There is a special ingredient when it comes to small business success and leveraging this ‘special ingredient’ can make all of the difference to the ultimate triumph of the company you worked so hard to build. What is this ‘special ingredient’ you ask? Simple: It’s being small. Small enough that you can cherish your customers […]
There’s a virtual armada of icebergs out there today in the form of legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) providers. These ERP icebergs show many of the same characteristics as their Antarctic counterparts. They’re old and have been frozen in place for decades. What you see is not what you get – the danger lurks beneath […]
Most retailers regard and often treat their stocktake activities as a rather burdensome compliance process. However, stocktakes can boost marketing and supply chain performance and provide a regular barometer of business efficiency. That’s because stocktakes can – and should – generate a consistent flow of data about every aspect of the business. During the stocktake […]
Organisations planning to streamline workflows by using a digital document management system need to ensure staff are consulted throughout the deployment process. Regular communication about the new technology and its impact on jobs will ensure staff embrace rather than resist the changes. Staff consultation Digital document management systems sit at the heart of an organisation’s workflows. […]
Technology has been one of the biggest game changers for SMEs in the past five years. The adoption of cloud computing has enabled SMEs to access software and platforms that were previously only available to much larger organisations. The playing field has levelled out considerably. However, the rapid advancement in technology can make it difficult […]
Cloud-based ERP provider JCurve Solutions has gained a firmer foothold in the local market after reaching an agreement with Netsuite that enables it to grow its customer base beyond the small business category. Previously, JCurve Solutions held the exclusive rights to distribute the small business edition of NetSuite’s cloud ERP technology in Australia and New […]
Due to the amount of cash that can be tied up in stock, inventory-carrying small businesses must carefully balance the need for adequate cashflow against the need to invest in stock that will drive growth – not just to succeed but to remain viable. Dynamic Business spoke with Stephen Canning, CEO of JCurve Solutions, a […]
Get the details in the IDC InfoBrief – Thriving in the Digital Economy here. IDC surveyed decision makers around the globe to find out how new technology is changing business. IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by SAP, Thriving in the Digital Economy, February 2016.
If all an employee wants to do is order some paper for the photocopying machine, the process to do this should be easy and intuitive. Unfortunately, most businesses don’t succeed at this. But, if you make your procurement process as simple as Amazon and eBay do, staff won’t bypass your systems – they’ll embrace them.
Do you know what determines the success of a software implementation? According to the experts, you need to know what you want, which provider you want it from and how to stay focused on the solution you have in mind.
