Spindl is doing what every other large business does—managing accounts, payroll, customer relations, taxes, inventory, quality assurance, invoices, payments, and much more. But there is one critical difference: unlike large businesses, they also struggle to manage and organize their processes. They are using a hotchpotch of apps and spreadsheets to keep everything going.
On one hand, they were happy to see increasing operational problems this since it's a sign of growth. On the other hand, they seriously needed something to help manage this never ending series of operations. Simple accounting tools and spreadsheets were no longer cutting it.
Saf and Mel realize if they keep it up, they’ll be stuck trying to ensure their business is functional. Looking for solutions, they reach out far and wide. What’s something they can use to manage their business? What’s something that will give them the time to focus on profitability and growth? Of course, while there isn’t a miraculous solution, their research leads them to a place they can start with: an ERP system.
Small businesses and large businesses share a lot of complexities—even if it doesn’t appear that way. As we discussed earlier, the fundamental problem is that the processes small businesses utilize early on aren’t built to scale. As the business grows, it becomes harder to maintain consistency and efficiency. ERP software eliminates that problem. It is designed to improve with the company.
It seems like setting up an ERP system is the answer, but it requires time—a resource they are short of already.
Is it worth investing time in then? And why?
On one hand, they were happy to see increasing operational problems this since it's a sign of growth. On the other hand, they seriously needed something to help manage this never ending series of operations. Simple accounting tools and spreadsheets were no longer cutting it.
Saf and Mel realize if they keep it up, they’ll be stuck trying to ensure their business is functional. Looking for solutions, they reach out far and wide. What’s something they can use to manage their business? What’s something that will give them the time to focus on profitability and growth? Of course, while there isn’t a miraculous solution, their research leads them to a place they can start with: an ERP system.
Small businesses and large businesses share a lot of complexities—even if it doesn’t appear that way. As we discussed earlier, the fundamental problem is that the processes small businesses utilize early on aren’t built to scale. As the business grows, it becomes harder to maintain consistency and efficiency. ERP software eliminates that problem. It is designed to improve with the company.
It seems like setting up an ERP system is the answer, but it requires time—a resource they are short of already.
Is it worth investing time in then? And why?