How to Implement Zoho Successfully With A Consulting Partner in India

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How to Implement Zoho Successfully with A
consulting Partner in India

• https//www.aarialife.com/blog/how-implement-zoho-
  successfully/

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• It goes without saying that the
  software-as-a-service (SaaS) market has grown
  exponentially in recent years. And, one software
  in particular that has gained serious popularity
  is Zoho. 
• In todays day and age, many companies are
  seeking Zoho CRM partners in India who can help
  them make the most of the platform, especially
  when it comes to competing with cut-throat
  competition. 
• This is because implementing the Zoho platform
  may not seem daunting, but it is a huge change
  for your company and it needs to be done
  perfectly. If you fail to create a proper
  strategy before starting the implementation
  process, theres a high probability that you will
  lose money and productivity. However, by
  partnering with a Zoho consultant, you will be
  able to avoid any issues and challenges and
  ensuring that the implementation is a success. 
• In this blog, weve discussed certain steps you
  should adopt along with your Zoho consultant
  while implementing the Zoho software. 

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1. Create An Entire Zoho Implementation Team

• Zoho isnt just any software and you cannot
  afford to take the implementation lightly. Hence,
  you should create a Zoho team within your
  company. The team shouldnt be too big to avoid
  any management issues, however, it should capable
  enough to tackle any challenges and get the job
  done. An idea Zoho team should include the
  following 
• Project Manager leads the entire
  implementation 
• Application Developer customizes the system to
  match your requirement 
• Application Analyst ensures proper data
  migration 
• Heads of teams add their inputs in the process 
• Consultant experts in the software 

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2. Develop A Change Management Strategy

• When it comes to a company-wide change, not every
  employee is going to be on-board. This can lead
  to some major challenges if not addressed early
  on in the process. Hence, you should consider
  developing a change management strategy to ensure
  a smooth transition.
• The first step is to conduct an internal survey
  to identify where you will be facing maximum
  resistance. Next, inform your employees of the
  upcoming well in advance to ensure they are
  prepared. Ensure you tell them about the benefits
  of implementing Zoho and why you made the
  decision to make the switch. The most important
  step here is to ensure you give your employees
  the opportunity to provide feedback. As your
  employees are going to be using the software the
  most, they will have the most useful insights on
  how to better the process.

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3. Train Your Employees

• Many companies are so focused on implementing the
  software, they dont pay enough attention to the
  importance of training. If your employees are
  trained well in the process and how to use the
  software, regardless of how flawless your
  implementation is, Zoho will not be able to yield
  the results youre expecting. 
• Its always recommended to follow a mix of
  various tactics, including face-to-face, virtual,
  individual and group training.

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4. Test The Platform Before Going Live

• Before rushing to launch the software, its
  always recommended to first conduct proper
  testing to ensure everything works well and your
  data is safe. Ideally, your IT team should
  conduct the testing on different systems and
  areas. If any issues are detected, your entire
  team should focus on getting is resolved as soon
  as possible to avoid any delays in the launch
  date. Ask your team to look for these common
  errors 
• Functionality
• Performance 
• Usability 
• Data quality 
• Coversions 
• Integration 
• Reporting 
• User acceptance 

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This article is originally appeared on

• https//www.aarialife.com/blog/how-implement-zoho-
  successfully/