IT Proposal - Summary of information sheets for IT proposals and free downloads

• Why change your present system? - A list of of 30 widely used reasons for changing systems
• Project scope checklist - A checklist of 30 points to consider for a software project scope document - Copy available for free download
• IT project proposal - Preparation tips and proposal checklists
• Proposal format - Ideas to improve the format and appearance of your IT project proposal document
• Basic ROI calculation - A review of the basic ROI calculation and its use within IT project proposals
• Return on investment calculator - For IT system proposals - Copy available for free download
• Proposal evaluation sheet - 55 IT software project proposal points to consider, from the executive board point of view - Copy available for free download

Selection process - Summaries of the information sheets about the software / system selection process

• Selection steps - 10 key steps in selecting a new software system
• Critical success factors - 7 critical success factors for a successful system selection
• Vendor meeting - Planning tips for a successful first meeting with a software vendor

RFP guidance - IT RFP guidance sheets: RFP preparation and evaluation

• RFP / RFI - An outline of the main components of an IT RFP / RFI (Request for Proposal / Information)
• RFP / RFI evaluation - An overview of evaluating RFP / RFI responses using scorecards and evaluation matrix
• RFP scoring guidelines - 15 key guidelines for scoring IT software proposals / RFP’s
• Rating criteria for rfp - An overview of rating criteria which can be used in evaluating software RFP’s

System trends - An overview of the current Accounting, CRM, HR and Payroll system trends and business impacts. Specific software, web, non-web and software market trends are covered in:

• Accounting software trends
• CRM software trends
• HR software trends
• Payroll software trends

Software criteria - A summary of essential software criteria.

Specific software functionality and management information criteria are covered in:

• Accounting software criteria
• CRM software criteria
• HR software criteria
• Payroll software criteria

Other essential criteria include:

• Software efficiency criteria - Covering system reliability, operational efficiency and ease of use
• Software vendor criteria - Covering maintenance and support, implementation assistance, training, vendor expertise / reputation

Exhibitions, events, conferences and expos - A summary of online and ‘live’ exhibitions, conferences, expos, trade show events - related to Accounting, CRM, HR and Payroll systems, and categorised by region

• Events in USA and Canada
• Events in the UK
• Events in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
• Events in Asia and Pacific Region
• Exhibition tips - How to get the most out of attending exhibitions

Directory of Resources - Links to other sites providing impartial information, news and articles about Accounting, CRM, HR and Payroll software systems

• Axia-Directory.org - A new and expanding Resource Directory with more websites, information and news about selecting and implementing Accounting, CRM, HR and Payroll software
• Add a Resource - Click to add your website to the Directory of Resources / Axia-Directory.org

Download - IT proposal / software system selection tools available for free download