February 29th, 2012 | | Comments Off on On-Demand ERP in the Enterprise: A Practical CIO Guide to Implementation
This paper, based on the experience and best practice established by early adopters, sets out a framework for deciding on and implementing on-demand ERP within enterprises of 250 employees or more, or in divisions within a larger enterprise. The paper will examine key concerns such as data integrity in enterprise systems, maintaining compliance and ensuring proper process management, as well as discussing new skills and approaches to help maximize returns on investment.
February 29th, 2012 | | Comments Off on The Hidden Dangers of an RFP
The investment of money, time and change in processes that come with a software implementation has a profound impact on any company, making it imperative that the right product and service provider are identified during the selection process.
February 29th, 2012 | | Comments Off on The High Cost of Change for ERP
Businesses of all sizes and in all industries are finding it difficult and costly to continue to update and modify enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems after they have been installed. The initial investment to acquire and implement an ERP system is substantial. But even after the system is up and running, the costs continue to mount as the business evolves, requiring the ERP system to evolve as well to keep pace.
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.
February 28th, 2012 | | Comments Off on The Transformational CFO: Integrative SaaS and the Power to Change
The leaders of Finance are more and more becoming leaders of their companies. By no means are CFOs, controllers, or VPs of Finance taking over corporate leadership en masse. But they are increasingly being charged with being a part of that leadership, strategically and tactically. Internally, Finance as a department or group is responsible for the most critical aspects of any firm. Externally, Finance is the face of the firm to regulators, lenders, partners and, in many cases, the public at large. In severe economic situations, Finance has the responsibility for establishing, managing, or restoring public trust in a firm.
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.
