It's time to replace Sage when...(Part 3)

Posted by Taylor Glymph

...productivity just isn't what it used to be

There's no doubt: your business is growing (and you want to keep it that way). But with growth comes two choices for meeting increasing demands:

1. Employ more people to increase productivity
2. Give your existing team access to the tools and resources they need to increase productivity to keep pace as you grow

Most small and mid-sized businesses would prefer to keep their payroll as lean as possible. That's where technology comes in. When your current systems are stifling growth instead of enabling it, however, it’s time to consider your alternatives.

This series of blogs is dedicated to addressing the business challenges companies like yours face when they're outgrowing their entry-level Sage solution (or are paying annual maintenance fees for a system that no longer delivers the innovation needed to support the business).

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Business Challenge #3: Productivity just isn't what it used to be

Because the software did not offer end-to-end support for our business, we used a lot of manual workarounds. As a result, our expenses increased at the same rate as sales. We had to hire more people to handle increased volumes, which not only restricted our profitability but also our competitive position.  - Lee Weiner, CFO for Bradshaw Group and former Sage user

Your business wouldn’t get far without your people—regardless of the types of products or services you provide. Update the systems that bog them down and you’ll be amazed at how far your people take you. That’s where we come in.

Bradshaw Group now uses Microsoft Dynamics ERP and barcoding technology to streamline the process of fulfilling customer orders. Once a sales representative enters in the order, that information automatically populates in subsequent steps in the process (such as packing and shipping). Bradshaw warehouse employees can pick, pack, and ship an order with as few as four scans—no manual data entry is required. And, when the shipment goes out, the customer gets an automatic email notification.

Microsoft Dynamics ERP is an easy-to-install, easy-to-use business management solution that helps you see across your entire organization, making an impact from your desk to the front desk. With Financial Management, Business Intelligence and Reporting, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources Management and Sales, Service and Project Management, a business solution from Microsoft connects your people with each other, links the many moving parts of your company, and makes your team as effective as it can be.

Be productive, right out of the box.

Microsoft Dynamics ERP looks, works and acts like Microsoft Office. Your team knows how to put it to work the instant you put it in place.  Give everyone precisely what they need to do their specific job. With role-tailored access and tools, the right people get just the right information just when they need it.  Choose from cloud or on-premise deployment—whatever works for your business. With Microsoft Dynamics, your team can take care of the job from the office, from the road and at home.

Get full support from a global network of reselling partners. These experts offer industry knowledge as well as the understanding of your local regulations and requirements. Simply put, they can put together affordable, industry-specific-solutions that are right for your business. Because your business can’t afford down time, we take the hassles out of the implementation process with a solution designed to get you up and running quickly.

See how a business solution from Microsoft can transform the way you work.

Join us next week when we explore the fourth business challenge: "When Real-Time Insight and Control Are Limited." Until then, take a test drive or learn more about our cloud or on-premises solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. It’s easier and more affordable than you might think.

This blog series addresses some of the common problems businesses like yours are experiencing with Sage ERP and how a business solution from Microsoft helps keep you on the path of growth. If you missed the previous postings, you can view them here:
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Business Challenge 1: You Can't Rely on the Future of Your Software
Business Challenge 2: Your Business Is Ready for Growth but Your Accounting Software Isn’t