In that case, we assist the Association in Evaluating and Selecting a New System . We complete a number of activities within this type of project including, but not limited to, identifying system and business requirements, evaluating potential vendors, facilitating demonstrations, conducting the evaluation meeting, and preparing a Project Summary Document which serves as the audit trail for the entire process. When an Association prefers to fully utilize the capabilities of the new software, they consider adapting their business processes to the software rather than customizing the software to meet their current processes. In this case, we offer a Business Process Review service. We look at workflow within the organization and recommend ways in which the Association can optimize those processes.
Associations often request a staffing analysis along with the business process analysis.
An Association may be satisfied with the current system but want to look at how processes and services can be web-enabled. In this case, we conduct an Internet Analysis to help the Association capitalize on the capabilities of both software and staff. When an Association wants to strategically position itself in the Internet, we provide e-Business Strategic Planning . While we work with a methodology for all of the above services, we work with the Association to tailor this methodology to its needs. As such, some projects are fixed fee while others are based on an hourly billing.