Going with the digital flow

12^th March 2018

The editorial unit

The editorial unit

12 March 2018

The technological changes that we have been experiencing have come fast and hard. Think it will slow down? Think again. The more we are able to do with digital technology, the more we will find ways to do even more with. Each discovery leads to another and won’t be stopping anytime soon. So what happens to the face of business when we see these major changes? We have to be prepared to go with the flow! Today we are exploring software for business and why it’s so valuable to our workflow and efficiency.

Increasing efficiency for sales

For businesses that have a high volume of sales, the best EDI solutions will save their day. Many businesses still use an outdated method of handling purchase orders. A customer generates a purchase order, let’s say for custom business cards that they have on file, and then they would send the purchase order off in an older method. We are talking about through the postal mail, the fax machine, or even email. Those methods mean that someone else has to process the purchase order and proceed with fulfilling the order of business cards. If you use an EDI system (electronic data interchange), it means that the buyer places the purchase order and it is immediately entered into your system and processed without needing a middle person to process it. It simplifies the process and allows the business to increase sales at the same time. Without it, you could lose money!

Content management

We often talk about branding and the importance of it when establishing your identity in the business world. Many small businesses end up with boxes of pre-printed documents with their logo and business information on it. Enterprise Content Management software can save the day and keep all of your important information (mission statements, protocols, and policies) in one place that makes it accessible to anyone who needs to reach it quickly. You can save money and time from printing employee handbooks by making it accessible on a network for them to save on their own personal device. When it is time to update the information, it becomes even easier with the software that will save a lot of time and energy that can be used elsewhere.

Stay on top of the books

Enterprise Resource Planning is what can simplify your account management. Every aspect of your finances from sales to tax reporting can become bogged down without an efficient software that is designed to keep you on top of your books. They can cover every type of business, from the small one-man show to a global manufacturer that will keep your finances flowing with ease. Most ERP’s are also on top of what is important for reporting to various governments to ensure that you stay in compliance and keep you in business for a long time to come.

There is a lot of fear that comes with quick change and evolution of technology. People fear robots taking over everyday tasks or removing the need for people. The reality is, people are still going to be needed. We use automation and software to make our jobs easier and allow us to handle work that software can’t do. Software and automation can never replace our desire to speak with a human about our business needs or land a client contract to increase sales. On top of all of that, someone has to manage and improve the software as time goes on! So embrace the tech that is designed to work for you, not against you or to replace you.

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