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Learn more about different types of software available through Help to Grow: Digital, how to identify what your business needs, and use our step-by-step guide to embrace new ways of working.
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6 steps to choosing software
Digital technologies can help your business grow. Our 6 steps will steer you through the buying process, so you can make the right choice.
Find out moreStep 1: Set objectives for new software
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Before you think about which software to buy, you need to know what problems you want it to solve. Work out why you’re buying it and what you want it to achieve.
Read the articleStep 2: Write your requirements list
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Download our checklist to help you draw up a list of the features you need software to have. This will help you compare products and choose the right one for you.
Read the articleStep 3: Calculate your software budget
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Download our 2 checklists to help you understand the potential financial benefits and savings, plus the financial costs, you need to consider before buying software.
Read the articleStep 4: Buy software with confidence
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Once you know what you can spend on new software, it’s time to talk to suppliers, get quotes and trial some products. Find out the questions to ask and what to watch out for.
Read the articleStep 5: Make new software work for your team
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There are lots of potential challenges when introducing new technology into your business. Download our checklist for tips to help ensure that getting buy-in from your team isn’t one of them.
Read the articleStep 6: Get your money’s worth
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With your new software in place, it’s time to review whether it’s achieving everything you wanted it to, or whether it needs improvements. Here’s how to do it.
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