The start of a new financial year is a great time for you to reflect on the past year, and look over what went well and what could have gone better. Every business owner should take the time to map out what they are going to do in the next 12 months to further grow their business. This, of course, is a much easier process if you have a well-designed business management system (BMS). With the right tools, you should be able to benchmark your performance, access critical information, and ultimately make better business decisions.
Are you wasting valuable time trying to track down data about your business? A good BMS will allow you to take key data and turn this into actionable insights – giving you the freedom to focus on your business. You should be able to see at a glance, sales, stock, accounts receivable, work in progress and other key performance indicators. You can also prepare customised dashboards for staff in various departments to keep them accountable and on track.
Every business is different, so you need a BMS which can be customised to suit your unique requirements. You should have the ability to view all the relative information that is important to your business in real time. This includes the ability to gather reports and information at ease to help your teams forecast accurately and lead to better informed decisions in the future.
Your BMS needs to be flexible. As your business grows and develops, you should have the ablility to customise your system to suit. This could include adding new reporting tools to track new product lines or developing new dashboards to get greater visability in new market areas.
Vital business data is often locked away in different divisions and the information may not flow through to the people who need it. A good BMS helps you leverage your database resources, giving access to those who require it to perform in their role. It will also help you standardise your business processes ensuring business rules are adhered to.
Don’t spend your time trying to track down information when your focus should be on your business! You need a single vision of truth, with the ability to oversee every aspect of your operation, including CRM, Payroll, Sales, Stock and more. This will give you a more accurate and detailed holistic view of your business so you can make decisions on what is working and what is not. More accurate reporting and insights lead to better quality decisions.
That’s what we are all here to do – grow! With better organisation of information and a timely and accurate understanding of what is happening in your business, you are going to make decisions that result in both savings and growth. Most small to medium-sized businesses can implement a BMS solution at a cost that is not only affordable, but also justifiable. There are solutions on the market and there are plenty of specialist firms who can help you implement a comprehensive system to suit your requirements.
If you’re serious about organising your business and preparing for a big FY18, you need to consider MYOB EXO Business and MYOB Advanced. These market leading proven systems are customisable, and will help give you the insights you need, to make smarter business decisions.
As a MYOB Advanced and MYOB EXO Platinum Partner, Horizon Business Systems is highly accredited ERP solution specialist and provide ongoing support to help your business achieve growth, stability and success. To find out more information about how MYOB EXO and MYOB Advanced can work in your business, speak to one of our staff today.
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