Software Downunder

www.softwaredownunder.com.au

September, 2011


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Software Downunder Newsletter
Too many options - no clear choice?

 

 
Cutting though the Sales Hype
Dear

It's exhausting isn't it, being sold a system!

Sales people talk up the features of their particular product without necessarily assessing the relevance.

Do you want to be listened to to help determine what you want out of an ideal project management system, and what can be offered that will really benefit? 

 

Your Agenda is the only Consideration

As no one wants to be lumbered with a bad choice (egg on the face is never attractive), we understand that system selection is not made hastily.

The upheaval of change must be worth the time and effort, and must result in a vast improvement of the project management process.

 

With all this in mind, Software Downunder offers you:

 

Objective Advice 

We represent a range of systems to match the wildly varying requirements of project based organisations; from ad agencies of all sizes to councils, publishers, universities, engineers, etc.

In short, anyone that does anything in a creative ad agency or creative firm, or an in-house marketing department or group.  

No software package could handle the needs of everyone, and when the needs of an organisation are simple their system should be simple, with the scope to grow if and when required.   

If your clients' needs are expanding, of course you want to be able to service accordingly.  

Let us help establish the best fit. 

 

Industry Credibility 

With a history in the advertising industry, including detailed finance involvement and consultancy, and the last ten years of advising, implementing systems, training staff, and supporting those systems, we have the expertise to help you determine your requirements and help you manage the transition.  

 

Flexibility  

Packages that are customisable for different companies, the varying needs of employees, detail of task scheduling, reporting requirements etc are essential for a versatile project management solution.

Go through your wish list with us.       

 

Managing the change

From demos to your users and decision makers, to planning the implementation process with you, providing data transfer services if preferred, templates set-up etc. - we get as involved as you require in the transfer to your new software; and or course we follow through the whole process with training and support options.  

 

To discuss your general operating, specific project, or accounting needs please phone Rondelle on 0449 169 411.

 

Making it happen

Please pick up the phone or drop us an email to book an online demo. A quick overview and check of suitability to your operation can be done in 20 to 30 minutes. That will be time well spent!


Sincerely,
Rondelle Taylor 
           
Ph: Mobile: 0449169411  
www.softwaredownunder.com.au
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About Us
Our director, Rondelle Taylor, has had ten years experience as the financial controller of a medium sized agency, handling a wide variety of project types and sizes.
Recognising the problems of not having an adequate system for project management and profit tracking, and the need for the integration of separate systems (Excel, Word, and Myob etc.) led to the current consultancy role.
Maintaining a detailed analysis of available software solutions enables Software Downunder to recommend a system to best fit your needs.


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