Most Zoho apps are highly customizable and can be used by both small and large businesses in various industries across different global regions. It is best to work with a Zoho Partner that has worked with a different types of businesses as this shows their range in terms of business and industry knowledge. The best place to assess this would be looking at a few of their customers to determine the type of businesses that they have worked with.

An important thing to note is that you should not judge the Zoho Partner by the size of their business. Vanity metrics are amazing to look at on paper but do not necessarily translate to solid performance results. Zoho has a powerful suite of business apps that can be successfully deployed and managed by the smallest of teams. It will not always be the case when you need to hire a large business to fulfill your business needs and requirements.

Due to the fact that we are living in a highly competitive global business environment, software consultants should bring more than just IT skills to the table. Every business has its own unique requirements and challenges that software consultants should be aware of. The Zoho Partner should display an understanding of how a business needs to operate in order for it to succeed. Such insight is invaluable as they will give the most suitable recommendations and action plans to solve your problems as well as identify opportunities for potential business growth. 

Zoho has more than 45 online business applications with some of the top ones being mainly Zoho CRM, Zoho Books, Zoho One, Zoho Inventory and Zoho People. Knowing which of the top Zoho business apps the Zoho Partner already offers and supports is a good reflection of not only their experience but level of expertise. These apps require a lot of existing comprehensive knowledge on Zoho to be able customise, integrate, automate, implement and support them. If a Zoho Partner is already offering any of these, they are highly likely going to be able to manage other Zoho business apps. These apps are also widely used by many companies across the world and play an integral part into boosting sales, driving team productivity and improving complex business processes. 

A Zoho Partner that designs the entire execution process with a clear strategy in mind will set you on the right path. They will also save you a lot of time and money which should already be an important consideration in your decision making. This blueprint is evident in the way they interact with you, the nature in which they conduct their needs analysis and business requirements gathering process. Knowing that you are working with a team that has a clear understanding of what they need to do to help you achieve your strategic goals will give you peace of mind. It also helps you to better manage your expectations as timelines, costs, milestones and deliverables are shared with you transparently. This will give you a critical eagle-eye-view of how the entire project will be implemented which should help you to better manage your own internal operations and resources during the period. If you would like to know more about our Zoho Implementation Services, you can view them here https://www.infolytics.co.za/implementations.

Knowing what happens once your Zoho systems are in place is important. It goes without saying that changes can occur or requirements may change after the Zoho Partner has completed their job. If it’s training, you may realise that you need additional Zoho training on other Zoho business apps or refresher courses after a certain period of time. If it’s a complete system changeover, new business needs may pop up which may require a bit of tweaking in the system and it is not something any one in your team is qualified to do. In all these scenarios, having affordable and professional ongoing support is imperative to ensure that you not only get the most out of your Zoho investment but continue to operate at your best. If the Zoho Partner provides dedicated and flexible Zoho support, that’s even better because you will be in a position to fully enjoy the benefits of using Zoho without any interruptions.

Once you have ticked all the above, you are almost there as these recommendations provide with a solid foundation on what you need to really sit down and consider when hiring a Zoho Partner. A bonus tip is work with a Zoho Partner that genuinely wants to see your business grow and succeed. They will put your business needs first and will do a stellar job in making sure that you achieve your strategic business goals. A Zoho Partner who has your business at heart will be authentic in their approach and will advise you on the right solutions for your business. Their services will be based on best practice and transparency which are both important in making sure that you get the most out of your Zoho investment.