4 Signs it May be Time to Update Your ERP System

Posted on: May 11, 2016 | By: Craig Thompson | Acumatica, ERP Selection

Basic ERP systems like QuickBooks, while extremely beneficial for getting your organizations feet off the ground, can quickly become dated as your business grows. Consistently sticking to comfort and familiarity is a habit that organizations must kick if they are planning on enhancing and growing their company. If you are encountering any of these 5 pain points with your current ERP software, it may be time to upgrade to a more sophisticated model like Acumatica or Dynamics GP. Below are some of the biggest tell-tale signs that you may be outgrowing QuickBooks.


1. Sending and creating accurate and timely reports is a hassle

QuickBooks is great for those just starting off, but after a while growth is inevitable. If your organization has grown to multiple entities, consolidated reports can be a nightmare. If you find that you're using Excel spreadsheets more than you'd like, it may be time to ditch this costly and inaccurate habit by upgrading to a more sophisticated model. An ERP system like Acumatica can be customized to fit your specific needs and expansions while keeping your information in a secure and unified location.

 

2. Limiting users is negatively impacting your potential for growth

If you find that your accounting department is growing but your user access is limited, it could be time to make the switch to Dynamics GP or Acumatica. Collaboration is key for any businesses success, but having limited users can be difficult to share information. Adding users is cost effective with Acumatica. Businesses are charged fairly based on usage not users, so you can collaborate and share information without worry.

 

3. Complex revenue structures are hard to manage

Calculating commissions and revenues in a timely manner is crucial for running an effective business. When your sales team is happy, your customers are happy. Don't let QuickBooks basic ERP capabilities keep you from rewarding your team members when they deserve it.


4. Your employees are wasting time doing redundant data entry

Everyone wants to increase productivity, but what happens when your employees are constantly having to spend their time entering and re-entering the same data when they could be using their time to bring in revenue. Acumatica's Cloud ERP software allows for a transparent workplace where transferring documents is simpler than ever. Say goodbye to the days of entering timesheets into payroll and then again into your billing system.

 

For more information on Acumatica's Cloud ERP software system and how it can help you foster growth within your organization, contact Logan Consulting your Chicago based Acumatica partners for a consultation.

 

 

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