Pump Assembly
Pump Assembly
Making the Business Case for Document Assembly
If you think document assembly is the right technology for you and you'd like to roll it out to your business, be prepared. There's one question that always comes up, and you'll need a good answer.
"What's the business case?"
This question is the corporate equivalent of "show me the money" and your answer will need to be a little bit more elaborate than simply declaring that "it's great".
There are three scenarios where the document assembly business case is particularly strong. If your business fits any of these, you should have a good shot at making things happen. If not, try to find a part of the business that does.
Business Case #1 - Bottlenecks are losing you sales
This one is pretty obvious. If you need to produce written proposals, letters or contracts to close a sale, and there are bottlenecks somewhere in your process, then you are probably losing sales. A classic case is where final sales contracts must be drafted or approved by legal, but legal is so snowed under that some deals get stuck for weeks. Even if the sales team is allowed to create some documents themselves, the amount of time wasted cutting and pasting in Word means less time out selling and less time to grow the pipeline. And the longer it takes to close a deal, the greater the risk that your customer will shop around for a better one. Fixing these problems should have a clear and measurable pay-off that even the cynics will love.
Business Case #2 - Non-compliance means pain
There are rules for just about everything we do, and sometimes, it hurts if you break them. Each year, legislators pump out thousands of new laws, and regulators pump out thousands of new regulations. So, if you work in a heavily regulated business, and you need to produce contracts and other documents that comply with all the rules, then document assembly can make your life a whole lot easier (and a whole lot less painful, too). A classic case is deleting the wrong clause and finding yourself in non-compliance. It's all about the pain, really. If a botched document has a probability of X and causes Y pain, the business case will be pretty clear.
Business Case #3 - Costs high, margins squeezed
This last scenario has two important ingredients. First you must have high document costs, typically because everything is being drafted by hand. And second, you must care. When costs are high, but someone else is paying, who really cares? High costs are only a problem when you can't easily pass them on to someone else. Which is why document assembly only really appeals to lawyers and other professionals who are facing margin squeeze? If your clients start asking for fixed prices, and your margins start to disappear, the case for document assembly is very strong. It might be the difference between staying in that line of business (and still making money), and losing it altogether.
For help in creating a business case using your own data or for more information on document assembly software, contact Exari. You can try a free demo of document assembly software here.
About the Author
With Exari, business people create their own legally pre-approved documents and agreements by completing a web-browser interview. It eliminates the need to wait for the legal department while still providing legal compliance and contract visibility. Document Assembly software saves time, lowers costs, improves document quality and minimizes risk.
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How a New Mother Can Use Her Breast Pump With Less Time and Bother
Many times a new mother is surprised at how time consuming feeding an infant can be. Add to the regular breast feeding schedule the time to use a breast pump and mothers are even more pressed. Timesavers can be found in making wise clothing choices, multi-tasking while pumping, and organizing the breast pumping routine better.
Dress for Successful Breast Pumping.
Wear two-piece outfits with easy access to your breasts. A loose top that can be pulled up from the bottom makes breast feeding and breast pumping more convenient. Another choice would be a dress or shirt that buttons all the way down the front. Buttons that go down only to the waist are not usually sufficient for double pumping because you need to be able to open the shirt wide. Also you could buy nursing tops or dresses with discreet slits at the breast for convenience when nursing or pumping.
Use a pumping bra for hands-free pumping or Medela's Pumping-Free Attachment Kit. The strapless variety of pumping bra makes it convenient to put on and take off only while pumping in a two-piece outfit if you prefer your ordinary nursing brassieres for most of the day. Some women have made their own pumping bras by cutting slits in an old bra. You could also try the old rubber band trick.
While you are making clothing choices, note that prints will not show wetness as easily as solids, and breast milk will stain your silk blouses. Other wise (or unwise) fabric choices may come to mind. Leaning forward slightly while pumping will help to keep the milk going into the bottles and not running out on your clothes. Some users tuck a towel under their breasts.
Multi-tasking while Breast Pumping.
If you would rather not buy hands-free pumping bras, you can have at least one hand free while double pumping with the following technique. Sit at a desk or a table. Use the edge of the table and one arm to hold your funnels in place. That gives you a free hand to read something that will lay flat on the table or eat a snack. Some users put the breast pump motor on the floor and operate the controls with a toe. With the Avent Isis IQ Duo Breast Pump, the controls are in one button on the part that is near the breast and the user's hand. Another option for multi-tasking is the hands-free breast pump by Whisper Wear, the self-contained breast pump worn inside your bra. Although not absolutely silent and it makes one's chest look larger than usual, this breast pump may still be an option for many mothers.
Some women multitask by pumping one breast while nursing the baby on the other breast. Some babies are bothered by the noise of an electric pump so their mothers have more success with a quality one-handed manual pump like the Medela Harmony, Ameda One-Hand, or Avent Isis breast pumps. A good time to try this technique is early in the morning when milk supply and the prolactin hormone is the greatest. Baby will usually be sated with the one side at this time of day - no need to switch sides unless you feel lopsided. Women who have difficulty getting their milk to let-down when pumping alone can often fill a bottle with their baby helping to stimulate their let-down.
Organize Your Breast Pumping Routine Better.
Follow a set routine: assemble your equipment the same way each time. Disassemble and wash the parts the same way each time. Like the pit crew for a race car, you will get faster and more efficient each time.
If you use your breast pump more than once a day, you could try the following. Instead of washing your parts after every session, just give the breast shield assembly a quick rinse and seal it in a clean plastic bag in the refrigerator between uses. Do give the parts a thorough hot, soapy wash at least once daily and follow the manufacturer's instructions for sterilizing when needed.
Some users advise buying extra breast pump parts as a convenience. Have a couple of sets of the washable parts and you can wash only half as often. Some women buy three sets if they are pumping three times daily while at work. They bag the parts without washing them and bring them home for one washing. It saves time at work, and you can take advantage of your home dishwasher. Some women assign the task of parts-washing to another family member so they can have more time nursing and re-bonding with their baby in the evening. Another advantage to owning at least one extra set of parts is as a little insurance in case you lose something essential. If you are not lucky enough to have a retailer in your area that sells all the parts individually, you need to call the manufacturer and have one shipped to you. It can take days for your part to arrive. That can be a real inconvenience for mothers who must pump every day.
Finally, if you are breast pumping several times a day, buy or rent an efficient, high-quality breast pump. A double electric pump will finish the job in sometimes less than half the time, usually ten minutes when you become experienced. A pump that is slow is not only inconvenient, but some users find them uncomfortable too. A breast pump that wastes your time will cause you aggravation you do not need.
About the Author
Breastfeeding Tips and Support at http://breastfeedingtips.org invites you to inform youself as thoroughly as possible for a rewarding nursing relationship with your baby. This article may be reprinted as long as the above hyperlink remains intact.