Startup companies are not for the weak of heart—growing a business from the ground up takes money, experimenting and thorough planning that bigger, more established business generally don’t have to worry about on a daily basis.
One of the biggest decisions companies must make at the beginning of their startups is also one of the most important: the decision of what software they should use for running, organizing and communicating within their company.
Bad software plans can be huge detriments to startups, while good software decisions can be extraordinarily beneficial. The following is a broad guide to smart things to think about and overall best practices startup companies should keep in mind when considering their software options.