{"id":22494,"date":"2023-08-04T16:40:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T14:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/nicht-kategorisiert\/erp-for-small-businesses-does-an-erp-system-make-sense\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:25:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:25:11","slug":"erp-for-small-businesses-does-an-erp-system-make-sense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/en\/blog\/erp-for-small-businesses-does-an-erp-system-make-sense\/","title":{"rendered":"ERP for small businesses \u2013 Does an ERP system make sense?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22494\" class=\"elementor elementor-22494 elementor-1049\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23d595b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23d595b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6fa713 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a6fa713\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In today&#8217;s <b>competitive <\/b>business world, it is becoming increasingly important for <b>small businesses<\/b> to be able to position themselves strongly in the market.<\/p><p>To achieve this<b>, <\/b>small businesses must optimize<b> <\/b>their operational processes and use limited resources efficiently.<\/p><p>This is where <b>ERP systems<\/b> come into play: An ERP system offers small businesses the opportunity to improve their internal <b>processes <\/b>and effectively link internal <b>operations<\/b>.<\/p><p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e014035 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e014035\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b4bd41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b4bd41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight-box\"><b>Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)<\/b> is <b>software <\/b>that enables companies to manage and automate their daily <b>business activities<\/b> such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, as well as supply chain operations.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3db4c311 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3db4c311\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Due to their high efficiency, <b>ERP systems<\/b> have become of central importance not only for large, international companies. Their use is also <b> <\/b>becoming increasingly important for small and medium-sized enterprises.<\/p><p>In this article, we will give you a comprehensive overview of the use of <b>ERP systems<\/b> and explain how the software can help your small business increase productivity and grow successfully.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9036674 elementor-view-default elementor-position-block-start elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"9036674\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-desktop\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M528 0H48C21.5 0 0 21.5 0 48v320c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h192l-16 48h-72c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24s10.7 24 24 24h272c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24h-72l-16-48h192c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-16 352H64V64h448v288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t27 %\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAccording to a 2020 study by Panorama Consulting Solutions, around 27% of the small companies surveyed had already implemented an ERP system.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6bdf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b6bdf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Definition: What are ERP systems?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f6111e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f6111e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>ERP <\/b>stands for Enterprise Resource Planning and can be translated as<b> \u201cbusiness resource planning\u201d<\/b>.<\/p><p>An ERP system is an <b>integrated software solution<\/b> that connects different departments and functions of a company.<\/p><p>An <b>ERP system<\/b> ensures the smooth exchange of internal company <b>information<\/b>, thus enabling efficient <b>management <\/b>of <b>resources <\/b>such as personnel, finance, inventory, production and sales.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07caef6 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"07caef6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYNERPY_AvERP_1920-x-1200-px.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"SYNERPY_AvERP_(1920 x 1200 px)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you looking for a new ERP system?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload AvERP for free and get started!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/downloads\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f46f2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f46f2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do small businesses really need ERP software?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c76965b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c76965b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Small businesses<\/b> and startups often underestimate the benefits of <b>ERP software<\/b> and assume that an <b>ERP system<\/b> is not necessary for a small business.<\/p><p>However, this assumption is incorrect! <\/p><p>Ultimately, every <b>small business<\/b> must decide individually which areas of the business should be supported by a <b>software system<\/b>, which <b>software solution<\/b> is best suited for this purpose, and what the financial budget is for implementing such a system. More on <a href=\"https:\/\/wirtschafts-pioniere.de\/brauche-unternehmen-ein-erp-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">this in this article<\/a>.  <\/p><p>However, it is generally true that central business areas always benefit from the use of a <b>software system<\/b> in today&#8217;s world, as this ensures the automation and management of <b>process flows<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-162ca5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"162ca5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SYNERPY_GmbH_ERP-in-kleinen-Unternehmen-e1761139761896-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21512\" alt=\"B\u00fcro eines Offices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SYNERPY_GmbH_ERP-in-kleinen-Unternehmen-e1761139761896-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SYNERPY_GmbH_ERP-in-kleinen-Unternehmen-e1761139761896-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SYNERPY_GmbH_ERP-in-kleinen-Unternehmen-e1761139761896-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SYNERPY_GmbH_ERP-in-kleinen-Unternehmen-e1761139761896.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6a449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f6a449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why ERP systems are also useful for small businesses\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73966144 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73966144\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Originally, <b>ERP systems<\/b>, as the name suggests, were developed for enterprise-sized companies.<\/p><p>In large companies, it&#8217;s easy to lose track of <b>resources<\/b>, <b>data<\/b>, and <b>internal <\/b><b>processes<\/b>.<\/p><p>But it&#8217;s not just large companies that rely on the support of ERP software solutions to manage their day-to-day business.<\/p><p>Even <b>small businesses<\/b> and <b>start-ups<\/b> can benefit from using an ERP system.<\/p><p>If your company exchanges a lot of data with external systems, such as shipping service providers and suppliers, an <b>ERP system<\/b> often proves particularly advantageous for keeping track of everything.