7 Resources to Help You Choose Your ERP or CRM System

We have recently published 2 articles answering all your questions about business management solutions: All You Need to Know About ERP and All You Need to Know About CRM. These articles also provided multiple resources to help you prepare for a first or new implementation. If you’re ready for the next step now, here are 7 articles and eBooks to help you choose your ERP or CRM system.

1. Long-Term Growth: An Important Factor in the Choice of Your New Solution

JOVACO always recommends taking your long-term needs and goals into consideration when choosing your ERP or CRM system. While such a solution represents a more important investment up front, you will reap the benefits for the next several years. This article explains in detail the benefits of a scalable business management solution, and how you can identify your long-term objectives.

2. Choosing a Management Information System: An Evaluation Checklist

Multiple factors can influence the choice of your ERP or CRM solution. This eBook reviews the 10 main points to consider. Infrastructure, integration, long-term vision, not to mention your choice of implementation partner and cost predictability … You will have a better idea of which elements you need to take into consideration when choosing your management system and what to expect.

3. Ensuring the Success of an Implementation Project for Your New Business Management Solution

Any implementation is a long-term project, whether for an ERP or CRM solution. This eBook details everything you need to know to ensure the success of your implementation and the least amount of disruption possible on your daily operations. You will know how to pick your implementation partner, build your project team, manage change within your organization, and more.

4. Free vs Paid CRMs: Is it worth paying?

If you are looking for a new CRM solution, you may be tempted to opt for a free solution. But will a free solution provide all the tools you need, and will it support your long-term growth objectives? This article explains in more detail what’s usually included with a free solution to help you determine if it’s worth paying for your CRM.

5. Microsoft Dynamics GP or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Which is Right for Your Organization?

Looking for a new ERP solution or thinking of migrating to the cloud? Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are both complete and proven business management products, which means that organizations often hesitate between the two. Upon reading this article, you will have a better idea of the main differences between these two Microsoft Dynamics solutions and the type of organizations that can benefit from them.

6. 9 Questions Nobody Asks Their ERP Partner… But Should

Your choice of implementation partner is just as important as the solution itself. This eBook suggests tough questions you can ask potential partners and suppliers. You will then be better able to judge if their methodology and vision line up with yours.

7. Financial Aid and Tax Credits Available to Quebec SMBs for the Optimization of their Business with ERP and CRM Management Systems

Our most popular blog post by far, this article describes the main funding programs available to Quebec SMBs looking to implement a new business management solution. The implementation of an ERP or CRM system represents a substantial investment, and these programs are available to help you complete your project. We have recently updated it to reflect programs currently available.

We hope these articles will help you better identity the type of solution you need and how to concretely plan your implementation project. If you have any questions or if you’re ready to take the leap, contact JOVACO and our experts will be more than happy to guide you through the selection of ERP or CRM system and its implementation.