- Does it have a demo or free trial I can take advantage of?
- Does the price meet my budget?
- What are the PC requirements?
- Is it secure?
- Do I want a desktop-based solution or a hosted online service?
- Is it easy to learn?
- Does the vendor provide online, phone, and e-mail support?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Choose your project management software application
There are dozens of viable project management and timeline software solutions that can handle simple-to-very complex tasks. Match the complexity of your projects with the cost and features of your solution. Some enterprise-class solutions, for example, can come with a steep learning curve and include features most small businesses will never use.I recommend: Check out TheSoftwareNetwork.com's Project Management Software List, Infogoal.com's Project Management Software Directory, Project Management Software Review's Top Ten PM Software Reviews, ProjectReference's Software Project Management Resources, Project Magazine's Project Management Software List, Web-based-software.com's Project Management Software List, and FindApp.com's Project Management Software List, which is particularly handy because it notes reviews, user ratings, and price.
Consider Web-based PM software solutions
Just as open-source has brought an increasing number of consumer software programs, there are also business options available. Most come with the standard features, including project reporting, timeline software and the ability to manage an entire project from conception to completion.I recommend: Check out Project.net, which has PM software options available for a variety of operating system platforms, including Linux.
Get your people trained on project management software
There's plenty of project-management training available but the gold standard is certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).I recommend: Apply for PMI certification. Find more training in project management and project management software, PM consultants and educational organizations at Business.com.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Most PM software or timeline software helps you define specific objectives that you can assemble into a completed project.
- PM software can help you allocate people, time, and resources to get those specific goals accomplished. PM software, particularly when multiple employees can share access to it, can help keep your project team on the same page and help you track expenses, deadlines, and milestones.
- You can customize most PM software to meet your specific needs so that you can use the same software to complete a construction project that you might also use to open a new retail store.
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