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6f8fe5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f6f8fe5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key selection criteria for ERP systems\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13258ffc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13258ffc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you decide to <b>implement <\/b>ERP software, several aspects need to be considered.<\/p><p>First, you should gain an overview and the necessary know-how about the specific requirements of your <b>company<\/b>.<\/p><p>A comprehensive <b>analysis <\/b>is important in order to counteract challenges and potential difficulties early on using an <b>ERP solution<\/b>.<\/p><p><b>Small businesses<\/b> in particular often face certain challenges that can negatively impact their <b>business processes<\/b>.<\/p><p>Below, we have summarized <b>key requirements<\/b> that you should consider before implementing an <b>ERP solution<\/b>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c6483 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01c6483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Functional requirements\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4128858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4128858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When selecting suitable <b>software<\/b>, functional requirements are considered one of the most important requirement criteria.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9fd0fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f9fd0fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-284f78d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"284f78d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"highlight-box\"><div class=\"highlight-box\">An average <b>ERP software<\/b> is used by companies for approximately <b>6-10 years<\/b> before a change is considered. It is therefore important to choose a solution that not only optimally supports current internal processes but can also contribute to <b>efficiency <\/b>in the future. <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c426fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52c426fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This also requires ensuring that your chosen ERP system meets the necessary <b>industry requirements<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32c0ae4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32c0ae4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consider the compliance requirements.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f06314a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f06314a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before selecting an ERP system, it is essential to verify that all required compliance requirements are met.<\/p><p><b>Compliance <\/b>refers to adherence to a <b>company&#8217;s <\/b>rules, regulations, and ethical standards.<\/p><p>Therefore, when <b>implementing an ERP system<\/b>, it is essential to ensure that all relevant internal and external regulations of your small <b>business <\/b>are complied with.<\/p><p>It is also important that the software enables <b>audit-proof<\/b> archiving of all <b>tax-relevant<\/b> data and documents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a9a4fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a9a4fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Check the data backup and update function.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d18807c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d18807c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many industries are affected by the fast pace of our modern society. As a result, <b>business processes<\/b> can be fundamentally restructured and changed within a very short time. <\/p><p>Therefore, clarify in advance to what extent your chosen ERP software can be updated. It is important that your ERP system always remains up-to-date and <b>evolves <\/b>along with your company. <\/p><p>The <b>security <\/b>of your data must also be guaranteed at all times.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ca2762 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52ca2762\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Handling the ERP system\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2caefc33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2caefc33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Another important aspect is <b>the ease of use<\/b> of the chosen <b>ERP software solution<\/b>.<\/p><p>How is the software designed? Is it intuitive to use, or is extensive <b>employee training<\/b> necessary? Do employees enjoy working with the <b>software<\/b>?<br>Is it possible to use it from <b>mobile devices<\/b>? <\/p><p>These are all questions that should be considered before purchasing <b>ERP software<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4124c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a4124c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Implementation of the ERP software solution\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0b26db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a0b26db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Even in small and medium-sized enterprises, it is necessary that your ERP system has the required <a href=\"\/cm\/en\/?p=22621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>ERP interfaces<\/b><\/a> to adapt it to the existing <b>IT infrastructure<\/b>.<\/p><p>Furthermore, before <b>implementing <\/b>your <strong>ERP system<\/strong>, ensure that the <b>data <\/b>from your old solution can be migrated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9af5df2 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"9af5df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYNERPY_AvERP_1920-x-1200-px.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"SYNERPY_AvERP_(1920 x 1200 px)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you looking for a new ERP system?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload AvERP for free and get started!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/downloads\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1adbe4d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1adbe4d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consider the follow-up costs of your ERP solution.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488b6637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"488b6637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When purchasing an <b>ERP software solution<\/b>, you should not only include the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/en\/blog\/erp-costs-what-does-the-implementation-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ERP <\/strong><b>acquisition costs<\/b> <\/a>in your budget, but also consider the follow-up costs that will arise from employee training, software updates and monthly payments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-220f9042 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"220f9042\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flexibility and scalability<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54d01527 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54d01527\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An ERP system should always be able to grow with the company. This aspect falls under <b>scalability<\/b>. Ensure that your chosen solution also allows for restructuring of <b>internal processes<\/b> and can adapt to the <b>workflow<\/b>.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68717859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68717859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advantages of an ERP solution\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-266f5b92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"266f5b92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After you have completed a thorough <b>business analysis<\/b> and selected the <b>ERP system<\/b> that suits you best, you will start benefiting from the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/en\/nicht-kategorisiert\/erp-advantages-what-are-the-practical-benefits-of-an-erp-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">system&#8217;s advantages<\/a><\/b><b> <\/b>within just a few days.