Clevyr, Inc - Application Development and Custom Software • 13th April 2020

Clevyr, Inc - What COVID-19 means for employers

The recent spread and recommended quarantine due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is leaving companies scrambling to create work from home policies. Remote working has been on trend over the last couple of years, with many companies slowly introducing the concept among employees. Many experts predicted this year to be the year of remote work. Little did they know that the concerns and onset spread of COVID-19 would accelerate the shift to working from home by companies nationwide.

Clevyr, Inc - Application Development and Custom Software • 24th March 2020

Clevyr, Inc - Finding Your Development Partner - Shall We Dance?

There are few things in life we can equate to a waltz. A perfectly timed sequence of dance steps that requires partners who are in sync with the other. Each step is anticipated then well-executed. A communication of where the dance will lead to as the music defines the tempo. Much like a waltz finding the ideal development partner will either ensure success or delays. So how does one find the right development partner? There are many things to consider when exploring your options when seeking o

Clevyr, Inc - Application Development and Custom Software • 24th March 2020

Clevyr, Inc - Finding Your Development Partner - Tango, Not a Limbo

Working with a development partner should have a fair balance between your vision and the reality of what is possible. This does not mean you should sacrifice your standards or expectations, neither should your chosen development team. This isn’t a limbo; the bar doesn’t rise and fall where either party is expected to contort themselves to make it work. You want to avoid this scenario where one minute the bar is high without any issues and the next so low that nothing can be accomplished. Roadb

Clevyr, Inc - Application Development and Custom Software • 24th March 2020

Clevyr, Inc - Why You Should Build Custom Software

There comes a time when organizations grow, pivot or disrupt themselves in ways “off-the-shelf" software simply can’t support. The initial low-cost investment may seem like a great idea at the time, but over the long haul is it saving money? Maybe. But, maybe not. Inexpensive routes rarely lead to lean and efficient software. The consumer often pays for features that don’t meet their organization’s needs. What’s the alternative? Custom software. Despite a higher price tag, there are many advanta

Clevyr, Inc - Application Development and Custom Software • 24th March 2020

Clevyr, Inc - Find Your Development Partner - The Beat Goes On

A dance is only as good as the beat. Your software product is only as good as the relationship you have with your development company. That relationship relies on more than just the initial vetting process. Setting the tempo for your relationship from start to finish requires involvement. Once you move forward with your chosen development partner, keep in mind that being actively involved in the process not only allows for the team to create a software product that meets your needs but can avoid

Clevyr, Inc - Application Development and Custom Software • 24th March 2020

Clevyr, Inc - WFH Toolkit - Staying productive as a remote worker

Remote working has been a trending topic in the tech world for the past couple of years. Now with the spread of COVID-19 or more commonly known as the Coronavirus, many companies are not only encouraging but mandating that all employees work from home, now being commonly referred to as WFH. Communities around the country are complying with CDC recommendations like social distancing. At Clevyr, our team is utilizing digital portals and intranet tools to transition to #WFH life. The idea of worki

28th December 2018

Websites - The Headache You Need

Use engaging imagery. Stock photos are fine but it does depend on your niché. If you are an insurance agent, use images of real clients. Prospective clients will feel more inclined to contact you about your services if you are authentic with them.

Millennial by Default • 27th December 2018

Not Always Right: The Great Customer Service Divide

Whether you have been a customer or have worked in a customer service-based business, you are familiar with this statement. The phrase was coined in 1909 by Harry Gordon Selfridge owner of Selfridges based in London, England. It’s a phrase used by businesses over the past 100 years to create the image of loyalty and a guarantee to customers. A promise that is merely a facade.

Millennial by Default • 21st November 2018

Facebook: Money Pit or Business Owner’s Friend?

Facebook. Most of us us it. Many of our parents even manage to use the large social community to post memes, misinformed political rants, and share photos. So, while that does not cover the entire expanse of Facebook, it has devolved into the tired standard. For Businesses, Facebook has become a MONEY PIT. That can work one of two ways – it can either eat through your profits or gain you an audience you may not have had before. Is it right for your business?

Millennial by Default • 8th August 2017

Fork in the Road: Changing Your Plans, Not Your End Goals

For some, life is a constant series of obstacles, choices, and changes. In my life, it seems this is an absolute fact. Not too long ago I wrote about changing my focus and direction at school. Recent life happenings have presented themselves in such a manner that I have no option but change my plans with school, life, and career for the foreseeable future. The thing is, my end goal is the same.

