TimeLinx Talk Weekly Project and Service Newsletter – Edition 138

As the summer comes to an end, this year has demonstrated the power of climate change with record breaking heat, torrential storms, massive flooding and draught driven fires. The extreme weather conditions have pushed project and service delivery organizations to their limits. This edition of TimeLinx Talk features tips for assessing the right systems for your business, defining the right KPIs for field teams, managing your company assets as well as updates from Sage, Infor and much more. Enjoy the read and feedback is always welcome…

  • Look Under the Hood of Customer Experience and You’ll find a Robust PSM Solution – In every business all over the world, the number one concept that will keep your clients coming back is customer service. Let’s face it, there is no such thing as a unique business offering so you will always have competitors. .So how do you persuade potential clients to come back to you over and over? Simply by offering a good customer experience. Great customer experience doesn’t just happen though. It’s not just theory – it’s not just leather seats. Click the image to read the complete article…

  • Conducting a Cost Benefit Analysis for Your ERP / Accounting System – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is an extremely attractive proposition for businesses looking to consolidate management information and disperse it throughout the company, but in order to integrate new technologies, an economic case has to be made to justify the investment. But before implementing ERP across their organization, business leaders need to establish an economic case for investment. Click the image to learn about how to conduct the analysis properly…

  • Field Service KPIs: Always Changing, Always the Same – In a Field Service News Research project exploring the core Key Performance Indicators used by field service organizations today, we see how on the surface things are evolving rapidly, essentially the fundamental aspects of measuring field service excellence remain the same. Click the image to read the complete story…

  • Keeping Your Business Assets in Shape – Do you have this feeling that the battery of your phone drains faster and faster? Internet forums are full of testimonials and resolutions for keeping your battery in tip-top shape. How does this apply to B2B products, equipment and assets? Can asset owners monitor the performance of the equipment, and what handles do they have to maintain output/ outcome at the nominal level promised at point of sale? Click the image to read the complete story for insight in to better managing your company’s assets…

  • TimeLinx PSM is being Added to the the Sage Africa and Middle East Marketplace – Earlier this year, TimeLinx Project and Service Management solution was added to the Sage Global Marketplaces in North America and the UK and then more recently Ireland. TimeLinx is now proud to announce it will soon be added to the Sage Africa and Middle East Marketplace as well. Sage clients across the continent with project and service business needs can now benefit from TimeLinx as well. Click the image to learn more…

  • COVI-19 Global Vaccine Tracker – As the world continues to pivot and adapt to life amidst a pandemic, the polarizing topic of vaccination has been a leading headline in the news everywhere on earth. With well over 200,000,000 cases of Corona Virus identified globally and more than 5,000,000,000 vaccines administered to date, a new Global Vaccine Tracker website has been created to illustrate the progress of each country’s administration of the vaccine. Click the l to view the results…

  • Sometimes Things Just Do Not Go As Planned – The majority of the TimeLinx team are based in Arizona and when people refer to the state, seldom does anyone associate it with severe weather conditions including torrential downpours and life threatening flash floods. The excessive heat in Arizona generates a weather pattern called “the monsoon” and depending on the level of moisture, rainfall can be catastrophic and create flashfloods. Click the image to watch the power of these storms t in 2021…

  • How the Right PSM Software Can Improve Your Leadership – What is leadership in today’s world? The world today is so different that our parents would likely not recognize it. How does one lead in a corporate world that is so fragmented? No longer is the nine-to-five schedule at the office the norm, and we as leaders need to adapt our teams to move with these changes. There are various ways of doing this, one of which is to employ the best technologies you can afford to improve efficiency and measure productivity. Click the image to read the complete story…

  • Prominent Leadership Trends For Companies in 2021 – 2020 has been a year of change. A change that nobody envisioned. The second quarter of 2020 had the business leaders strategize and implement new policies that can help the company sustain amidst the pandemic. Remote became a new normal with HR professionals making new work from home policies to provide a better work experience. It has further defined the leadership trends for 2021.Click the image to read this compelling article…

  • How To Manage A Hybrid Workforce – Hybrid working is a new buzzword that we’ve all had to learn as we adapt to a new way of working in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past year, working from home has been the main focus for companies that can do so. But, as social distancing requirements ease, you may consider slowly returning to the office. Click the image read about best practices for managing a hybrid workforce…

  • 5 Methods for Motivating Your Field Service Technicians – It can be a challenge finding field service talent who have both the technological background and customer-facing skills necessary for succeeding in today’s market. In fact, you’ll be amazed that a whopping 55% of service employers report having a hard time filling open positions! So, the question then remains, how can service managers ensure their business continues to thrive. Here are 5 tips that should help in getting you on the right track…

  • 7 Leadership Tips for Field Service Managers – COVID-19 has rapidly changed our world. Business as usual is no longer an option and field service management is no exception. The field service industry remains open as ‘essential work’ during the pandemic. In fact, with stay at home orders in place around the country customers need home appliances working now more than ever. Service workers recognize this need and are working hard to ensure their customer’s homes are fully operational. Click the image and enjoy…

  • Business Continuity Planning – A business continuity plan ensures your company continues operating after a disruption, such as fire, a natural disaster, civil unrest, supply chain interruption, or cyber-attack. Not to be confused with disaster recovery , which focuses on returning your operations to normal as quickly as possible, business continuity is about keeping your business open during unusual circumstances. Click the image to download the white paper…

  • TimeLinx Featured in CIOReview Magazine

    TimeLinx is proud to be featured in the July Edition of CIOReview Magazine as a “Top 10 Most Promising Sage Solution Providers”. Not only will readers enjoy the feature on TimeLinx but read the entire magazine that is dedicated to the Sage ecosystem and the various consulting organizations and solution providers that are highlighted. Click the image and download the digital magazine to enjoy all of the interesting content ranging from business intelligence, data integrity, financial analysis and much more…

