Why should you consider implementing a SharePoint solution?

What makes the perfect online collaboration tool?

Online collaboration software is growing more and more popular. 2010 looks to be the year of SharePoint and in particular Hosted SharePoint solutions.  Bespoke software companies like our own can help implement such applications within the workplace, but why would you use SharePoint and is it a cost effective way of improving your business?

SharePoint can actually improve many aspects of your business; in fact out of all the software development projects we have completed over the past 20 years, SharePoint has been one of the most satisfying platforms we have worked with.

Reasons to use Microsoft SharePoint;

Improve internal communication - SharePoint is a fantastic way to improve internal communications. By keeping all communication centralised, SharePoint can be effectively used to send internal messages, create discussion boards, share calendars, contacts and diaries.

Encourage team working - coordinate activities and encourage the sharing of information.

Better Project management.  - By working from a centralised location, projects are much easier to manage especially if you have lots of external workers of satellite offices.  Create new projects, manage existing ones and create project milestones all from the same interface. You can also create, assign and delegate tasks, create team leaders and keep your team up to date with the latest activities.

Document management - This is where SharePoint come into its own. Document management from a central location is the way ahead. You can ensure that everyone has access to the latest documentation and manage document workflow. The breadcrumb trail allows you to monitor changes made to business critical documents. It also allows you to view who has made the changes and what has been changed. Previous document versions are saved.

Co-ordinate team members and external workers - If your business has lots of external workers such as sales representatives and home workers then SharePoint is a great way of bringing everyone together.  

Improve customer service levels - Improving your own internal communication will only improve the level of service you can provide to your clients.

Summary.

We have provided a lot of clients with Bespoke SharePoint solutions over the past 5 years and I can honestly say that none of them have regretted investing in the platform. The feedback we have received has been extremely positive and many business owners insist that their overall productivity has increased dramatically.

About us.

Micar Software is a bespoke software development company based in the UK. We provide a range of bespoke applications to a range of clients, from startup businesses to blue chip organisations.