February 28th, 2012 | | Comments Off on The SaaS Trap
Adoption of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sales model is accelerating at a phenomenal rate in the region, changing the way vendors do business and the way organisations use software. SaaS has been one of the IT industry’s hottest buzzwords over the past couple of years, and for many good reasons. The ease of use, rapid deployment, limited upfront investment in capital and staffing, plus a reduction in software management responsibility all make SaaS a desirable alternative to on-site solutions.
It doesn’t have to be difficult to implement software to keep track of your income and expenses. With so many QuickBooks options, creating a system to keep your finances organized is made simple.
You’ve heard a lot of hype about the benefits (or shortcomings) of QuickBooks software, but how do you know if the accounting solution is right for you? Check out the QuickBooks review, below, to help determine if QuickBooks accounting is a good fit for your business.
Every business operates at a different level and grows at a different rate. Because each organization needs software to meet their financial tracking needs, QuickBooks offers a number of different packages with various options and amenities. Which one is right for you?
You know best what you need from your business if you are really going to take control of your finances and keep them organized and easily accessible. It’s important to take this assessment and use it to consider your needs before purchasing your accounting software.
February 28th, 2012 | | Comments Off on Top Tips for Selling the Right ERP Solution
In the business world, customers are faced with an overabundance of enterprise software choices. The selection of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution is a critical decision that could provide numerous benefits or be less than an optimal selection. As ERP sales professionals, it is our job to offer potential customers the expert guidance needed to ensure that the right ERP solution is determined and selected based on the client’s needs.
February 28th, 2012 | | Comments Off on Modifying and Maintaining ERP Systems: The High Cost of Business Disruption
Today’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are challenged to provide the architectural agility necessary to support businesses in a high-change, global environment (e.g., to accommodate merger and acquisition [M&A] activity, new financial or regulatory requirements, organizational restructuring, or new business processes). A recent IDC survey shows that the negative impact of business disruptions attached to ERP modifications is simply too high: a 20.9% decline in stock price, a 14.3% revenue loss due to delayed product launches, and a 16.6% decline in customer satisfaction.
Smaller organizations have unique financial management needs. With online accounting software, they can enhance operations by streamlining and automating transaction processing and other critical financial activities.
Is an on demand accounting software solution the right choice for your business? Or, would your organization be better served with an on-site application? Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of on demand accounting software.
With a number of software packages, management of customer account is not particularly simple. For a simple process, QuickBooks makes searching databases and finding customer information quick and easy, allowing the micromanagement of customer accounts among many account managers.
