TimeLinx Talk Weekly Project and Service Newsletter – Edition 236

Top 6 Trends in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – CRM is being used in new and innovative ways to improve customer experience and retention. A few years ago, customer relationship management (CRM) efforts were reported as failures in terms of generating revenue, and the strategy was thought to be on the decline. But the ride isn’t over for CRM software. With the advent of social media and smartphones, businesses are reconsidering and re-evaluating CRM initiatives. Click the image to get all the details…

5 Best Practices To Manage Your Field Service Team –  Field service management is the system for coordinating field service operations in general. At the most fundamental level, this includes scheduling service requests, dispatching customer service teams, tracking employee work hours and job status, and billing for completed jobs. Field service management goes even further, comprising all aspects of service delivery and managing the field service team and processes Click the image to read the article…

What’s Ahead for Field Service Management Software – It’s been a whirlwind year. With the cost of goods rising, a growing labor gap and many economists predicting a recession in 2023, field service businesses—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and other trade companies—will be looking for additional ways to maximize existing resources, improve customer services, and boost profits. Click the image to get all of the details and read this compelling article…

Biases in ERP ( Enterprise Resource Planning) Consultants – Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are crucial in managing most business processes , making the selection of an ERP system critical for organizations. Navigating the myriad of ERP solutions, many companies or CFOs  hire ERP selection consultants for their expertise, often paying $20,000-$100,000 in the middle market for help in picking the right system for their needs.  Click the image to learn how to select the best ERP consultant…

Smarter Ways to Cut Costs in 8 Steps – Recent economic headwinds are compelling companies to look at ways to cut costs.  Some finance departments are facing mandates to cut between 10% to 30% of their administrative expenses, severance aside. As finance leaders, you are being tasked to act quickly and make permanent cuts that lead to long-term cost savings.

This article gives you an overview of what you should know about cost-cutting before you do it, and 8 steps to help you find efficiencies in your company. Click the image to get the details…

Sometimes Things Just Do Not Go As Planned : Edition 124 – Fishing off the Pacific coast of Mexico is known for some of the best tuna and sail fishing in the world. Anglers travel from just about everywhere to enjoy these once in a lifetime fishing experiences. The fishing boat captains are equipped with the latest gear and tackle with the hope of increasing their chances at “bringing in the big one” but sometimes things just do not go as planned.  Click the image to watch this hysterical video of what not to do when fishing…

Plunging Into the Future: Microsoft’s Project Natick Initiative to Submerge Their Data Centers – In a world where technology evolves at an astonishing pace, companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to meet the growing demands of cloud computing. One such visionary endeavor gaining significant attention is Microsoft’s experimental initiative to submerge data centers beneath the ocean’s surface. This groundbreaking concept has captivated the industry. Click the image to read this compelling article…

Follow TimeLinx on YouTube – Just last week TimeLinx announced the re-launch of our YouTube channel and the response has been great. The team continues to add new content to the site on a weekly basis in hopes that more of our clients and partners will follow us and stay up to date with all that we have to offer. If you have not done so, please click the image, navigate the site, add a “like”, leave a comment or even share some of the content you think others may be interested in…

6 Important Reasons Why Software Beats Spreadsheets –  As a small business owner, you probably use spreadsheets for many of your processes. While they can be powerful tools, software is increasingly providing solutions to help you do these jobs more efficiently, safely, and with stronger compliance. This article, discusses the pros and cons of using spreadsheets when managing your business processes, and why software could be a better bet. Click the image to get all of the details…

7 Reasons Your Services Business Needs a Field Service Management Solution – Service providers have entered a new business era. Long regarded as just a set of solutions provided on purchase of goods, service is now a critical tool for organizations to improve their customer experience, business performance, and outcomes.Field service management (FSM) is the extension of service management processes. This technology enables companies to scale without adding resources. Click the image to read the full story…

Increasing Recession Cash Flow Using Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics – During a recession, your priorities as a SaaS CFO shift somewhat. In more abundant markets you’re freer to balance exploration and preservation. While some blend of those two is always needed in financial leadership, recessions call for a heightened emphasis on cash flow. Specifically on lengthening your cash runway by eliminating resource drains, managing churn, and automating financial processes. Click the image to get all of the details…

