Web Forms and Why They Should Integrate with Your Form Software
Twenty or so years ago, when the internet really started to gain traction with individuals and businesses, we could only imagine some of the ways we use it today. Business visionaries knew that the web could be a tool for transmitting information like no other, and over time we started ordering products and services online, […]
Non-Workflow Practices That Make Automated Workflows Better
Defined workflows make sense in every business. Even in creative businesses, there are many tasks that benefit from being turned into repeatable processes. And if those processes can be partially or fully automated, so much the better. From appointment scheduling to keeping the books to getting deliverables out the door, countless business tasks benefit greatly […]
Overview of How Automated Workflows Work
Workflows (sometimes called processes) occur in every workplace, whether we label them or not. Think about average tasks you do at work. Usually, something triggers a task or series of tasks. Perhaps a form is received, or an email arrives, and that prompts you to schedule something on a calendar, search out a product or […]
5 Use Cases for Automated Workflows You May Not Have Considered
Don’t you want to get the most out of your workflow software? If your workflow software is agile enough, you can use it for far more than the typical HR and document management tasks that so many companies use it for. Automated workflows aren’t just about doing things faster, but about doing things better. Well-designed […]
5 Ways to Maximize Value of Your Online Forms to e-Commerce Clients
Online forms are part of the e-commerce experience, though some e-commerce providers put much of the form experience behind the scenes with options like one-click ordering. But even if you don’t offer one-click ordering, you should do what you can to minimize the “friction” between the customer and the “complete order” button. You can minimize […]
Perform a Workflow Inventory to Maximize Efficiency
Does your business utilize workflows to help automate systems and processes? A workflow is a set of steps that must be completed in order to get a task done. These can be workflows throughout every department of your business, these can be automated, and they can be manual. Essentially, workflows help get stuff done. And […]
There Is Simply No Reason Not to Use Online Forms
Filling out forms is the bane of many people’s existence, and the people whose jobs involve collecting and dealing with filled-out paper forms don’t care for them much either. Customers and clients who fill out paper forms know that a sometimes-significant chunk of time will be devoted to form completion, and mistakes will have to […]
Why Too Much Customization of Forms and Workflows Poses Risks
Customization in general is a great thing. The pair of jeans that fits like they were made for you, or the equalizer settings that make the most of the music you listen to are things that make life in general better. For the most part, the same is true for automated workflows. After all, you […]
Good Business Process Management Is Human-Centric
Business process management is nearly ideal in principle. A good system of automated workflows can make up for many less-than-perfect human practices. But even the most well-developed and tested business process management system in the world can’t operate on its own, devoid of human presence. And you can’t expect even a great process to work […]
3 Workflow Categories and What They Mean to Your Business
Workflows and processes are wonderful things that your business will always, always need. They’re pretty much what helps your business run smoothly and efficiently. And there are many different types of workflows, too. There are workflows that get your products to your customers. Workflows that get the product created. Workflows that get your employees paid. […]
