Questions to Ask Before Signing Software Purchase Contracts

posted on April 29, 2011

 Ok, so you’ve done the hard work and feel like you found a software system that meets your needs. Now comes the dreaded step of reviewing pricing and signing the contract agreement. Do you feel comfortable with the jargon? What is this line, and why is it so much? Are these all fixed costs, or are some of these costs recurring? What does “licensing” really mean? These are all good questions, and ones that you may not feel comfortable with. After all, you buy a software system for your business only every few years. It’s ok. Take a deep breath and consider the following tips by Software Advice, an online software search service based in Austin, TX.

http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/accounting/9-key-questions-to-ask-about-your-erp-software-license-1042611/

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Author: Keith German

Categories: B2B, Business, Computer Software, Consulting, Information Technology Services, Management, Outsourcing, Technology

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