As you shop around for top board portals it’s important to ask key questions. You’ll need to consider the features and ease of use and security of the company you choose to use. This can directly impact how well the software fits your needs and if it can be adapted to changing requirements for governance.

Efficiency is critical to be efficient, so you need a portal that shaves days off of the time it takes to gather materials and allows board members to sign documents digitally. Modern governance relies on communication between meetings. The ability to keep conversations within the portal, not email, is essential. Boards must be able to continue their work between meetings. Action items must be tracked and accountable defined.

Selecting a top portal means looking for a vendor with an established reputation in the industry and a customer service that will help website you overcome any difficulties. You must also ensure that the software has been designed to work in conjunction with your business, with a logical interface and a flow that is simple for you to navigate.

Find a board program with a solid support staff, with FAQs, How-To videos, ongoing remote training and a single point of contact. Because online portals are used by the most productive and busy people in your organization, it’s vital that any assistance you receive is professional and helpful.