How small businesses can start managing their business finances better

Small businesses are known to suffer from an astoundingly high failure rate. Within the first year of operations, 20% of small businesses shut down. This percentage increases as each year passes and within the tenth year of operations, 70% of small businesses fail. This figure isn’t meant to discourage you – if anything, it allows … Read more

How Big a Risk do Spreadsheets Pose to Your Business?

Despite advancements in Accounting Software globally, 81% of businesses are still stuck in spreadsheet hell, according to Forrester Research. Spreadsheets have their advantages – they are widely available, easy to use, and do not require any specialised training – but they can kill productivity. Spreadsheet usage can be disastrous A 2008 analysis suggests that close … Read more

Redefining ERP: Putting Users First

“Get closer than ever to your customers. So close that you tell them what they need well before they realize it themselves,” quoted Steve Jobs. Prominent organisations including Apple, Coca-Cola, Ford and IBM have seen massive success by building their entire organisations by putting users first. User experience is the business buzzword of the decade. … Read more