About Mark Richman

Mark Richman is a FileMaker Certified Developer at Skeleton Key in St. Louis, MO.

Entries by Mark Richman

Are Spreadsheets Slowing Your Business Down?

In today’s data-driven business environment, spreadsheets have become a foundational component of any data management platform. Organizations that don’t use spreadsheets for some aspect of their daily operations are few and far between. That’s because spreadsheets offer an intuitive tool for collecting, managing, sharing, and calculating data across devices.  At the same time, however, spreadsheets […]

7 Strategies for Increasing Workplace Productivity

How much more work could your team be getting done? At Skeleton Key, we spend a lot of time thinking about this question and helping businesses formulate an answer. We’re workplace innovation specialists with the tools to develop a customized software solution that improves employee productivity. Ultimately, we focus on empowering your team so they […]

What You Need to Know About Data Effectiveness

In terms of your organization’s workflows, there are two ways to think about data. First, how can you use business data more efficiently, and second, how can you use data more effectively? That means that just because you’re using data more efficiently, you aren’t necessarily using that data more effectively—and vice versa. We spend a […]

What to Look for in a Business Workflow Specialist

Alongside your network, your business’s workflows are the backbone of your day-to-day operations. As with your technology, it’s vital to continually clarify and refine your team’s workflows to maximize workplace productivity and propel growth. Companies frequently do not have the internal resources—whether it be time, expertise, or a combination of both—to gain in-depth insights into […]

Software That Facilitates Business Agility and Adaptability

Has your business’s software tools ever slowed your team down? Have you been disappointed by the static capabilities of off-the-shelf software in the past? For organizations that prioritize business agility and adaptability, these are common challenges that quickly interfere with broader goals and objectives. Fortunately, there’s a Workplace Innovation Platform built with your struggles in […]

User Interface and User Experience

Straightforward UI and UX Are at the Core of What We Do Without an intuitive software platform, you’re limiting your team’s success. Skeleton Key understands that to achieve your true potential, your organization needs software tools that offer an easy-to-use interface. UX and UI Upgrades When you partner with Skeleton Key, we have the skills […]

How Claris FileMaker Increases Business Transparency

At Skeleton Key, we’ve found that organizations in just about every industry are looking for ways to cultivate a culture of operational transparency. Transparent business operations not only build trust with your team and customers; employees also work more efficiently when they know leaders are guiding the organization with their best interests in mind. While […]

FileMaker Is Evolving to Become Claris

You may have already heard that FileMaker, Inc. announced the company is becoming Claris International Inc. If you currently use a FileMaker solution, you’re wondering how this rebranding will impact your day-to-day operations. Likewise, if you’ve been considering a FileMaker solution, you’re probably curious as to how this change may affect your decision moving forward. […]

How Skeleton Key Helped a Manufacturing Company Streamline Production

Skeleton Key specializes in leveraging the power of the Claris FileMaker platform to streamline operations for companies in every industry. Here’s how we helped a manufacturing company develop a more seamless experience for customers, employees, and the production process. The Work Rut at Vistabule Teardrop Trailers Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Vistabule designs, manufactures, and […]

An Introduction to Claris FileMaker for State and Local Governments

With the power of the Claris FileMaker platform, government organizations are addressing a variety of operational inefficiencies to better serve their communities. No matter how your organization serves the community, a customized Claris FileMaker solution can help you too. If you aren’t quite sure how, we recommend you start by reading our previous post about […]