  • Sage CRM 2021 R2 is Now Available – Sage CRM 2021 R2 has been released as of Wednesday, 11th August 2021. The software has passed its QA process and has been issued as ‘GA’ to each of the Sage teams globally. Each Sage region is responsible for scheduling the release of the software in their territory because of the need to take different accounting integrations into account. As a consequence, the local release date of the software is down to each local Sage team. Contact for complete details or click the image for release notes…

  • Sometimes Things Just Do Not Go As Planned : Edition 41 – A great deal of planning and preparation goes in to broadcast news. Sound quality, lighting and appropriate locations are just a few items that are carefully considered before the newscast begins but sometimes things just do not go as planned. As Hurricane Ida strikes the Gulf Coast, news coverage tries to capture an audience’s attention. Click the image and watch the Fox News reporter get blown away during the broadcast…

  • TimeLinx PSM to be Added to the Sage Ireland Marketplace – Earlier this year, TimeLinx Project and Service Management solution was added to the Sage Global Marketplaces in North America and the UK and pleased to announce it will be added to the Sage Ireland Cloud Marketplace as well. Sage clients in Ireland with project and service business needs can now benefit from TimeLinx also. Check out the Sage Ireland 3rd Party Marketplace in the days to come to learn how it all works. Click the image to get all of the details…

  • Field Service Management for Sage Accounting Solutions – The best utilization of your human capital means putting the correct people with the correct skills in the correct place at the correct time within the budget allowed by the project. TimeLinx PSM helps you do all of the scheduling and dispatching using an Interactive Gantt chart, our Drag and Drop Capacity Planner and a device agnostic SmartMobile Application for Field Personnel. Click the image get the entire story…

  • Return On Investment in Under 90 Days – Does your operation include project and/or service teams and are you looking for greater efficiencies, higher profits and better customer experiences? Are you using disparate technology solutions that are not integrated, error prone and expensive? Well TimeLinx has developed a simple ROI calculator that will allow you to determine how the system could help your business, in most cases, under 90 days after go-live. Click the link and take the TimeLinx ROI challenge…

  • World Health Organization Realtime COVID-19 Dashboard – Unfortunately, with the variant, the number of cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again with fall right around the corner. The World Health Organization has published a real-time dashboard providing up to date data from around the world. Hover over any country in the world and review the latest stats and official information related to COVID-19. Click the image to review the dashboard…

  • Infor’s “Come Back Clean” Reinstatement Program – Have you been a long-time Infor customer but let your maintenance & support programs lapse only to realize the reinstatement fees are simply too expensive to justify? Well, we have an answer for you! From now until August 31st, 2021 you can literally save tens of thousands while protecting your software investment by taking advantage of the “Come Back Clean Program”. Click the image to get all of the details about the program…

  • Inforum 2021: The Ultimate Customer EventTimeLinx is proud to partner with Infor for over 20 years and excited to learn that they are optimistic they will be able to meet in person at the CAESARS FORUM this November for Inforum 2021. They will also be offering a digital program as an extension to the in-person event that you can experience in your own environment. Click the image to get all of the details and registration for the event…

  • TimeLinx FREE ROI Calculator – Want to know how quickly you can obtain a return on your investment using TimeLinx? Download this simple ROI Calculator, input your applicable data-points, include a minimum of 30 (%) in efficiencies across your organization and the calculator will quickly illustrate how much money you will save per day and per year. Click the image for complete details…

  • TimeLinx – Project and Service Management Software Buying Guide
    The way business is done has changed dramatically, and if you’re considering this buyer’s guide, it’s because you’re seeking a software solution to streamline your business processes, increase productivity and efficiency, and reduce costly data entry errors…Click the image to download the Buyers Guide…

  • The Basics of Partnering with TimeLinx During Uncertain Times – The TimeLinx Partner Advantage Program is a perfect complement for mid-market resellers, business partners and technology consulting firms supporting businesses in the project and service industry. The Partner Advantage Program includes some of the best margins, support, training and administration offerings in software publishing…

  • TimeLinx Investor Information Center – Regardless of the impacts of the Corona Virus, TimeLinx is reporting some the strongest financial results in the company’s history and seeking outside investment to expedite the time to market in the re-launch of the new platform agnostic version of TimeLinx including all modules. Interested parties should click the image and download the complete market analysis and investor presentation…

  • With Uncertain Times, the Experience of Your Technology Provider is More Important than Ever. Please Take the Opportunity to Meet the TimeLinx Leadership Team – The executive team at TimeLinx sets the strategic direction for the company, supports a passion for continual innovation and a drive to meet the unmet needs of customers and business partners. The team brings together over 80 years of diverse, yet complimentary experience with the goal of providing industry leading technology solutions to the market. Click the image and meet the team…

  • In the Midst of the Global Pandemic, TimeLinx is Able to Offer Financing for All Purchases Across North and South AmericaTimeLinx is proud to partner with Dimension Funding and as a result of some recent announcements, technology financing is now available across all of North and South America. Click the image to learn about the benefits of technology financing…

  • Like, Share and FollowTimeLinx has always recognized the importance of social media but understand it is more important than ever. As more and more people are getting their news from the likes of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn we have begun to expand our investment in these channels. Our volume and frequency of information has increased but we can still use your help by liking, sharing and following us and it is as easy clicking the image…

  • TimeLinx Content Archive – With dozens of newsletters, hundreds of blog posts, more than 300 industry related stories, 12,000 downloads and readership asking for a complete archive and an easy way to reference all of the great content published in the last 14 months…we’ve delivered. If you have an interest in news related to Sage, Infor or the Project and Field Service Management Industry, just click the image for a complete catalog…

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