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How Business Relationships play a key role in growth

Relationships are a key aspect of business, from relationships with employees and internal players that make sure the business runs smoothly to other external relationships that can be key to success. These Business Relationships are often the results of deliberate efforts on both sides to understand each other’s needs, and help each other grow. The bottom line is, Business relationships are extremely important. Whether the relationship is between individual contacts or a partnership between organizations, these relationships can build trust between people and companies, create more opportunities for business, and enhance your standing within the industry and your community.

It is clear that AWS (Amazon Web Services) still understands this. As an organization, as big as they are, to still appreciate and recognize the value of meeting your clients face to face is impressive. Especially after Covid when many are still nervous to go out and get back to ‘business as usual’.

Signority has chosen AWS to host the Signority eSignature Solutions Platform and one of the reasons is their Shared Security Responsibility Matrix, a secure solution that helps Signority maintain high security and privacy standards. They were also chosen for the great importance they give to their Business Relationships and their client support.

In our most recent contact with them as their client, they invited us to come and meet our account manager and another AWS partner, Arctic Wolf, at an Ottawa Senators hockey game in Ottawa, Canada, where we are based. You might have heard of this hockey team before, it is the one that movie star Ryan Reynolds wants to purchase, and rumor was circulating that Ryan was at the game that very night..

The timing of this invitation was perfect. Signority is not only going through our SOC 2 TYPE 2 and CSA STAR Level 2 audits, but we had some questions on Quebec’s Law 25, An Act to Modernize Legislation Provisions Respecting the Protection of Personal Information as well as the Canadian federal government’s Protected B. What better time to discuss some business than while enjoying a great hockey game in great company?

At the game (our Ottawa Senators beat the Florida Panthers 5 – 2), our team had the pleasure of meeting our AWS Account Manager Steve Blaszko and his colleagues Michaela Clarke and Gavin Harmon.

From left to right: Li Zeng and George Grimes, Michaela Clarke and Steve Blaszko.

We also met Geoff Blair and John Hipp of Arctic Wolf. Another new relationship that Signority is considering expanding. A great example of what can happen when a business partner listens to your needs – they help introduce you to one of their other partners who may be able to help.

This memorable experience could only have happened because we enjoy a functional and nurtured Business Relationship with AWS. One in which we are both open to new conversations on how to expand our relationship and meeting new business contacts who can help improve on the high quality standards we have set for our clients. But, above all else, our relationship is built on respect and honesty. This is how a well established relationship can play a key role in our growth, and in our entertainment as it seems.

Geoff Blair at 2023 Hockey Game.

A Solution to Cost Cutting: Move to eSignature

The global economy has experienced a significant depreciation in recent months. Companies are now forced to cut costs where they can. The tech industry, one that has seen rapid growth in recent years, is facing mass layoffs and hiring freezes.

Major companies like Apple, Google, and Meta have lost trillions of dollars amid the stock market crisis. Simply put, companies are struggling. While major enterprises are generally well-equipped to handle an economic downturn, many companies are not so fortunate.

So, what’s the solution? While placing a freeze on hiring is certainly one way to cut costs, it’s just as important to consider trimming overhead. For most companies, the costs associated with document execution can be quite expensive.

Some companies still go with the traditional method of printing documents, obtaining signatures, and scanning them in. Others have opted for a simpler method, such as automating documents and signing workflows using services like Docusign.

Whatever the case may be, the above approaches are not always the most cost-effective. Fortunately, Signority offers a high value and cost-effective service (and DocuSign alternative) that saves customers both time and money.

Cutting costs with digital signing...

Signority is a cloud-based eSignature service provider that simplifies document signing without having to opt for the traditional, time-consuming print/sign/scan method.

Signority is a great DocuSign alternative primarily due to its pricing structure. While DocuSign pricing is around $35 CAD per month per user for a standard plan, users can purchase a similar plan from Signority for just $30 CAD per month for unlimited users. Interested parties can get started with a free trial now.

With a subscription to Signority, users not only have a way to automate their document signing workflows, but they can also ensure documents are always maintained in a way that provides top-level security and confidentiality. This is made possible by storing all customer data in Canada, a country known to be a leader in security and privacy.

In addition, Signority’s recipient controls feature adds another layer of security by allowing subscribers to restrict actions such as changing signers or viewing/downloading a document after it has already been executed. Other ways to Increase security include a multi-factor authentication option and masked text (used to hide sensitive information such as SINs/SSNs or birthdays).

...while improving the customer experience

For those considering transitioning to an e-sign service, it’s a great alternative to traditional methods and a great way to improve the customer experience. For example, due to the Covid-19 pandemic there is a hesitancy by many to travel to an office, or anywhere public, just to sign a contract.

Others simply find it inconvenient because they have used e-sign methods in the past and find them much more efficient and secure. Think about it. Less shuffling documents through multiple hands leads to better confidentiality and less room for error. No more missing documents!

Even further, workloads have doubled for companies that have needed to implement mass layoffs. Automation with a platform like Signority is a cost-effective, fast option to ensure both customer and employee satisfaction.

Cost savings for all

Signority is not just an effective solution for small business owners; it also helps large enterprises by making document execution simple and secure.

The team at Signority understands that enterprise documentation requirements can be complex (e.g., requiring integrations with other apps). Pressure is certainly added when it comes to handling sensitive documents that require the protection of personally identifiable information (PII). The team is always keeping its eyes on any new legislation that arises related to data protection and security. It’s important that Signority customers remain confident knowing their information is safe without any violations.

So, whether you’re looking to cut costs (as many companies are) or simply need a quicker workflow to increase customer and employee satisfaction, Signority may be the best option for you. Sign-up now for a free trial today or contact one of our business professionals.

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How Business Relationships play a key role in growth

How Business Relationships play a key role in growth

Cost cutting Move to eSignatures

A Solution to Cost Cutting: Move to eSignature

Cutting costs with digital signing...

...while improving the customer experience

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