At Practical Business Systems, our primary business is IT consulting services, but our expertise extends to all aspects of business services. We are strong both in programming and creativity, which means you get products that look good and do what they're supposed to - which is pretty important.

One of the defining differences of our company is our modular approach to solutions. Basically, this means that, instead of reinventing the wheel every time we need something round, we use the one we already invented. Sometimes, we'll have to modify the wheel to make it suit the situation; other times, it's a perfect fit as is. In either case, we don't waste time coming up with a solution that already exists and our clients don't waste money paying for unnecessary labor. The end result is that we're frequently able to give our customers a product tailored to their specific needs for far less than they expect.

In particular, we specialize in the following:

Websites

Our expertise is in fully optimized e-commerce sites, although we build everything from simple one-page web presence sites to complex ones with streaming video, member log-ins, shopping carts, calendars, contact forms, mailing lists and every other bell and whistle you can think of. We have copywriters on staff to help with content, graphic designers to suggest optimal layouts and colors, programmers to create code for user-friendly functionality, and analysts to help you track performance every step of the way. If you're going to have a website - and in today's economy, every business must - you need one worth your time and investment. We like to go one step further and give you a website that will return that investment - several times over.

Time and Billing Systems

A time and billing system allows you to track labor allocations and costs which, in turn, allows you to track your billing. In just a few keystrokes, you can pull reports detailing everything from monthly overviews to hour-by-hour accounting. Ours is a flexible system which allows for remote data entry; multiple billing rates, even for the same client; multiple projects within a single category; and easy generation of invoices. We've been told our T&B system is one of the simplest and most user-friendly out there; if you're in the market, this could be the system you need.

Contact Management Systems

Contact management is a critical component of any company. Access to ready and accurate data such as primary decision makers, product details, last contact made, and current status of prospects is vital--especially if your company is in a growth phase. If you've struggled to make an off-the-shelf CM system fit your needs, talk to us about building a customized one for you instead, or see if we can adapt what you're currently using. Chances are, we already have many of the components you need and you can get the system you want without spending a fortune.

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