How does Apptivo make money?

Posted by Puneet Yamparala

Apptivo is a collection of several applications to help run your business for free. But any viable business needs to generate revenue to sustain itself – this is especially true when businesses like yours are entrusting your data and depend on a single platform for all of your operations. So, lets answer that question – how does Apptivo make money? … Continue reading


Software Solutions to Improve Business Efficiency

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

If anyone should know what it takes to be highly effective and efficient in today’s economy it should be Steve Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive. An email sent out by Ballmer just prior to doing a talk about Microsoft’s lineup for the season read, indicated that businesses needed to save more, spend less, and learn to use technology for the maximum … Continue reading


Modern Thinking for the Modern Business Wanting to Streamline

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

Today’s business environment is much different than in the past. The markets are highly competitive and the race to keep revenues up and costs down is something businesses of all sizes find themselves facing. Streamlining is one important way to keep costs down. Modern businesses looking to streamline should use modern thinking, and that should include the use of CRM … Continue reading


Project Management for Miner Technologies Web Design Small Business Management | Apptivo Case Study

Posted by Todd Miner

Company Overview Miner Technologies Web Design is a web development firm that provides a variety of website solutions and IT services across North America. They offer affordable pricing and top-quality service to assist both individuals and small business looking to build a web-presence and/or improve their IT infrastructure. Problem Miner Technologies Web Design targets customers looking for a solution that … Continue reading


Analyzing and Improving Your Business Activities

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

Activities may vary greatly according to the various job functions in a firm. But broadly, you can classify activities into two groups: 1. Activities that focus on the short term, that help your firm achieve its tactical or operational activities. 2. Activities that focus on the longer term, that help your firm achieve its strategic objectives. Michael Porter, in his … Continue reading


The Value of Business Process Outsourcing for Small Business

Posted by Apptivo Business Advisory Team

Jenny has outsourced her payroll operations to a payroll company but has no intention of outsourcing any of her customer service tasks even though they can be done cheaper by call center workers in the Philippines. On the other hand Jack outsources his technical division but wouldn’t ever consider outsourcing labor because he doesn’t believe he could get the expertise … Continue reading