If you were the manager of a small startup practice, do you think it would be better to invest in a basic software package and then purchase an intermediate or advanced software package as needs grow, or to purchase an advanced package now even though the cost is greater and it likely will have features that will not be used?
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Consider the size of your team, the volume of your business, the complexity of your operations, and the specific tasks that the software needs to handle. Make a list of essential features that your practice requires immediately. Show more…
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