open themselves up to vendors much too early. Two common reasons for this are – “we’re just fact finding” and “we just don’t know what questions to ask or even where to begin looking.” This direct contact with product vendors, however, means marketing packets, wordy emails, relentless phone calls, demos, and much more – they know who you are and have entered you into their database. Read more »
Author: Keith German
Case Study – Solopreneur considering CRM software
posted on February 4, 2010
What happens when you make it public that your business is looking for software? CASE STUDY I recently came across one of those “I’m looking for…any suggestions?” inquiries from a solopreneur considering CRM software (direct source reference intentionally omitted). Instead, I’ve pasted below selective parts of the originating inquiry and then in my following analysis I’ve included some handpicked comments that were given in response. Read more »
Author: Keith German
Researching & Selecting Business Software
posted on January 26, 2010
Web 2.0 – Marketing 2.0 – Sales 2.0 – Social Media craze – our first black President – women succeeding in business leadership roles that used to be “glass ceilings” – and so on. We clearly live in a progressive generation. Read more »
Author: Keith German
Top 20 Responses from Programmers and Support Techs to Software Issues
posted on January 5, 2010
First things first…Happy New Year! I wish you ALL much prosperity in 2010. For my first blog post in 2010 I decided to lighten things up a bit. We software folks get so frustrated when things don’t work as they should. Read more »
Author: Keith German
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