Evaluate Your Business Processes Before Implementing an ERP System

Back in September, we published an article called “False Advertisement: The Truth about ERP Implementations” listing the false statements about ERP implementation projects that business executives were told by others or simply just assumed. The last false statement listed in the article was the following: “You should always customize the new ERP system to your current business processes”.

We see this with Small and Medium business owners far too often, which is why today’s article will go on to explain why changing your newly upgraded ERP system to fit with your old business processes may not ALWAYS be the best way to go. Read more

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The Year’s Best Productivity Apps

We love sharing our favourite productivity apps with our readers. Here are some of the latest free Android & iOS mobile apps that are great for completing tasks, setting reminders, working in groups, and editing documents. Read more

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Can Small Businesses afford a Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Solution?

Traditionally, Small Business and Business Continuity do not go in the same sentence. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans and solutions were typically designed and offered to larger enterprises. These solutions were simply out of reach for the smaller players. However, just like many other software systems on the market, we are seeing big changes in accessibility and affordability due to the emergence of the cloud and new technologies. Read more

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4 Tips to Simplify Business Processes

Here are 4 tips to help you simplify your business processes and increase efficiency in the workplace by leveraging business technology. It’s all about choosing the right management system and integrating it with add-ons, like an eCommerce Store and Mobile Applications. See the infographic below: Read more

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The Real Benefit of Business Technologies

Business Technologies In this day and age, in order to stay ahead of your competitors and ahead of all those innovative startups coming along, it’s crucial to modernize your technology and business practices. Invest in the proper integrated management system, data analytics tools, website, eCommerce Store, EDI communication, etc. The more your business processes are streamlined and automated, the more your team will be able to concentrate on nurturing relationships with current customers and build relationships with new ones. Read more

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Creating A Fun Work Environment

So many organizations are slowly but surely introducing “fun” into the workplace. Take a look at Google for example. How can you do the same without having the same budget as these large corporations? Have a look in today’s FUN Friday Infographic. Read more

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Finding the Middle Ground with EDI Software & Services

EDI Translation Methods_Pros + Cons

It’s difficult for SMEs to find a ‘middle ground’ solution when it comes to EDI translation & communication. When looking to get started using EDI, there are currently three options:

– buy an EDI translator, targeted to developers

– go with a large EDI Vendor to outsource your EDI communication

– do it all from scratch, in-house Read more

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Steps to Disaster Recovery using QBR

Ever wonder how exactly your Business Continuity solution will work if your system goes down or if there is a fire or flood in your building and destroys all your company’s IT infrastructure. We give you a brief overview of how it works and how you can be up and running in no time with QBR (Quick Backup Recovery). For more information, visit our QBR website. Read more

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WMS Checklist: 5 Top Qualities To Look For

Till this day, our IT experts are still walking into distribution centers or warehouses and witnessing employees using pen and paper to manage and track inventory. Many companies get too used to working a certain way that upgrading to a Warehouse Management System seems daunting and costly. One thing for sure is, a system like that is well worth it and has the power to streamline processes, increase overall efficiency and reduce costs, believe it or not. Read more

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Completely Protect your Data with this Easy, Affordable Solution

Nowadays, many businesses, small or large, input and store their data in some kind of system(s), like a CRM system, an Accounting software, a Warehouse Tracking system, or a fully integrated ERP management solution. Unfortunately, these companies, who rely so heavily on these systems and on having real-time data, still trust their backup tapes, disks or online methods. In this case, how safe is their business data from being lost due to an unexpected crisis or disaster? From our experience, not safe at all! Read more

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