<\/p><p>Below, we present some of the key advantages that the <b>ERP system<\/b> offers your <b>small business<\/b>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f52ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"65f52ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1060\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1060\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Overview of finances <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1060\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b091a5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b091a5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-774e4f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"774e4f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether it&#8217;s payroll, invoicing, or checking bank statements \u2013 with an ERP solution, you have a complete overview of your finances at all times. Fast, comprehensive, and with maximum <b>data security<\/b>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1061\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1061\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Improvement of Customer Relationship Management <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1061\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a0334 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66a0334\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34511c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34511c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An ERP system enables small businesses to centrally manage <b>customer information<\/b> and improve <b>customer service<\/b>.<\/p><p>A 360-degree view of <b>customer interactions<\/b> allows <b>employees <\/b>to better respond to customer needs and thus offer a personalized <b>customer experience<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1062\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1062\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Real-time information <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1062\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69f4287 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69f4287\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4435643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4435643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With an ERP system, managers and employees have access to <b>real-time data<\/b>. This means they always know the current status of projects, accounting, inventory, financial data, and other key business figures. <\/p><p>This allows them to react quickly to changing situations and make informed decisions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1063\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1063\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Efficiency improvement and process optimization <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1063\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3be0bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3be0bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b485046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b485046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An ERP system automates and integrates various business processes, leading to a significant <b>increase in the efficiency <\/b>of your small business.<\/p><p>The smooth <b>flow of information<\/b> between departments helps to avoid potential bottlenecks and delays, leading to faster and more efficient execution of tasks and projects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1064\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1064\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Greater transparency through centralized data management in the ERP system <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1064\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5272f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5272f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40ef874 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40ef874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An ERP system allows you to centralize all company data in a <strong>single <\/strong><b>database<\/b>.<\/p><p>A transparent view of <b>business processes<\/b> helps to optimize the execution of analyses and counteract inefficient processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1065\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1065\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Scalability and flexibility <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1065\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a3e690 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a3e690\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbca5d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbca5d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When choosing an <b>ERP solution<\/b>, it&#8217;s important to pay attention to the software&#8217;s scalability and flexibility. Good software solutions are designed to grow with your <b>small business<\/b>. <\/p><p>With optimal ERP software, you can easily add new functions and modules to meet the changing needs of your business.<\/p><p>This allows small businesses to focus on their <b>operations <\/b>and growth without encountering difficulties with <b>software usage<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1066\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1066\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Competitive advantage through the use of an ERP system <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1066\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaebc85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaebc85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da718d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da718d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A successfully implemented ERP solution can give your small business a long-term <b>competitive advantage<\/b>.<\/p><p>By optimizing <b>operational processes<\/b>, increasing response times, and improving customer service, you can differentiate yourself from your <b>competition <\/b>and position yourself accordingly in the <b>market<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf86a27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bf86a27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ERP systems for small businesses: Challenges <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ca964b elementor-pagination-type-bullets elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-carousel\" data-id=\"7ca964b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;carousel_items&quot;:[{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #1&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c7742dc&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #2&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;8c0449c&quot;},{&quot;slide_title&quot;:&quot;Slide #3&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;57ba603&quot;}],&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;slides_to_show_tablet&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;slides_to_scroll&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;slides_to_show_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;offset_sides&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;arrows&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;image_spacing_custom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-carousel swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Karussell\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"1\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db7bb84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db7bb84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dabba7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9dabba7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6219204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6219204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Costs and resources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4284ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4284ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Implementing an ERP solution initially requires a considerable <strong>investment<\/strong>, which can pose a financial challenge, especially for small businesses.