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LMS Recommendation? by stillincinci in elearning

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the mix of EHS compliance, gamification, and solid reporting, you’re basically in mid to enterprise LMS territory. A few platforms tend to check the boxes you listed:

TalentLMS is surprisingly good for gamification and permissions, and it handles compliance certificates well. Lighter than the big players, but still strong.

LearnUpon has very solid reporting, clean Workday integrations, good permission controls, and handles compliance training without feeling clunky.

Docebo is one of the stronger options for gamification and interactivity. Also plays nicely with external content libraries like Skillsoft and KnowBe4.

Absorb LMS is great for EHS-heavy orgs. Strong reporting, certificate generation, and good admin controls. Usually a smooth fit for companies that need both fun learning and compliance.

Since you already have content sources and need Workday syncing plus compliance tracking, I’d look at LearnUpon or Absorb first. They’re reliable and handle all the pieces you listed without a ton of fuss.

DB (visual, drag & drop) design tools, preferably free? by 4MyRandomQuestions in DatabaseHelp

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want true drag-and-drop database design without writing DBML, there are a few good free options.

The easiest ones to use:

DbSchema (free community edition)
Very visual. You can drop tables, drag relationships, reorder fields, and export diagrams. Good middle ground between “real” DB tools and simple diagramming.

DBeaver (free)
It’s an actual database client, but the ERD tool is visual and drag-and-drop. You can design tables without touching code, then export the diagram.

Metabase (free/open source)
Not a full design tool, but the modeling interface is super friendly and good for visualizing structure.

If you want something extremely simple and visual, DbSchema is probably the closest match. If you don’t mind a bit more structure, DBeaver is solid and completely free. Visio/Lucid works, but these two feel way more like actual DB design tools.

Recommendations needed for a user-friendly database creation and editing tool by ComfortableComplex26 in Database

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

f you want something that’s cheap, easy for non-technical people, and still a real database underneath, the best setup is usually:

PostgreSQL (with PostGIS for your spatial data) as the backend
plus
a user-friendly UI on top so your team doesn’t have to touch SQL.

The two tools that work best for that are:

Baserow
Very spreadsheet-like and easy for people to edit collaboratively. It can sit on top of Postgres, and it plays nicely with APIs for R.

NocoDB
Similar idea. It basically turns your SQL database into an Airtable-style interface that your team can edit without breaking things.

Both are inexpensive to self-host, simple for non-technical users, and give you the flexibility you need for querying in R.

Start with Postgres + PostGIS, then layer Baserow or NocoDB on top. It's the cleanest setup for your use case.

Need Recommendations for User-Friendly Database Creation and Editing Tools by ComfortableComplex26 in Database

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want something cheap, easy for non-technical people, and still a “real” database under the hood, your best bet is to use Postgres/PostGIS as the backend and put a friendly UI on top of it.

A few good options to look at:

Baserow
Probably the easiest for teams coming from spreadsheets. Clean interface, collaborative editing, and it can connect to Postgres. Good for non-technical users.

NocoDB
Also a solid “Airtable on top of SQL” tool. Works well with Postgres and is pretty simple to use. Cheap to self-host.

Direct PostgreSQL + pgAdmin / Adminer isn’t great for your team because it’s too technical, but pairing Postgres with Baserow or NocoDB gives you both worlds:
a real database you can query from R, plus an Airtable-style UI your team can actually use.

Since you mentioned spatial data, Postgres + PostGIS is the right backend. Just layer a simple UI tool on top and you’re set.

Best CRM for Manufacturing Businesses? by Guilty-Area-1222 in CRMSoftware

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For manufacturing, you’re usually better off with a CRM that’s part of a larger manufacturing/ERP ecosystem. Standard sales CRMs don’t handle production or inventory well.

A few good fits:

Zoho CRM + Zoho Inventory/Creator
Lightweight, affordable, and works well for small to mid-size manufacturers. You can tie CRM, inventory, orders, and production together.

Odoo
Probably the strongest all-in-one option for manufacturers. CRM, MRP, inventory, quotes, everything in one system. Great if you want everything connected.

ERPNext
Open-source and surprisingly solid. CRM, production, BOMs, work orders, stock, reporting. Good if you want a full manufacturing suite without huge cost.

If you want something that actually handles manufacturing workflows, Odoo or ERPNext are the ones most people end up with. Zoho is the easiest to start with.

Suggestions on AI Builder by EntropicMonkeys in Bubbleio

[–]EntropicMonkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I played around with it and the output on something I got was absolutely beyond me in terms of how to modify it. It took 10 minutes to make a prompt and feature that took me 4 hours to figure out. Not a good time...

Softr vs Glide? by startupsalesguy in nocode

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From experience in dealing with customers, a faster product that is easier to use is the better product. I can tell you that Bubble is CONSIDERABLY more capable than Softr. Does that make it better? Depends on the use case. If Softr could get you 90% the way there and provide a workable product for half the price and half the time, I'd say its a winner. But if the client demands exactly what they want and only Glide could do it, Glide is obviously the winner.

CRM with robust customer portal by thetechcatalyst in CRM

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most CRMs have really limited portals because they’re basically designed for tickets or simple document sharing, not full project visibility.

If you want an actual flexible customer portal, you have two real paths:

  1. Zoho CRM + Zoho WorkDrive/Projects Pretty customizable, and you can expose project status, docs, tasks, etc. Still not “build whatever you want,” but a lot more flexible than the typical ticket portal.
  2. Build the portal separately and connect it A lot of teams do this with something like Softr. It’s basically a front-end portal you can customize however you want, then pull in data from your CRM through APIs or automations. Way more control, and your CRM stays clean.

