Specialised software
They are easy to get started with, require little upfront investment and let you choose the best tool for each function.
Their limits show as the business grows:
- tools that don’t communicate well with each other;
- manual re-entry from one tool to another;
- a fragmented view of the business;
- subscriptions that add up.
ERP
An ERP centralises data and processes. It brings unified management, time saved through automation, an overall view of the business, and the option to add modules as your needs grow.
Is this an issue for your business?
Too rigid, too expensive, too complicated?
These are the three most common objections. They are true of some ERPs designed for large organisations. They don’t have to apply to an SME.
Key takeawayatepi is modular: you turn on only the functions you need, it connects to your accounting software instead of replacing it, and it stays easy to learn.
