Process that Speeds, Not Slows: Establishing an Effective Governance Model for Salesforce (Part 4 of 6-Part COE Series)

If you asked most companies why they bought Salesforce, “speed” or “agility” would probably top the list. Companies gravitate to a platform like Salesforce because they want a tool that will help them automate time-consuming manual processes and capitalize on new opportunities faster than what is currently possible with their existing systems. If a company’s […]
How to Build a Well Oiled Delivery Machine for Your Salesforce COE (Part 3 of 6-part COE series)

Our last blog in the Center of Excellence (COE) series described the team, roles and structure that will help organizations run a highly successful Salesforce program. In this blog, we’ll focus on how those experts work together and execute in the most efficient and productive way possible. Let’s start at the beginning. The purpose of […]
Why a COE should be the CEO of your Salesforce Program (Part 1 of 6-part COE series)

When I started my consulting career in the Salesforce ecosystem, I had never heard the term “COE”, much less did I know how critical it was to the fabric of multi-year business enablement programs. I came to know firsthand about the concept of a Center of Excellence while working with a global medical device company […]
Spotting Salesforce Experts: How We Vet Our Independent Contractors

By 10K COO Jared Miller In a sea of Salesforce experts, how do you find an experienced consultant with the right skills to fit your business? If you’ve bought a Salesforce license (or plan to in the future), this question is likely top of mind for you. Whether you’re a new Salesforce customer looking for […]
New Research to Help Unstick Your Salesforce Program and Release Your ROI

Why do some companies thrive with the Salesforce platform while others stagnate? I’ve spent 13+ years working in the Salesforce consulting ecosystem, and this question still comes up time and time again. Over the years I’ve spoken to and worked with nearly a thousand Salesforce customers, ranging from one person startups to multi-billion dollar international […]
Press Release: 10K Research Identifies 5 Salesforce Best Practices That Lead to Higher ROI

10K’s Research Demonstrates a Strong Correlation Between High Return on Investment and Frequent Release Cycles, the Use of Architects and Centralized Governance Louisville, KY – June 17, 2019 – 10K Advisors today released its newest research report, From Project to Program: Best Practices for Highly Successful Salesforce Implementations, which demonstrates the high return on investment […]