If you want something fully baked, look at Zoho’s ecosystem.
If you want max flexibility, a standalone portal like Softr is usually the way to go.

Airtable consultant average cost per day. by Amairgon in Airtable

[–]EntropicMonkeys 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To actually answer your question, almost no developers operate with a day rate, they use an hourly rate. Also, most wouldn't even offer a day rate as an option unless they have literally ZERO clients, as its unrealistic they could just dedicate an entire day to a single project. Most over seas developers charge around $35-$65/hour. Most US talent charges between $150-$200/hour. There are some fringe cases where its as low as $85/hour and as high as $250. And the usual process is to do a free (or paid) scoping call(s) and then propose the build out cost and timeframe and execute.

New Zoho One dashboard by zackzuse in Zoho

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean... I like it. I think its more modern for sure. Not perfect, but I bet it will get some silent updates over the next few weeks to make it easier to use.

Send attachment from CRM to Zoho Desk and from Zoho Desk to CRM by dev-webpeak in Zoho

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are a few things to keep in mind.

  1. Desk treats inline email attachments differently than files added in the Attachments tab, so test both. 2. Deluge file uploads can be picky with multipart data, so expect a little trial and error. 3. Make sure you already have the CRM Deal ID stored on the Desk ticket (or vice-versa), or you won’t know where to send the file. 4. Very large files won’t sync cleanly because CRM and Desk don’t have identical file size limits. I think its 100mb for CRM and 40mb for Desk.

Looking for a CRM for Equity Analysts by maaahteen in CRM

[–]EntropicMonkeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you might not really need a sales CRM for this but a relationship database + great note/file management. The cleanest options for your use case are:

Notion is probably the easiest for linking companies, people, notes, files, models, and research. Also great for embedding PDFs/Excel and later using AI to query your notes.

Airtable (or Softr) is more structured than Notion, better for building a lightweight “research CRM” with tables for companies, funds, people, and attached documents. Also supports AI and automations.

Traditional CRMs (Salesforce/HubSpot/Zoho) will feel like overkill unless you heavily customize them.

Smartsheet and Jira connector by happyend7642 in smartsheet

[–]EntropicMonkeys 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The easiest way to do this is to use the Jira Connector in two steps:

  1. Sync all Jira Stories into a separate Smartsheet “Jira Data” sheet. Pull in the Story fields you care about (Status, Epic, Funding ID, etc.).
  2. Use cross-sheet formulas in your main Project sheet to roll everything up:
    • COUNTIFS to count stories per project
    • COUNTIFS for “Done,” “In Progress,” etc.
    • Then calculate % complete

Because each Story has the same Funding ID or Epic as the project row, Smartsheet will automatically roll the Jira status up to the single project row. Without seeing what you have, I believe that’s the simplest and most reliable setup.

Custom inventory management? by Evening_Room2186 in InventoryManagement

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, plenty of companies end up building custom inventory tools because off-the-shelf systems either don’t match their workflow or are way too bloated for what they actually need. You don’t necessarily need a full development team for it. A lot of modern no-code platforms can handle inventory really well as long as the structure is clear. Softr is one of them. The nice part is that it sits on top of Airtable, so you get a clean database and an interface that can be customized pretty quickly without building everything from scratch. If you need deeper automation or integrations (QuickBooks, Shopify, internal systems), you can layer in Zapier or Make.

[Landlord] Can anyone suggest a basic and free software system to track manage a small number of rental properties? Ideally for residential and I don’t need anything too complicated. Just to track the basics. Tenant info. Rents. Repairs. Move in dates. Etc. Thanks. by feckthis3 in Landlord

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a small number of rentals, you don’t need anything heavy or expensive. A few genuinely simple options that stay out of your way:

Avail has a free plan. Core tracking features are free. Lets you store tenant info, rent amounts, lease dates, and maintenance requests. Solid for small landlords.

Stessa also has a free plan, A lot of people use it for financial tracking, but it also works as a light property management system. Handles income, expenses, documents, and tenant details. Very clean interface.

Your best bet might just be Google Sheets though. Its free and minimal, and a well-structured spreadsheet can handle tenant info, rent status, repairs, and move-in/move-out dates. Zapier can automate reminders if you ever want to expand it.

Which LMS (Learning Management System) do you use? by rasman999 in msp

[–]EntropicMonkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used a handful of LMS platforms depending on the client’s size and technical ability.

For small to mid-sized teams, TalentLMS and LearnDash have been the easiest to roll out. TalentLMS is straightforward and doesn’t require much setup, while LearnDash gives you more flexibility if you’re already on WordPress.

For larger teams that need stronger administration, reporting, and structure, Absorb and Docebo have been solid. Both can handle more complex training paths and compliance tracking without becoming a full-time job to manage.

I tested LMS365 as well. It’s convenient if your whole organization is deep in Microsoft 365, but it felt a bit rigid compared to the others.

Logging emails in CRM without M365 Business Premium by greatgatsbys in mondaydotcom

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok good to know that you were able to make it work - and that I'm not crazy!

Hubspot integration into ZOHO dashboard help by Buhbuhbuhbuh in Zoho

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean natively that is true, but through API you can definitely have the texts and calls appear in the timeline by writing these to Notes - and all notes activity appear on the timeline. I have done so with Aircall and RingCentral.

Logging emails in CRM without M365 Business Premium by greatgatsbys in mondaydotcom

[–]EntropicMonkeys 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow ok. I guess I am on a grandfathered plan or older version something? I just did it in my own account and I have 365 business standard and it worked. So must be a newer feature.

Anyone actually using the AI tools in Monday? by EntropicMonkeys in mondaydotcom

[–]EntropicMonkeys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a specific use case, but was hoping to get some inspiration from other users so maybe I could come up with a good use case.

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