Implementing SAP Business One? How long should it take?
05 Jan 2018 | by Natalie GriffinThe team at Leverage Technologies gets asked this question on a daily basis – “I am implementing SAP Business One – how long should it take”. Over the last 10 years, I have heard companies quote 2 weeks to 12 months (and everything in between) for an SAP Business One implementation. The truth is that
ERP Budgeting: How Much Should I Spend on ERP Implementation?
21 Dec 2017 | by Brett MundellHow much budget should a company of your size allocate to your Enterprise Resource Planning implementation project? Before you even start researching your options, you may want to get a high-level understanding of what ERP actually costs. The cost of an ERP implementation depends on multiple factors such as: Size of your business Number of ERP
Top FREE Online Resources to Help You Find The Best ERP System
15 Dec 2017 | by Brett MundellChoosing an ERP system for a business is never easy. Sometimes, a high-level understanding of the requirements and objectives can be enough to get a sense of what system will suit your business. Other times, a full pre-sales requirements analysis with a specialised consultant is required to understand the business, scope the project and provide
Why ERP Project Management is Key To The Success of Your Implementation
13 Dec 2017 | by Natalie GriffinOften overlooked by small to medium-sized businesses during an implementation of ERP Software – do not ignore ERP project management! Make sure you allocate at least 10% of your ERP implementation budget to project management. Key elements of Project Management for ERP implementations ERP Project management is divided into two key elements – your ERP
ERP Implementation Roles & Responsibilities Guide: Defining Your ERP Dream Team
12 Dec 2017 | by Natalie GriffinEvery ERP implementation requires clearly defined roles and responsibilities for both internal teams (your staff members) and external consultants (your implementation partner). We have previously discussed some of the key reasons why you need “internal muscle” to implement an ERP system. In this article, we will review some of the key aspects to defining your
The Secret Cost of Not Implementing an ERP System Revealed
06 Dec 2017 | by Brett MundellWhile the cost of implementing an ERP solution can be scoped out, it’s the cost of NOT implementing an ERP that you should be worrying about. What do we mean by that? Using your outdated ERP software, basic accounting package or running your business on spreadsheets can be a dangerous business. In this post, we
ERP Software Implementations – making the implementation plan work from start to finish
28 Nov 2017 | by Natalie GriffinWhen implementing ERP software we all know the importance of the ERP project plan – let’s take a more detailed look at what should be included in your ERP software project plan. This article has been specifically written for small to medium-sized businesses looking to implement ERP software. Template ERP Software Implementation Plan It pays