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What Is an ERP? Does My SMB Actually Need One?
By Helion Cloud Team
ERP, Business Central, Sage... We explain in plain terms what an ERP is and how to know if your business needs one.
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ERP is talked about everywhere, but most SMB managers don't really know what it is or whether their company needs one. Choosing the right time to move to an ERP can radically change your company's profitability and growth.
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ERP, Business Central: are they the same?
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) designates a single software that brings together all company functions in one database. Business Central, Sage, SAP are ERP examples. Before an ERP, SMBs juggle between an accounting software, an Excel spreadsheet for inventory, another for quotes.
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5 signs you need an ERP
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From what size should you get an ERP?
Under 5 employees: Excel suffices. 5-15 employees: Business Central Essentials becomes relevant. 15-150 employees: ideal zone, ROI in 12-24 months. Beyond 150: the question is which ERP, not whether.
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Business Central vs Sage vs SAP: which to choose?
Sage 100: solid accounting, limited cloud. Business Central: modern cloud ERP, integrated with Microsoft 365, best value for 10-150 user SMBs. SAP Business One: powerful but expensive, better for 100+ user mid-market.
Summary
An ERP is an investment: expect €35,000-80,000 for an SMB, recouped in 18-24 months. Helion Cloud offers a free 5-minute qualification questionnaire (Gyde365) to assess your eligibility.
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