There are two different types of business people: the ones who adopt the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” ideology and have been happily (and successfully) cruising along with the same business practices, software and routines that they’ve been using for years; and the innovative, always-on-the-cutting edge person who is always looking for new ways to streamline business, make more money and be more efficient.
Neither of these methods is “right” or “wrong”. Every individual is different, just as every business is different, and only you know what works right for yours. If you’ve seen great success with the same business model for years; why change now?
There may be times, however, when you find you are in need of a tiny tweak here and there, to bring your business up to date and make life easier for you and your employees. One of the areas in which this often happens deals with software. As computer technology continues to move at warp speed, and more and more services are being offered remotely, from apps, AI and everything in between, many businesses are finding that they’re in dire need of some upgrades. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be a painful process to update some software.
One of the upgrades many companies are utilizing is to invest in good ERP software. ERP, or enterprise resource software, refers to software the streamlines business practices, especially in a retail or online shopping setting, by organizing orders and inventory, consolidating customer service, and utilizing tracking features to analyze sales. It brings your entire order system into one place (your computer and/or phone or other device) so you can see everything in real time, keep better track of orders and more. These types of software can drastically reduce the amount of data entry and customer service while taking over time consuming tasks like generating invoices, issuing refunds, and so on. Many business owner have found that ERP software has greatly improved the productivity of their business.
If you’re looking for something along the same line but a bit more simple to use, there are myriad other POS software and apps on the market, that can be adapted and modified for your particular needs and preferences. Many work in conjunction with an app you download right to your cell phone, so no matter if you run a large business or are just a one person operation, you’re covered.
Some software programs boast built in accounting features, or HR/employment features, to handle things like payroll and taxes. Others still offer you logins for your team, so you can sign in together to hold meetings, check out data, and track performance. Basically, whatever you need from your software, there’s a program out there for you. Most are easy to use, affordable (some with monthly memberships and others a one-time payment).
Why not treat your business to an upgrade with some helpful, intuitive and smart new software? Let’s move your business forward.
