Interest in Pinterest
It started a month or so ago when I was reading a blog. It’s a family friend who has two children that God made uniquely but wonderfully special. … Read More »Interest in Pinterest
Learning to share your Jesus
Fisher Price makes a nativity set in its Little People collection. It’s great because of instead of it being a manger that your children can’t… Read More »Learning to share your Jesus
Did you hear “the news”?
2011 is coming to a close, and we can see 2012 just around the corner. Before long, the television shows and magazines reviewing the top… Read More »Did you hear “the news”?
QR Codes for the Church – More Tools and Tips
Between July and December of 2010, QR codes usage increased a whopping 1200%, and in June 2011 alone, 14 million people scanned QR codes on their phones. Smart devices such as a smart phone, iPod Touch, and iPad can read QR codes. The device must have scanning (camera) capabilities, internet access, and an app called a QR reader, available through app stores. Most QR reader apps are free for download. With so many people using smart phones, most technology experts predict QR code usage will continue to increase.
Santa’s not the only one with a list
Think of what can be done and needs to be done in the software for this time of year. Make your list and check it twice! Look through the Constant Contact holiday designs for any festive templates for special communications. Make sure your published calendars are up to date. Set up any special events that need to allow for sign ups. Create any special holiday funds for Online Giving.
The Martha Stewart-approved way to use QR codes for the church
Is it just me, or are QR codes, those funky little squares that look a barcode’s blocky big sister, everywhere lately? Look around. I’ve seen… Read More »The Martha Stewart-approved way to use QR codes for the church
Network with other church staffers (without going far)
Diana Query, the business administrator at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church in Murrels Inlet, S.C., has decades of experience that help her with her job. But she still sees big value in connecting with other locals who use the same church management software she uses. That’s why she decided to host an ACS Technologies User Group at her church.
“As a user, you look at the applications differently than you do in a situation where you’re selling it and providing customer service—and I’ve been on both sides,” she said.
Steve Jobs 1955-2011
We are all reflecting on the sad news of the passing of Apple founder and visionary Steve Jobs. Having been in the computer industry for… Read More »Steve Jobs 1955-2011
ACS Technologies 5K Run/Walk
How do you get a company full of computer people to think about physical fitness? Like most software companies, we are all about spending our… Read More »ACS Technologies 5K Run/Walk
How to: Help Create a More Perfect Product
If we want to meet our clients’ software needs, we have to have ongoing relationships and truly be concerned about their visions. We need to understand issues from the client’s point of view—not from ours.
There are several ways R&D connects with users to gather data for changes, enhancements, updates, and features.
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know (Unless You Know)
With something as important as your church management software, it seems to me that it’s worth taking the time to figure out what you don’t know. There are many ways to get information about what your ACS Technologies solutions are capable of. Here are four ideas for trying to stay in the loop.
Haven’t seen vascular biometric identification yet? It’s catching on fast.
Increasingly, churches are using vascular biometric ID at the point of entry in these areas because biometrics helps:
Increase speed of check in
Tighten security
Reduce waste and conserve resources by eliminating paper or barcode cards
Establish a tracking mechanism to keep accurate records
Boost productivity of staff