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Week 2: What's Actually Stopping You from Upgrading Your Business Systems?

11 Mar 2025 10:41 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)

Let's address the elephant in the room. You already know your business has outgrown its spreadsheets. You've felt the pain of version control nightmares, watched opportunities slip through the cracks, and wasted countless hours on manual data entry.


You're also well aware that better solutions exist...

Week 1:Why Your Spreadsheets Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Business Growth

05 Mar 2025 10:37 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)

Remember when your business was small enough that a few simple spreadsheets could track everything? Those were simpler times. But if you're reading this, you've probably noticed the cracks starting to show.


Let's be honest – we've all been there. The moment you realize you're maintaining multiple ...

Ditch The Spreadsheets

02 Sep 2024 15:19 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)
Are spreadsheets slowing down your business? At Element Technology Services, we specialise in helping small businesses like yours streamline sales and client management with Zoho Bigin—an easy-to-use CRM designed to replace outdated spreadsheets and manual processes.

As a certified Zoho Bigin partner...

Watch your customer relationships flourish

28 May 2024 12:00 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)
Bigin isn't just a CRM for fledgling companies; it's a long-term partner that grows and adapts alongside your business. So ditch the spreadsheets and embrace the potential of Bigin. Watch your customer relationships flourish as your business takes root and soars towards success

Business Travel Insights for Everyone

21 May 2024 11:57 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)
Business Travel Insights for Everyone: Unveiling Savings with Zoho Analytics (Even if You're Not a Data Whiz)

Does your company spend a significant amount on business travel? Wondering if there's a way to optimize those expenses without needing a PhD in data analysis? Look no further than Zoho Analyt...

Why Bigin Makes Managing Customers a Breeze

14 May 2024 11:53 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)
Spreadsheets. They've been our workhorse for years, but when it comes to customer relationships, they can feel like a tangled mess. Ever spent hours hunting for a specific contact or copying data between endless sheets

 How BI Tools Became Business Essentials 

09 May 2024 12:30 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)

Imagine trying to run a business based on blurry pictures. That's what it was like for many companies before Business Intelligence (BI) tools came along. These tools helped unlock the hidden insights buried within mountains of data, but there was a catch: you needed a translator, someone who spoke &...

Why Your CRM Owner is Key to Business Success

17 Apr 2024 11:53 - By Gavin Smith - Comment(s)

Customer relationship management (CRM) systems are powerful tools for businesses of all sizes. They streamline communication, enhance sales pipelines, and improve customer service – all contributing to a company's overall success. However, simply implementing a CRM isn't enough. To truly unlock its ...