--- title: The SOLID Blog | Annette Gardner (4) description: I’m a Marketing lover that believes in affecting inbound marketing with great content and beautiful design. I also love Pizza and Coffee - in no particular order. (4) --- [![SOLIDitech Business Automation](https://blog.soliditech.com/hs-fs/hub/343611/file-1491814142.png?width=1024&name=file-1491814142.png "SOLIDitech Business Automation")](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog) ** [![Blog Home](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/343611/f345118a-fb72-4618-86d2-482d3380b6d0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/343611/f345118a-fb72-4618-86d2-482d3380b6d0) ** # SOLID Business Automation Blog Filter by Category [show all](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog) [Business Automation](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/business-automation) [Collections](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/collections) [Data Reporting](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/data-reporting) [Development Knowledge](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/development-knowledge) [Financial Processes](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/financial-processes) [Revenue Leakage](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/revenue-leakage) Filter by Category ** - [Show All ](http://thoughtmate-1.hs-sites.com/orange-blog) - [Business Automation](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/business-automation) - [Collections](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/collections) - [Data Reporting](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/data-reporting) - [Development Knowledge](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/development-knowledge) - [Financial Processes](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/financial-processes) - [Revenue Leakage](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/revenue-leakage) ### Posts by Topic - [Business Automation (24)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/business-automation) - [Customer Service (12)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/customer-service) - [Project Management (11)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/project-management) - [Data Security (10)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/data-security) - [Billing (9)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/billing) - [Custom Software Development (8)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/custom-software-development) - [Data Reporting (5)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/data-reporting) - [Collections (4)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/collections) - [Development Knowledge (4)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/development-knowledge) - [Provisioning (4)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/provisioning) - [Financial Processes (3)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/financial-processes) - [Integrated Solutions (3)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/integrated-solutions) - [Revenue Leakage (3)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/revenue-leakage) - [Customer Self-Service (2)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/customer-self-service) - [Customer Portals (1)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/customer-portals) - [Efficiency (1)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/efficiency) - [Time to Market (1)](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/topic/time-to-market) ## Annette Gardner ![Annette Gardner](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/Annette-Gardner-Marketing-Manager.png) I’m a Marketing lover that believes in affecting inbound marketing with great content and beautiful design. I also love Pizza and Coffee - in no particular order. Find me on: - [Read More ** 18 Oct ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/culture---UPDATED.png) ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/culture-is-the-cornerstone-of-automation-success) [** Business Automation Culture is the Cornerstone of Automation Success A [recent study by PMG](http://www.sys-con.com/node/3210483) found that "while automation enhances customer experiences [and] increases productivity, speed demands are stressing IT's abilities and resources, putting business benefits at.. ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/culture-is-the-cornerstone-of-automation-success) ** Annette Gardner - [Read More ** 13 Oct ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/what-is-business-automation.png) ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/what-is-business-automation) [** Business Automation What is Business Automation? It's all the rage and all the cool kids are doing it; from [Amazon's delivery drones](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/from-across-youtube-10-awesome-examples-of-automation) to the [life saving delivery of antiretroviral drugs](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/from-across-youtube-10-awesome-examples-of-automation). Business Automation is everywhere and has fast become the ace.. ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/what-is-business-automation) ** Annette Gardner - [Read More ** 08 Oct ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/3-Key-Elements-Of-An-Effective-Collections-Proces_Updated-Graphics---UPDATED-1.png) ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/3-key-elements-of-an-effective-collections-process) [** Collections 3 Key Elements of an Effective Collections Process The best way to avoid bad debt is to adhere to a simple yet fundamental collections practice - [keep the account good](http://www.vendorseek.com/prevent-delinquent-accounts.asp). But exactly how to do this is a challenge that businesses face on a daily basis. .. ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/3-key-elements-of-an-effective-collections-process) ** Annette Gardner - [Read More ** 17 Sep ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/finance-processes-to-save-time.png) ** Financial Processes 4 Typical Finance Processes that can be Automated to Save 'Mega Time' Saving 'mega time' is a pretty big promise - and is certainly something that grabbed your attention if you’re reading this post. Continue on though dear reader - you will not be disappointed. .. ** Annette Gardner ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/4-typical-finance-processes-that-can-be-automated-to-save-mega-time) - [Read More ** 10 Sep ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/youtube.png) ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/from-across-youtube-10-awesome-examples-of-automation) [** Business Automation From Across YouTube: 10 Awesome Examples of Automation Automation is a [fabulous thing](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/7-benefits-of-business-process-automation). It built the first affordable cars and has paved the way for driverless vehicles. Across the world, automation is enabling businesses to do what they do - brilliantly... ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/from-across-youtube-10-awesome-examples-of-automation) ** Annette Gardner - [Read More ** 03 Sep ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/automation-myths.png) ** Business Automation 14 Common Myths About Business Automation I say 'business automation' and you think '[insert question here]'. The truth is, business automation is a pretty vague term in a pretty big industry. This lack of clarity, along the Hollywood.. ** Annette Gardner ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/14-common-myths-about-business-automation) - [Read More ** 28 Aug ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/statements---UPDATED.png) ** Revenue Leakage Issuing Statements can help reduce bad debt - here's 3 reasons why No one likes getting bills, it doesn't matter if they are delivered via text message, email or post. But in our experience, businesses dislike bad debt even more.Debt that goes bad becomes.. ** Annette Gardner ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/issuing-statements-can-help-reduce-bad-debt-heres-3-reasons-why) - [Read More ** 20 Aug ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/off-the-shelf-or-customised.png) ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/business-automation-off-the-shelf-or-customised) [** Business Automation Business Automation: Off-the-shelf or Customised? Business automation offers an increasing [array of benefits](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/7-benefits-of-business-process-automation). As businesses need to perform ever more complex and labour intensive tasks, it becomes essential to automate manual processes. This.. ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/business-automation-off-the-shelf-or-customised) ** Annette Gardner - [Read More ** 07 Aug ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/reasons-a-dashboard.png) ** Data Reporting 6 Reasons a Great Dashboard is Essential to your Business [Slideshare] Businesses everywhere use key business metrics to track, measure and assess their performance. This allows you to alter your strategy or operations to consistently achieve your goals. Often,.. ** Annette Gardner ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/6-reasons-a-great-dashboard-is-essential-to-your-business-slideshare) - [Read More ** 01 Aug ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/bad-habits.png) ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/10-common-habits-of-a-bad-developer) [** Development Knowledge 10 Common Habits of a Bad Developer There are loads of posts out there telling you how to be a great Developer, we've even written one [here ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/problem-solving-is-the-1-skill-every-developer-should-learn)and [here](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/11-pieces-of-advice-for-new-developers-from-the-solid-dev-team). But, what if you're not great? How do you know if you or your colleagues, or the.. ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/10-common-habits-of-a-bad-developer) ** Annette Gardner - [Read More ** 23 Jul ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/problem-solving.png) ** Development Knowledge Problem Solving is the #1 Skill Every Developer should Learn What's the one skill that any new Developer should focus on learning? Yes, actually learning to code is pretty high on the list. But how would you even know where to start without being able to.. ** Annette Gardner ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/problem-solving-is-the-1-skill-every-developer-should-learn) - [Read More ** 17 Jul ![](https://blog.soliditech.com/hubfs/9-Pieces-of-Advice-for-New-Developers---UPDATED.png) ** Development Knowledge 11 Pieces of Advice for New Developers from the SOLID Dev Team *"The only good thing to do with good advice is pass it on; it is never of any use to oneself."* ― Oscar Wilde, An Ideal HusbandAs a new developer trying to launch a career, you've got a challenging.. ** Annette Gardner ](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/11-pieces-of-advice-for-new-developers-from-the-solid-dev-team) [**](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/3) [1](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/1) [2](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/2) [3](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/3) [4](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/4) [5](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/5) [**](https://blog.soliditech.com/blog/author/annette-gardner/page/5) ### Comment ## Subscribe To Blog ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### contact SOLIDitech Block B, Aintree Park Cnr Doncaster and Loch Road Kenilworth, 7708 +27 86 137 0200 [sales@soliditech.com](mailto:sales@soliditech.com) ### Software ### Recent Posts ### connect with us [**](https://www.facebook.com/soliditech) [**](https://twitter.com/soliditech) [**](http://google.com/+Soliditech-business-automation) [**](http://www.linkedin.com/company/soliditech-pty-ltd) © Copyright 2021 | All Rights Reserved | SOLIDitech (Pty) Ltd