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What are the best resources to build an RFP
When building an RFP, some of the best resources include: Industry standards and best practices: Research industry standards and best practices to ensure that your RFP covers all necessary aspects and aligns with established norms.Templates and examples: Use RFP templates and examples to structure…
5 Things to Always Include on an RFP
On Monday I posted a blog about the top 10 mistakes I see on RFP’s when I receive them. Today I want to talk about the key elements every RFP should include. Including these elements will ensure a smooth quoting process and will benefit the client as much as the agency. The following is a list of…
RFP in's and out's
So your company has decided to go forward with a digital solution. The team has been put together and the idea has the green light to move to the next phase. There's excitement in the air as this new idea is going to be something truly beneficial to the company. You feel a new sense of purpose as…
Top 10 Mistakes Made When Writing an RFP
One of the keys to being successful in life is by learning from mistakes. In my experience it’s always better to learn from the mistakes of others when possible to avoid the pain of having to learn it the hard way. I put together a small list of the most common mistakes I see working at an agency…
Manufacturing to MedTech
As a sales professional with a background in manufacturing, I had spent years working in the industry, gaining experience in sales, marketing, and customer service. After gaining a thorough understanding of the industry, I decided to expand my skillset and explore the world of custom software. I…
My Journey to The Refinery
In today’s market you have to make it your job to find a job. You have to be diligent and not get discouraged, because companies can say one thing and do the other. You have to be on your toes and be picky. As someone who’s gone on a ton of interviews, you get the sense that it’s more important to…
The Refinery Refined
Since its founding in 2005, The Refinery has been a software design and development agency. We’ve worked with clients from many different industries, helping them with many different types of projects. Primarily our work has been in web technologies; the team has built marketing websites,…
The Cart Before the Horse: How System Integration Needs an Overhaul
What do you think when you hear this analogy? Probably you’re doing something out of order. How do we determine order? I don’t mean this from a philosophical point of view. For better or worse everything has a certain order it follows. From making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to how we first…
The 5 Elements of a HIPAA Compliance Checklist
When working with people’s personal health information, whether you’re a healthcare company or not, it’s essential to be HIPAA compliant. Organizations that violate HIPAA rules are subject to substantial penalties and even fines, depending on the severity of the violation. The best way to make…