Sometimes Things Just Do Not Go As Planned: Edition 123 – Most people associate the summer with vacations and outdoor activities, particularly trips to the beach. The weather is typically sunny and warm and children are off from school but sometimes things just do not go as planned. Recently, on the Florida coast, a water spout formed and moved onto the shore of a crowded beach and tore up lounge chairs, umbrellas and sent two people to the hospital. Click the image to watch this terrifying video and be sure to check the weather before you head to the beach…

Check Out the New TimeLinx YouTube Channel –

The TimeLinx team has been working hard creating and developing lots of great new content for the relaunch of our YouTube Channel. If you are interested in TimeLinx product demonstrations, feature overviews, teaser videos, success stories, tips & tricks as well as video promotional offers all in a single location, then you are going to enjoy this page. Just click the image, subscribe to the channel and stay well informed…

TimeLinx Project and Service Management for Infor 3 Minute Video Overview – Are you an Infor customer with a services business? Do you wish you had better control of the scheduling and dispatching of your field service teams, work order management, time and expense management, asset and inventory management, project management, reporting, alerts and notifications and complete mobility? If you said yes, you will want to watch this 3 minute video about the TimeLinx Project and Service solution for Infor. Click the image to view…

TimeLinx Project and Service Management for Infor Product Demonstration – If you are an Infor customer with a services organization and looking for a full-featured project and field service management solution including scheduling and dispatching, work order management, time and expense management, asset and inventory management, project management, service management, reporting, alerts and notifications and complete mobility you will want to watch this brief product demonstration. Click the image for the video…

Let’s Meet for a Virtual Cup of Coffee – Do you enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning to get your work day started? Is your company in the service industry and you wish you could improve efficiencies, maximize profits, minimize mistakes and provide better customer experiences? If you answered “yes” to both of those questions, let’s schedule a 30 minute  “Virtual Cup of Coffee Meeting” with a member of our team to discuss how the  TimeLinx Project and Service Management Platform can help. Click the image for the details…

The Power of a Partnership – The TimeLinx Partner Advantage Program – The project and service management industry is experiencing record growth and now is the time for technology consulting firms to take advantage of the opportunity.  With over 20 years of delivering award winning project and service management solutions for mid-market companies around the world, TimeLinx would welcome the  prospect of partnering with any CRM, ERP or business process solutions providers. Click the image for the details…

Comprehensive Product Demonstration of TimeLinx SmartMobile Version 3– The new TimeLinx disconnected SmartMobile  application offers service organizations a new way to arm mobile workforces with the power of complete Field Service Management. Increase customer experiences by equipping field personnel with an industry leading mobile solution. The app was designed to work in both offline and online modes. Click the image to watch a comprehensive product demonstration and see if SmartMobile is for your service organization…

TimeLinx Project and Field Service Management Product Overview and Demonstration – If you operate a services organization and looking for a full featured project and field service management solution including scheduling and dispatching, work order management, time and expense management, asset and inventory management, project management, service management, reporting and complete mobility you will want to click the image to watch this comprehensive product overview and demonstration of the platform …

TimeLinx Project and Field Service Management Product Demonstration -If you operate a services organization and looking for a full featured project and field service management solution including scheduling and dispatching, work order management, time and expense management, asset and inventory management, project management, service management, reporting, alerts and notifications and complete mobility you will want to click the image to watch this brief product demonstration of the platform..

TimeLinx Project and Service Management Explained in 3 Minutes -If you are looking for a full featured project and service management solution including scheduling and dispatching, work order management, time and expense management, asset and inventory management, project management, service management, reporting, alerts and notifications and complete mobility you will want to watch this 3 minute video about TimeLinx PSM. Click the image to watch…

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 December 31st, 2022 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…

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…

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…

TimeLinx is Able to Offer Financing for All Purchases Across North and South America – TimeLinx 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 all of the tax and business benefits of technology financing…

Like, Share and Follow – TimeLinx 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 hundreds of newsletters, thousands of blog posts, more than 1,000 industry related stories, a million clicks and readership asking for a complete archive and an easy way to reference all of the great content published in the last 48 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…