Break-up with Spreadsheets for Accounting and Inventory Software

Small to medium size businesses are becoming more confident in their ability to compete against larger competitors thanks to new technology helping to level the playing field. Chatbots, machine learning, AI and voice command tools are providing opportunities for small businesses to reach more customers and improve processes without the need to hire highly qualified … Read more

How A Warehouse Management System Helped This Company Go From Processing 30 Orders a Day to 100

Kroeger and Blue Link's WMS

There are many reasons why a small business would want to implement a warehouse management system. Some examples include an increase in order volume, picking errors when dealing with similar products and manual processes, and wasted time managing inventory in a warehouse that is not organized by bin and shelf location. Whatever the reason may be, … Read more

How Small Businesses Can Leverage Amazon and eCommerce Inventory Integration

Selling Through Amazon

It’s no surprise many small businesses fear an Amazon take-over – with Wall Street firm Needham predicting that Amazon will make up 50% of all US eCommerce, the eCommerce giant continues to set the stage for successful online sales. However, instead of worrying about losing sales to Amazon, many savvy small business owners are taking … Read more

PO Automation with Blue Link Inventory and Accounting Software

Inventory Accounting Software - Guy at computer

What if you could free up an hour or two of your workday? What could you get accomplished within that time? It’s not as impossible as you may think to create free time…if you start eliminating time-consuming manual processes. You may be thinking this is easier said than done but manual, redundant processes are one … Read more

5 Ways Mobile Barcode Scanning is Changing Small Business Warehouse Operations

Mobile Barcode Scanning for Small Businesses

Warehouses have been using barcode scanning systems for years, but it is only because of recent and continuing advances in technology that they are becoming a viable option for small and medium size businesses. Whether for receiving, put-away, picking or packing, barcode scanning improves accuracy and automates the process of managing inventory. For wholesale and distribution … Read more

Replacing Manual Processes with eCommerce Integration

Replace Manual Processes with eCommerce Integration

Picture This: You started an eCommerce site two years ago, and ever since have had a team of employees dedicated to managing all aspects of the sales, order and shipping process. New products are manually added to the website, and employees are responsible for updating inventory quantities and prices upon receipt of new inventory into the … Read more

Understanding the eCommerce ERP Integration Data Flow

As we’ve discussed before, to be successful as an eCommerce company you need to invest in the proper tools for both front-end and back-end management. Many businesses entering the eCommerce space often overlook the need for back-end systems to fulfill, edit and ship the orders generated online, which can result in a disastrous customer service … Read more

Stop Printing Reports from your ERP Software

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The history of ERP Software, and before that, accounting software, has leant heavily on reports. In earlier, batch-based systems, users would generate reams of pre-posting edit reports on impact printers every day. At month end, several more forests were destroyed in the name of audit trails and frozen-in-time reports. As software evolved, the accounting software system … Read more

How ERP Can Help Your Small Business Act like a Large One

ERP - Think Like a Big Business

When smaller operations look at robust technology with advanced functionality and a matching price tag, they often get scared away. As a small business owner, you may think a sophisticated ERP system is overkill for your needs, and you may be concerned about the financial commitment. It is true that some small businesses are not ready … Read more