The cost of ERP software will depend on several factors and vary from one vendor to the next. However, across software tiers or categories, the price of competing solutions will be similar. This allows businesses to easily compare vendors in the same category on factors other than costs – such as functionality, industry fit, after-sale … Read more
What is Software Maintenance? “Software maintenance is the process of modifying a software system or component after delivery to correct faults, improve performance, or adapt to a changed environment” – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Simply put, software maintenance is the process where software vendors provide updates, modifications, bug fixes, patches and additional … Read more
Canada and the United States are often referred to as brothers or even besties. Sharing a border means it’s easy enough for businesses to sell to customers on the other side but in reality, it can be quite complex. For one, tax laws are very different between the two countries; if you have an upcoming … Read more
As with many industries, the software industry has its fair share of terminology and acronyms that can sound like gibberish to those outside of the know. To further complicate matters, many software and technology companies use these acronyms in different ways. Therefore, it is always a good idea to get extra clarification when speaking with … Read more
When speaking with businesses seeking inventory management software, the terms Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is often used interchangeably. Although ERP software has warehouse management capabilities, they are not the same, and there are areas that set them apart. It’s important to understand the definition and difference between these terms when … Read more
ERP software varies significantly from introductory inventory or accounting software (such as QuickBooks) in that it provides functionality across all business operations. This includes inventory management, accounting, order entry and processing, warehouse management, contact management, eCommerce integration, barcode scanning and more. If your business has become frustrated with managing multiple, standalone solutions, if you’re looking … Read more
It may seem like an obvious question when evaluating software vendors, but asking about ERP customer service, technical support, and Help Desk activities is not as simple as it seems. With technology today, ERP customer service and support activities can come in many different forms and how vendors charge for and manage support can vary … Read more
When evaluating ERP software, you want to make sure you have a good understanding of the cost differences between vendors. While price alone should never be the deciding factor when selecting a vendor – instead you should focus on finding the right functionality and business fit – it is an important consideration of the buying … Read more
Business owners spend a lot of their time ensuring the company is successful, often finding new ways to make more money. But the success of your business is not only identified by how much money you are pulling in. Success can also be measured by how efficient your business is. We’ve recently published a blog … Read more
A growing business simply cannot thrive off the same systems and processes that were once used when the company was a startup. At first, introductory accounting systems are used, and inventory is likely managed manually with Excel spreadsheets but small businesses implementing wholesale inventory management software can streamline and integrate processes, eliminating manual actions. Even … Read more
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