Millennial by Default • 8th August 2016

When Too Honest Is Merely Opinion

It comes to a point where our own inability to be open with others hinders us. We become unable to empathize with the insecurities that others may have. To be “real” with another person, there must be trust. Without trust, we remain guarded. Is this a false front? Not necessarily. It is simply sharing who we are in increments. We shield ourselves from further hurt and pain by presenting only portions of ourselves.

Millennial by Default • 30th July 2016

Are You Content with Your Website Content? Part I

I am an article skimmer. There are few articles that I will commit the time to read word for word. I will skim for key data to create a summary in my head, just the basics of what I need to know. It’s something I did in school. It was how I studied because I grew up at the start of the testing trend. Testing, testing, testing. My mad skimming skills have translated into adulthood.

Millennial by Default • 24th July 2016

Over Share Much -Are You Overwhelming Your Followers?

Multiple social media accounts can allow you to reach a broader audience. It can also become overwhelming. Without a plan, in place, you may find yourself overlooking an account or two. Developing an effective marketing plan and linking several accounts together can allow you to streamline the process. However, linking all of your accounts can quickly lead to over posting.

Millennial by Default • 24th July 2016

Are You Down With The Hashtag?

Hashtags (#) that little pound symbol that once was exclusively for touch tone phones. It’s a talented little symbol. It is the symbol that could make or break your online presence.

Clients A.R.M. LLC • 20th June 2016

How Not to Kill Your Team’s Motivation

Employee motivation is essential to the health of your business. Your team is the backbone of your business. They support your business. They are the drive behind completing company goals. High employee turnover can hurt your bottom line. It can also affect your clients who become accustomed to working with your staff. Clients like dealing with someone that they trust. They cannot build a trusting relationship if your staff changes too often. Employees can become unmotivated on their own. There

Clients A.R.M. LLC • 20th June 2016

8 Marketing Tips to Help Your Architecture Firm Grow

Architecture firms, like any other business, need to have solid business goals in place. Your business needs a system to track clients, projects, invoice –accounts payable and receivable—and any other pertinent details associated with running your business. In order to get clients and make money, your firm needs a great marketing strategy in place. Marketing gets your business seen by potential clients. Without a marketing plan, your firm won't garner the clientele and exposure you need to grow.

Clients A.R.M. LLC • 2nd June 2016

What You Need to Know About Medical Billing in 2016

The nature of medical billing, coding, insurance, and collections are ever changing. There are countless regulations in place to govern how practices bill for services. Physicians are left needing to juggle between providing care to patients and ensuring the back-office is running efficiently. Finding balance to maintain your practice is the goal. That’s why we’ve put together this post. Although medical doctors are experts on the human body, they often don’t know the basics of medical billing.

Clients A.R.M. LLC • 2nd June 2016

5 Strategies to Reduce Overdue AR

Overdue accounts receivables can become a headache to you and your business. Overdue invoices can negatively affect your business. It’s not just about your bottom line. If you’re looking to obtain a business loan, lenders will consider the past due accounts that you have as part of your books. Maintaining a relationship with a client is valuable, but getting them to pay their bill on time is essential.  You can help to prevent overdue accounts by implementing consistent processes, working with y

Clients A.R.M. LLC • 1st June 2016

How to Fully Utilize Employee Productivity to Enhance Your Business

Employee productivity is an important factor in any business. Productivity manifests itself in the form of results for any organization. The sustainability and survival of a business is based upon the input and efficiency of the work produced. So, the question for business owners is how can you fully utilize employee productivity to enhance your business? Here are 9 things to consider about employee productivity. A decrease in productivity does not fall squarely on the shoulders of an employee.

Clients A.R.M. LLC • 1st June 2016

First-party or Third-party Collections: Which is Right for Your Business?

Determining how to handle accounts receivables for your business can often become confusing and stressful. Each business is unique and requires their own plans of action to minimize and resolve billing issues. In this volatile economy, dealing with slow-paying customers becomes a challenge. Often, businesses are faced with taking serious actions by turning accounts over to a collections agency to resolve the owed debt. What Are Your Options? Just like in every other aspect of your business, yo