Choose Software Without Regret

A structured framework for evaluating business software. Stop making decisions based on demos.

The Decision Framework 7 Steps

1. Document Current State Pain

Quantify the cost of the status quo. If you can't, you're not ready to buy.

2. Define Must-Have vs Nice-to-Have

Be ruthless. Must-haves are dealbreakers. Everything else isn't.

3. Identify Stakeholders

Who uses it? Who approves? Who implements? Align them before demos.

4. Calculate Total Cost of Ownership

License + implementation + training + support + integration.

5. Run a Scored Evaluation

Decision matrix. Weight requirements. Score vendors. Math beats gut.

6. Check References (Really)

Talk to similar customers. Ask about what they'd do differently.

7. Negotiate with Data

You have competing options and cost visibility. Use it.

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