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How Digital Transformation Aids Business Growth (Guest)

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Digital transformation has become a buzzword in recent years. What does it mean exactly? How can businesses benefit from it? The term “digital transformation” refers to the adoption of new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within organizations. The term was coined by Gartner Inc., a research firm … Read more

Feature Showcase: Location, Mapping & GPS Features

Ever wished you could glance at a map and see your business activities? When you have multiple sites in various locations – with employees bouncing between them – it can quickly become an admin nightmare. That’s why our Mapping features are so valued – but more on that in a … Read more

How To Find Consulting Clients With 11 Proven Methods

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The search for consulting clients is becoming more competitive, with the consulting market set to grow steadily into 2026 and likely beyond. In honour of our Consulting Partner program, we’ve decided to look at some ways you can get new clients as a new or experienced consultant. You may have … Read more

How To Convince Your Clients To Embrace Digital

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When you adopt digital solutions as a part of your methodology, your life (and your client’s) becomes easier. Still, some people kick against the idea of digital. They’ve been working in a specific way for years, and their resistance to change is high. Why fix what isn’t broken, right? It’s easy … Read more

Feature Showcase: Data Source REST Connector

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It’s never ideal to have to pull developers off a project to assist with other things. Especially something you could do yourself! The good news is that you can now transfer data from an external REST-enabled web service to Appenate using the REST Connector For Data Sources. You get to spare … Read more

7 Ways To Provide More Client Value Without Spending A Dime

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Consulting is an ever-growing occupation. You compete with more firms to reach the same clients every day, no matter what industry you serve. Thus, it’s essential to stand out (which takes resources). This is something many consultancies – especially individuals – don’t have in excess.  What’s more, clients are demanding … Read more

How To Create A Custom Maintenance Report Form

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Machine failures are a blight on industries the world over. While some are sudden and unexpected, the truth is that many of them can be prevented by proper maintenance.  The key is information, and when running a busy operation, info isn’t always easy to come by. That’s why setting up … Read more

7 Tips To Build Client Trust For Lasting Relationships

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Building trust with your clients is essential in any business. It’s even more critical when you’re a consultant, and your reputation is everything.  That’s why it’s critical to build and maintain trust throughout the client journey – the initial contact, working relationship and post-project. Each stage presents opportunities to gain … Read more

Feature Showcase: GDPR Compliance

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If you collect data from EU citizens, you’ve probably heard of the GDPR. Non-compliance regarding this policy can result in fines of up €20 million (sheesh!). To prevent that, we offer a GDPR-compliant platform for any data you need to collect in your working processes.  That’s why Stephen, Development Manager … Read more