You’ve depended on your accounting, CRM or payroll software for years and it has served you well. But how do you know when it’s time to update your systems and introduce new technology? Do you upgrade at regular time intervals, like every two years? Or when you hit headcount or revenue milestones? Or should you be looking at other factors like emerging business opportunities or your ability to make quick decisions? There’s no easy answer in an industry that moves as fast as technology. Just as Apple and Samsung release new phones, and car manufacturers bring out new models nearly every year, business software is also constantly changing. You should map your business needs to your software and ask yourself what the risks and opportunities of a change might be—and what the dangers are of falling behind
So how do you know if your business is at the point when you should start looking for alternative software solutions?
If you are struggling to manage your business processes, the time is ripe to introduce more advanced business solutions for your company. Here’s how you can tell that it is time for an upgrade: