In a study of ERP buying trends, 89% of respondents reported that the most critical function is accounting, far and away outranking other software capabilities. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, not only because of the core role of financials in any business but...
A growing small to mid-size business (SMB) is bound to reach a point when it must answer a critical question: Is it time for ERP? These companies have kick-started their organizations using an array of disjointed systems and strategies—Excel...
The decision to implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) software isn’t always easy to make, particularly for a small to mid-size business (SMB). Small manufacturers and distributors don’t have money or time to waste, so they only want to invest in software if...
Businesses tend to stick with old systems and procedures—the “tried and true” method. However, the “tried and true” method will eventually infringe on your company’s success. While you remain committed to your Excel spreadsheets, your competitors are...
QuickBooks still serves as a useful starting point for new businesses who need to manage their basic accounting needs. But it's only a matter of time until a company develops complex operations and advanced requirements that far exceed the capabilities of...
QuickBooks can often feel like the only option for small to midsize businesses (SMB), but the accounting software often falls short in meeting manufacturing and distribution needs. Rather than manage operations and identify fiscal trends from a single solution,...
Sure, QuickBooks is just fine for a small startup. It’s an easy, affordable tool for managing finances. But all businesses want to grow, and once your company racks up more clients and hires more accountants, QuickBooks becomes more of a hindrance than an asset....
In today's highly regulated marketplace, financial reporting is no cake walk. In fact, it can get downright ugly when financial management initiatives aren't the foundation of many business operations. Without a financial management tool that enforces transaction...
No organization should make major investments or changes without thorough consideration. That includes undergoing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software implementation. Having said that, some businesses will stay the course or delay making decisions because they’re...
