ERP Implementation: 5 Data Migration Tips

Data Migration Tips

When selecting a new ERP or accounting software system, it’s crucial to consider how to seamlessly migrate your existing data into the new system. Avoid the hassle of re-entering all your product and customer information, and make sure important details like sales history are kept. Additionally, you’ll want a smooth transition of opening balances at … Read more

How to Automate and Manage Inventory Reorder Points

automating inventory reorder points

Ever heard of the Goldilocks factor? Yes, as in Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It may be a children’s fairytale, however, the principle of getting things ‘just right’ can be applied to many factors of a wholesale distribution business, especially when it comes to the endless balancing act of inventory management. Order too much product … Read more

Understanding Sales Tax in Canada for U.S. Businesses

Sales Tax in Canada

In 2016, U.S. exports into Canada totaled a whopping $320.1 billion. It is no question that Canada is a clear opportunity for U.S. based businesses/sellers to expand their market and increase their sales volumes. However, with this opportunity of increased exports comes the question of whether U.S. sellers have a responsibility to register for Canadian Sales Tax (GST/HST). The … Read more

Front-end Appearance and Back-end eCommerce Integration

Back End eCommerce Integration - Mini Shopping cart

In recent years, the ever-growing popularity of eCommerce has continued to soar. As a result, both emerging businesses and older enterprises (that have traditionally stayed away from online sales channels) are finding themselves exploring this new avenue for growth.  Around the clock availability, speed of access, wider selection of goods and services, accessibility, and ultimately convenience are … Read more

3 Great Exception Reports for Small Business Owners

SMB Exception Reporting

Exception reports are used to alert businesses about unusual or abnormal data or information outside the norm, enabling employees to take prompt action on the information. These exception reports are typically created automatically as part of ERP reporting tools provided by the company’s software program. This piece of software will look at information across various areas … Read more

The Danger of the DIY Mindset With Inventory Accounting Software

DIY Culture

The do-it-yourself (DIY) mindset has been around for a while now and is traditionally associated with home improvement projects and arts and crafts.  However, thanks to the popularity of DIY topics on YouTube, podcasts, TV channels, websites, and in books, more and more industries are marketing to the DIYer and encouraging consumers and businesses to … Read more

3 Steps to Building a Successful ERP Software Training Plan

Successful ERP Software Training

Guest Post by Lauren Stafford Companies often make the mistake of neglecting training to cut costs or to speed up the process of implementing new software. The importance of training shouldn’t be overlooked.  Investing time and resources in training is necessary from the outset to save money in the longer term. You should also include … Read more

Distribution ERP Software – When to Customize, When to Configure?

From dress shirts to gifts, and even houses and cars…customized and personalized goods are certainly prevalent with customers who desire to have unique products.  Consumers can choose from a range of variable options- colors, text, sizes, material etc. But in the world of technology, specifically, Distribution ERP Software, is customization worth all the hype? Before … 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

7 Ways to Save Costs When Replacing QuickBooks

Save Costs Buying ERP

The acquisition of new software is a huge undertaking, especially when you replace QuickBooks or other introductory software for a Tier 2 or ERP solution. However, as a business grows there will come a time when this transition is necessary as existing systems struggle to keep up and new business complexities arise.  ERP software is … Read more