Over on our LinkedIn page we have been focussing on explaining ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning. We talk about this a lot and how it can help your business but what if you’ve never heard of this before? We are explaining the uses, benefits, and common pain points which may occur to help support UK SMEs.
Firstly, we explained simply.. What is ERP and what are the benefits? If you already know this and want to skip to the tips for implementation click here.
ERP is a software system that helps organisations streamline their core business processes. This includes finance, HR, supply chain, sales, procurement, and more. Connecting various areas of a company to provide a more overall view on data and operations.
But why is ERP useful?
- Data Security. Centralising data rather than have it spread across multiple platforms increases data security.
- Compliance. Updating and keeping up with compliance changes will be easier with everything linked. Data Security. Centralising data rather than having it spread across multiple platforms increases data security.
- Increased productivity. Basic, repetitive tasks can be automated, processes will be more straightforward and no having to go cross-departments for issues.
Inefficiency is quietly draining time, money and morale.
Where you are in your ERP journey may vary. Maybe you use a system and could benefit from a Free health check to see if we can find any inefficiencies or maybe you would like to find out more about ERP or try an affordable ready-made HR management system. In which case, we suggest Tlento. At only £25 per month hosting fee, it is designed perfectly to suit UK SMEs, a system which will grow as your business does.
Already at the implementation stage? Kazzicom has put together 5 tips and key things to look out for / prepare to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Remember if any of these problems, or any other surprise issues occur we can help solve this quickly and professionally.
1. Define clear objective.
Don’t just ‘digitise’ without thinking where you want to go. What problems are you solving? Fewer payroll errors? Easier onboarding? Less manual admin?
2. Audit and clean your data.
Duplicate records, outdated employee info, and messy payroll histories will follow you into your shiny new system and quickly slow it down. You may also carry over errors. Clean, map, and validate data before migration.
3. Build a cross-functional implementation team.
Get input from actual users. The more buy-in from the start, the less resistance later.
4. Choose the right ERP partner.
Systems like Tlento are built for SMEs who need flexibility, compliance, and simplicity in one place. You want a team that understands HR and Payroll inside out. Bonus: Choose a partner who offers training and post-launch support.
5. Test, test… then test again.
User real data. Run real scenarios. Let actual users break things in a safe environment. Better to find issues before payroll has a major issue on go-live week. We can do this for you if you don’t have time and iron out any issues before they become problems.
This was shared on our LinkedIn, please comment to let us know if we helped, or follow for more tips to optimise your HR systems or ERP tips for UK SMEs. Kazzicom can help with implementation and beyond if any pressure points appear during the process, or take the whole load for you.
Want a free system health check? Message us on LinkedIn, comment, email social.media@kazzicom.com, fill out our online form, or phone 0800 02747 51
Thanks!
Kazzicom Team