<\/p><p>In addition to <b>financial <\/b>costs, <strong>personnel <\/strong><b>resources<\/b> must also be factored in. Employees typically need time for training to use the system <strong>effectively<\/strong>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"2\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5748dd2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5748dd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e638c22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e638c22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1168054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1168054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Change Management<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7900a31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7900a31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/en\/blog\/erp-implementation-how-does-it-work-and-what-needs-to-be-considered\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">introduction of a new <b>ERP solution<\/b><\/a> can change the way employees work.<\/p><p>Therefore, it is important to implement effective <b>change management<\/b> to minimize potential fears and uncertainties regarding change and to promote <b>willingness to work<\/b> within the company.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" data-slide=\"3\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382646a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"382646a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1746cea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1746cea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cfe374 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cfe374\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Choosing the right provider<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2b14a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf2b14a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In recent years, numerous new ERP systems have entered the market. Given this wide variety, finding the <strong>right <\/strong>provider for a small business can be a significant challenge for employers. <\/p><p>A thorough preliminary <b>analysis <\/b>of the <b>company&#8217;s <\/b>requirements and close cooperation with potential suppliers can help you find the right system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Previous\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Next\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-chevron-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-627c4ff6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"627c4ff6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cloud-based ERP systems for your small business<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e381db4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e381db4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Cloud-based ERP systems<\/b> have become increasingly popular in recent years and are a <b>cost-effective<\/b> alternative, especially for small businesses.<\/p><p>Unlike on-premises systems, <b>cloud software<\/b> requires no <b>hardware investment<\/b> and is accessible via the internet. This saves small businesses the expense of purchasing costly servers and complex <strong>IT infrastructures<\/strong>. <\/p><p>Cloud ERP solutions often offer greater <b>scalability<\/b>, allowing small businesses to flexibly adjust <b>resources <\/b>as needed and as they grow. Choosing the right software provider is crucial for this. <\/p><p>As the <b>company <\/b>grows, additional user licenses or features can be added without requiring extensive <strong>reconfiguration<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The security of <b>cloud ERP<\/b> systems is generally very high, as reputable providers implement modern <b>security measures<\/b> to protect all of their customers&#8217; data.<\/p><p>This is a key point, especially for small businesses, as not all companies have a dedicated <b>IT security team<\/b>.<\/p><p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685c25a elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"685c25a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SYNERPY_AvERP_1920-x-1200-px.png);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"SYNERPY_AvERP_(1920 x 1200 px)\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAre you looking for a new ERP system?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload AvERP for free and get started!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synerpy.com\/cm\/downloads\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23c41921 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"23c41921\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The future of ERP systems for small businesses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb4ce8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6eb4ce8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The future of ERP systems for small businesses is promising. With technological advancements and the increasing adoption of <b>cloud-based<\/b> solutions, ERP systems are becoming ever more user-friendly and accessible across various <b>industries<\/b>. <\/p><p><b>Artificial intelligence<\/b> and machine learning could also play a greater role in the future and further advance <b>process optimization<\/b>.<\/p><p>By integrating <b>IoT (Internet of Things)<\/b>, small businesses can make their production and logistics even more efficient and access <b>real-time data<\/b> even more accurately.<\/p><p>Overall, ERP systems are becoming an indispensable tool for <b>small businesses<\/b> to remain competitive, increase <b>customer satisfaction<\/b>, and enable sustainable <b>growth<\/b>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ee8b5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38ee8b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: ERP systems lead small businesses to success<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4341fd84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4341fd84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Generally speaking, small businesses can benefit significantly from implementing an ERP system.<\/p><p>By integrating and automating various <b>business processes<\/b>, you can make internal processes more efficient<b>,<\/b> optimize your <b>company resources<\/b>, and make sound decisions.<\/p><p>Therefore, an optimally chosen<b> ERP software solution<\/b> can help promote the growth of your company and increase your revenue.<\/p><p>However, for small businesses, it is important to be careful when selecting an <b>ERP system<\/b> and to take into account the specific requirements of your business.<\/p><p>Above all, aspects such as <b>flexibility<\/b>, <b>scalability<\/b>, <b>security <\/b>and <b>usability <\/b>are crucial factors that should be considered when choosing an ERP system.<\/p><p>ERP systems prove to be just as useful for small businesses as for large corporations and will continue to gain in importance in the <b>future<\/b>.<\/p><p>With the right ERP software, you can be offered customized solutions that will help your small business stay <b>competitive <\/b>and grow successfully.<\/p><p>Do you have any further questions about implementing an ERP system? <a href=\"\/cm\/en\/?page_id=21968\">Our <strong>team of experts<\/strong> will help you find the right <b>solution <\/b>for your <b>small business<\/b>!<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s competitive business world, it is becoming increasingly important for small businesses to establish a strong market position. 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