The one thing standing between you and upgrading your accounting software – approval from your boss.
If your accounting software holds you back and requires a lot of manual data input, you will probably be dreaming of something bigger, better and more intuitive. Better accounting software is out there, but you need management approval first.
Your manager may not work as closely with your current software as you do, therefore they’re less likely to be aware of the battles you face day-to-day.
Here are some tips and ideas to help you put together a proposal for new accounting software.
Turn your pain points into numbers
Quantifying your pain is a good place to start and shows exactly how your outdated accounting software impacts efficiency, costing the company time and money. Gather data to show how much time could be saved and spent on other tasks that add more value to the business.
For example, average time spent:
- Closing the books
- Entering data manually
- Fixing mistakes
- Compiling reports
According to a survey ran by Sage, Finance leaders who embrace automation cut their closing time by 29%, which translates to 2 days every month – that’s 24 days per year!
Get support from your colleagues
If you are having issues with the system, it’s likely that your colleagues could also be experiencing them too. Talk to your colleagues about the challenges they face, gather more examples of how your current solution falls short of requirements and ask them about any previous experience they have from working with other accounting platforms.
Gaining insight from colleagues in other departments could also show how the benefits of upgrading your accounting software could span across different business functions and departments, this may also address any concerns surrounding disrupting your current processes.
Research possible solutions
Research some alternative software solutions which address the key pain points that you have highlighted and gather some prices. You could also look at similar businesses in your industry that use these solutions and find out what they have to say about them.
The right solution should be long-lasting, able to grow with the business and keep adding value for many years to come, therefore avoiding the need to upgrade again for many years – an attractive prospect for anybody considering upgrading accounting software.
“The potential for growth is enormous. That’s why, even as a £10 million business, we’ve decided to go with Intacct. It should be able to see us through to £100 million.” – Read the full Maydencroft case study here.
Upgrade to Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct is a true cloud solution that offers inter entity and multi entity processing, advanced automation features, multi-currency capabilities, multi-dimensional data analysis, reliable integrations and scope to grow the system functionalities as your business grows. Discover Sage Intacct here.
Upgrade to Sage 200
Sage 200 offers deep accounting functionalities such as multi-company functions, automation of manual processes, integrations, full customisation, and additional modules such as manufacturing and CRM to fit your individual needs. Find out more about Sage 200 Professional here.
Speak to our Sage experts
Working with the right partner is essential to successfully implementing new accounting software, making the process as smooth as possible and putting you at ease.
We’ve helped many businesses to upgrade accounting software across various industries such as environmental services, service maintenance and manufacturing, read some of our case studies here.
If you’d like more information about Sage 200 and Sage Intacct, get in touch with us here to discuss your requirements with our Sage experts.
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