The effort and money
you devote to automation pays a return over time. Therefore, automation should
be viewed as an investment, not an expense. And, as with any investment, you
should minimize your risk.
Here are some ways to
minimize your risk in automating.
1. Set a short time
horizon. Look to recovering your investment in no more
than twelve months.
Typically, you should be able to do it in three or six months.
2. Proceed in small
steps. Automation may affect you, your employees, and your clients. You don’t
want the resulting change to overwhelm anyone.
3. Be selective. In
choosing which aspects of your operation to automate, strike a balance between
the ease of implementation and potential benefit.
4. Conserve your
cash. Rent your system at first, instead of buying it. Monthly subscription
will reduce your cash
outlay, and give you the option to cancel if things don’t work out.
5. Do your homework.
Talk with two or three suppliers, get detailed quotes and, above all, ask for
references. The time you spend upfront will save you a lot of time in the
future.
In the end, you have
more revenue, more profit, and a stronger competitive position.
Our goal is to have
you as our client for a long time. When you call us, we will identify a
solution that’s right for you. You will have the option to rent, lease, or buy
your system. You can host the software yourself, or have us host it for you.
We will explain these
options and help you with the cost-benefit analysis. If you are satisfied with
the investment proposition, we will demonstrate our system and answer your questions. We will give you
references, so you can check how our
other clients are using similar systems.
When you sign up, we
will install the software remotely on your server, or set it up on our server.
We will train you and get you going. We will check back to see if you need additional training. Meanwhile,
you can call anytime you have a question.
August Systems support is your ultimate
security. Our Customer Support reps understand agency operations, know our
software, and can be reached instantly by phone. You also receive regular
software updates from us. That way, your
software is always current, and your investment is always secure.
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