Episode B1.008 Selection Based on Price, Integration, and Scalability

RESULTS RADIO..."Let's Grow Together"

Introduction
You've heard of iOS right?
Apple's multi-billion dollar operating system started off only really being good at a few things. They changed the way we do computing. It's your turn to think differently.

Over the past 3 weeks, we've covered the components of YOUR business operating system. CRM, ERP, & BI...acronyms that roughly translate to:

• Take care of my external customers
• Integrate my customer life cycle
• Take care of my internal customers
• Rise and repeat

​Infrastructure will empower your business to thrive and today we're going to figure out how to niche into a viable and scalable BOS[Business Operating System] 1.0.
Have a great business week.

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Show ObjectivesAs with all the things, I'm not here to tell you what to buy, but instead to hone in on some gotchas that'll affect your decision making process. While I was working on my notes for today's show the most glaring example of BOS 1.0 was iOS. It didn't do much when it first came out and your BOS 1.0 needs to really just do — enough. Enough to keep you sane, be prepared for the learning and growth curves ahead, and deliver the experience that gets you TO those curves. Up to this point we've been dreaming big. Now it's time to discern between our wants and our needs. Let's do it!

Key Issues - Owner Perspective:

1. How much "operating system" can I afford?
2. What core features should I start with?
3. How do I assess my future operational needs?

What You Need to Know

• Funding. You may have some, you may not. Either way, you need a clear picture of your operating expenses in order to properly plan those resources and apply them well.
• As a smedium sized biz boss, you may be tempted to dive into shiny apps that promise they do-it-all, but wait!
  • Do you need it all?
  • Do you want it all?
  • Does it do "it all" well enough to actually be effective for your biz?
• How to define clear business goals and track them.

What You Need to Do

1. Define goals/objectives that empower you to work SMARTER - Specific. Measurable. Actionable. Realistic. Time-bound. Evaluate. Readjust. (oh yeah - we're going there)
2. Narrow your focal point in terms of your business needs vs big dreams/ vision/ wants.
3. Decide on systems that meet your budget, work in your strengths, and balance your weaknesses.

Resources

• iPhone with 28% of US Smartphone Marketshare for Q4 2007

Shows

• Previous: Episode B1.007 Research Business Intranets (BI)
• Next: Episode Episode B1.009 Build CRM for GoLive

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Written by: RJ Lewis

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