
App of the Month: ReportPlus
Data Analytics for all. Keeping consistent with the theme of utilizing KPIs, ReportPlus is an intuitive data visualization dashboard that can help you gain new insights and make smarter decisions faster. This application was built by user experience experts specifically for business users. The software is touch enabled to make it incredibly simple to create unique dashboards in minutes that lays out all of the metrics you need to see. Perfect for sharing data with clients in


Adopting a Culture of Adaptation
Evolution is a scary thing. Why abandon the comforts and security of methods that have always worked for your enterprise? They would consistently yield a sufficient ROI and seemed to provide room for organizational growth. As a manager, why would I look to any other business solution? Simply put: it may not last long. Technology is increasing an an exponential, and for managers, daunting rate. To quote Moore's Law, which can essentially be boiled down to, technology and proce


The Impact of Effective KPI's
At Mainspring Solutions, we consistently harp on improving business processes to yield the greatest output with your given resources. As we have discussed previously, implementing lean operations or identifying/removing defective processes are both effective ways to help your business prosper; but, at the heart of this lies the concept of KPI's. KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) are company goals that are often derived from an organizational strategy, then measured through p


What Have You Missed?
In the past 6 months, we have put out a variety of articles about best practices as well as tools that can help you and your business succeed. We hope these articles can help share our insight on strategies that are relevant to your industry to help your enterprise grow and succeed. Check out the following links below to learn about some of our featured applications that can be quickly implemented to help many pain points in your business. Insightly: The CRM designed for smal


Semi-Annual Message
It seems as if we are flying through 2017, an have already reached the half-way point in the year. We hope that all of you have had a successful Q1 & Q2, and have set an effective strategy to finish off the year strong. This has been a big year for Mainspring solutions. We started off the year by changing our website and overall aesthetic to better reflect the level of professionalism and quality service we provide. Along with this, we have re-launched our monthly SpringBoard

App of the Month: Insightly
No size is too small for a CRM. Whether you run your own business or are a part of a small enterprise, creating better communications with your clients and targets is imperative to your success. Meet Insightly, a powerful and user-friendly CRM software that has been streamlined to cut out the clutter and operate as an intuitive tool for anyone, regardless of their technological expertise. Insightly not only helps businesses organize client interactions, but also track project


Blockchain Technology in Healthcare
Odds are that by this point, you've at least heard the term 'blockchain' used; but what exactly is it, how can it be implemented into various industries, and how can it become a staple in healthcare management? Moore’s Law states that the processing power and capabilities of computers double every two years. This demonstrates that in technology and business, companies must always be aware of new competition and emerging technology that could render them obsolete. In considera


How to Follow Through with Your Initiatives
A businesses' core competencies should be the the centerpiece of their day-to-day focus. If a company cannot find it's niche and strengths and operate within them, they will not be able to succeed. Aside from core business operations, are growth opportunities. These require a different set of skills and metrics to successfully capture, but all should stem from an awareness of your customer's priorities and pain points. At the beginning of every year, or perhaps quarterly, ent


Healthcare Spotlight: Group Purchasing Organizations
If you are in the healthcare industry and are involved in the purchasing process, odds are you have heard of a GPO. Group Purchasing Organizations are entities used to leverage the purchasing power of a group of businesses to provide the best prices to their clients. The first healthcare GPO was created in the early 1900s to assist in a New York hospital system's buying needs. Since then, many GPO companies have formed to assist in promoting quality healthcare relief and help

App of the Month: DropTask
DropTask is an application designed for individuals or entire enterprises who are looking to achieve more. With emphasis on simplicity, DropTask’s vibrant and colourful interface delivers an enjoyable task management experience for individuals and teams who are working together on even the most complex projects.
Whether you’re managing a remote team, planning an event, or simply looking to keep daily work organized in one place – DropTask provides an intuitive workspace wh