Tips for Replacing Accounting Software: Business Owner Edition

September 14, 2017
|In Dynamics GP, Dynamics 365
|By Bond Consulting Services

Replacing your accounting software is easier and more affordable than you may think. Not sure if your basic accounting software or legacy systems are putting your business at risk? If you recognize any of these warning signs, it’s time to make the switch:

  • You waste too much time dealing with multiple systems that can’t talk to each other
  • Manual processes are error prone and can’t keep up with increasing demand despite added headcount
  • Creating and configuring reports is too complicated, and often doesn’t give us the information you need
  • Incomplete or incorrect information creates customer dissatisfaction and lost sales
  • Increasingly stringent compliance and security concerns keep you up at night
  • Productivity is lost spending valuable time switching back and forth between multiple applications and disconnected systems

Recognizing just one of these is a clear sign it’s time to update your system. The cloud has opened up new avenues for companies of all sizes to affordably expand capabilities, create greater efficiency and mobility, and be prepared for ever-changing business conditions.

It can be tricky to differentiate between solutions and find the best fit for your business but BCS is here to help!

Characteristics of a modern technology platform like Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Business edition include:

  • Comprehensive integration. Deploy one solution to manage your financials, sales, service, and operations with the ability to connect applications like payroll, banking apps, CRM systems, or custom APIs.
  • Connects your entire business. Automatically pulls your systems and processes together so your people don’t have to.
  • Automates and secures business processes. Improve productivity and get more done with easy-to-create workflows, audit trails, and enterprise-level security – features that basic accounting software can’t provide.
  • Provide end-to-end view of your business. Centralize your data from accounting, sales, purchasing, inventory, and customer interactions to get an accurate end-to-end view of your business. All data stays up to date so you can spot trends, prevent issues, and deliver great customer experiences.
  • Trusted technology provider. Creates security as a trusted, leading technology provider for businesses of all sizes around the world.
  • Enables mobility. Empower a mobile workforce by delivering the same experience across devices, regardless of their location.
  • Fast from the start. Delivers an easy-to-learn solution that people just intuitively know how to use.

There’s never been a better time to update your outdated systems and take advantage of all the benefits of cloud-based business applications. Learn more about the capabilities of the comprehensive ERP solutions BCS offers here and contact us today to learn more!