White Papers  From time to time we will post articles of interest on this page. Generally they will be sourced from our staff or software supplies and relate directly to how best to view your Business Management and Accounting Software needs. This is a huge subject that can never be fully covered. If there is a specific topic you are interested in, let us know, and we may be able to compile an article for all to read and learn from.
Game changer for community care groups!
Software can be a game changer for community care groups. Star Business Solutions has come up with a winner in its Community Care System. Read the full story here......
Think Big? Think Again!
Biggest is not always best when it comes to business computer systems. If you are shopping for a new IT system, it's easy to be swayed by the notion that you've got to have the sort of system that the big boys use, this may not be your best option. Read the full story......
Advice for a Successful ERP Implementation
A recent study of nearly 1500 IT change initiatives published in the Harvard Business Review found that, on average, IT projects had a cost overrun of 27%. Their even more alarming finding was that at least 1/6 of projects came in significantly late and over budget (70% over schedule, 200% over budget). Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. Read the full story......                                                               by Trish Hall reproduced from Software Shortlist ERP Guide.
Step back from your business
Business Owners rarely stop to think about the future. Planning for the coming few months seems hard enough...let alone thinking about the long term future of their business.  Expert Chris Alp talks about business planning. Read the full story.....                                                              reproduced courtesy of Greentree International and Chris Alp.
Beware of Data Overload
Do you understand the difference between "need to know and nice to know?" Many businesses don't when it comes to gathering data for job costing and revenue recognition.    Read the full story......
Business Intelligence must be shared
Information is the lifeblood of any business yet too many companies treat it like a secret to be known by only a few - they lock it away as though sharing it somehow devalues it. Read the full story......
6 Rules to Make Your New System a Success
Read 6 simple rules to help make the implementation and adoption of your new Business Management and Accounting Software System a success. Read the full story......
10 ways for CIOs to better control costs.
As a shaky recovery tries desperately to hang on, CIOs are being asked by management to find ways to put a leash on costs. The fear is that the economy will turn sour again, causing a double dip recession that could have a profound effect on company bottom lines.   Read the full story.......                                                                                                      reproduced by permission of Ariba.
Efficient Software for Business
There is an old adage that businesses seem to always forget when times are tough, "you have to spend money to make money". As the economy improves innovative ways to make money and continue to save money are needed, this means spending to optimise business processes.  Read the full story......