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What makes a software user friendly?

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  The ease of use of a website or software describes that users can operate the technical system  easily and intuitively . The navigation through the program should of course be structured. In short, the  easier and faster   the user understands the application, the more user-friendly it is. A bad usability leads to negative experiences with the user, so this website/software will be avoided in the future. On the other hand, good usability improves work efficiency, and thus reduces costs. Intuitive The interaction of the user with the system should be self-explanatory and self-evident. A high level of user-friendliness avoids long training phases with the system. With just a few clicks users want to be able to operate the system without long instructions and manuals. Digitalisation in particular is making more and more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) use online solutions that are intuitive to use. Most cloud solutions offer a free trial, allowing potential buyers to try out t

The pitfalls of perfectionism

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  Perfectionism is an emotional trap  that many people succumb to, especially in the professional field. Perfectionism has long been recognized as something important and necessary in the workplace. E mphasizing self-demand, diligence in completing tasks, great attention to detail and avoiding mistakes is a difficult level to maintain. The latter is, of course, something impossible, since human beings make mistakes by nature.  These perfectionist thoughts can bring more problems than good, especially for people who are  more sensitive  than others.  But in general, perfectionism is not a positive thing as we have believed for many years. Both personally and professionally, we must try to do our best and learn about ourselves, our talents and our difficulties every day.  This is not to say that we are never satisfied with the way we have approached our tasks, that we always want more and that we  judge  situations, ourselves and others. This leads to a deep  dissatisfaction  that makes

What needs to be included when creating an invoice

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Making sure your client receives a clear and concise invoice could be the difference in getting paid on time or not so, a good starting point is a well designed and professional invoice that makes a good impression on your clients.  Most accounting software providers include invoice templates which can be modified and tailored to your business needs. This includes adding your logo, address, vat registration number etc.  Your invoice needs to contain all the relevant information in order for your customer to recognise and accept the charge and avoid payment delays. The essential requirements Unique invoice number - this helps identify the invoice and makes allocating payment easier and, helps identify the transaction from a credit note or quotation. Company name and address - your company name and address must be present, you can also include your logo which may well have your company name included as part of your logo.  Date the goods or services were delivered - this is also referr