Avaza 

Overview

• Web-based SaaS business management software for small businesses

• 24/7 support chat with fast response time and numerous help guides online 

• 14 day free trial but if you ask the support team they can extend it for up to 2 months (or maybe more) 

• Can be integrated with over 1500 different applications eg Google Drive, Mailchimp, Slack  

• Good for projects that require some streamlining of day to day processes. Some examples include 

  • Tracking employee time on portal and creating invoices based on time sheets 

  • Keeping track of expenses and budgeting  

  • Organizing projects and tasks 

  • Keeping track of external and internal clients (and linking them to projects, timesheets and invoices) 

• Features

  • Gantt Chart  

  • Variety of reporting functionality - eg Project Management, Finance, Expense  

  • Client Portal - this means the organization’s clients can get access if desired 

  • Available as a phone application for iOS and Android  

Pros

• Great for clients who are not technologically savvy 
• No front/back-end maintenance needed - everything is done by the Avaza development team 
  

• Ability to schedule demos for free with support staff 

• Simple and intuitive user interface 

FormTitan

GivePulse: https://www.givepulse.com/

• Utility: GivePulse is an event management system that allows you to keep track of registrations for events, whether this be for volunteers, employees, or guests. Events can be public or private, and shifts can be created for the events, which qualified individuals can then register for. Volunteers/employees of the organization have personal accounts and can be tracked by hours worked. GivePulse also allows for multiple subgroups within the main organization, so volunteers/employees can be divided by specialty.
• Pricing: https://www.givepulse.com/pricing
• We created a silver account for $8 per month, then added on two more subgroups for an additional $8 per month.
• Support is helpful in determining system needs and the price of that system.
• Additional Info: GivePulse has a responsive support team that is quick to answer any questions as needed.

Salesforce 

Thryv

• Thryv is a user-friendly CRM system commonly used by small businesses 
• The basic plan costs $60 a year 
• Features functionality to integrate with Squarespace so you can install additional widgets for no additional cost to your website, such as a calendar for scheduling appointments and a client portal to allow customers to track their purchases/view account activity/send files/make payments 
• Compatible with Braintree, an easy to use invoicing method. 
• They have a blog that offers advice to small businesses for good automated emails and text messages to start your CRM system off with 
• Their website offers free documentation, webinars, and live online support. There is a 24/7 chat room with a live rep. 
• Thryv is accessible on iOS and Android-operated mobile devices 
• They offer a free 7-day demo here: https://www.thryv.com/small-business-lp2/?&ds_lpt_start&ds_lpt_end&gclid=CjwKCAiAo8jgBRAVEiwAJUXKqJuWBrEecRcUTmUyLL66EuroNiKciMFfRAlcANCMPRUxaQkTHFQQYRoCEkkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 
• Watch this short tutorial on Thryv for small businesses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_C8JREfI90