Introduction
When you envisioned your business, you knew you needed certain things to get started. Early on, it probably didn’t take much—a location, a product or service, and tools.
Initially, you didn’t need to think much about payroll or large Excel sheets. Things were pretty simple.
As time went by, daily operations got more complex. More customers meant more employees, which meant more information to track. Life got busier, but at least you had a solid foundation.
As you kept growing, you reached more customers and brought in more employees and equipment. But these came with hidden costs.
Where are you now? Have all your additions left you overwhelmed by office work?
It could be you’ve forgotten something.
At CodeCrafters, we’ve worked with many companies over the years, and we’ve found that software doesn’t always make their list of needs. As we’ve come alongside these
businesses, we’ve helped them discover that customized business software is an invisible key that frees them from inefficiencies and time-consuming systems.
Many companies, especially young or small companies, don’t see the connection between efficient software and a smooth-running business. As a result, they don’t tend to focus on computers and digital technology.
However, custom business software like our Silverloom system can handle individual systems like accounting and inventory and make them talk to each other. This interfacing speeds up daily operations, saves money, and makes everyday life easier.
Let’s explore the benefits of customized software and why you should consider using it.
“Like wiring, business systems need to be integrated,
even though hidden in daily operations.”
Behind-the-Scenes Support
Business systems such as accounting, payroll, and scheduling are like the nervous system of a company, relaying essential information throughout its structure. These invisible processes are complex and interwoven. A company can’t function smoothly if these processes aren’t working well. These processes can keep a business from growing if they aren’t communicating.
The human nervous system isn’t the only system we depend on. Systems are everywhere–roads, water pipes, electricity, and trash hauling. When systems work well, we don’t even think about them. Systems that break or perform poorly cost us time and money. And they frustrate us.
Just as you don’t think about an electrical system until there’s a problem, business systems often go unnoticed. However, these essential systems coordinate sales, marketing, scheduling, and finance. Like electrical wiring, business systems need to be integrated, even though hidden in daily operations.
These systems are like extra employees who work behind the scenes of a successful business. If performing efficiently, they can maintain workflow, avoid frustrations, and affect the bottom line.
Driving Efficiency and Growth
A well-designed business software system creates efficiencies. It enables the smooth flow of information, streamlines workflows, and automates repetitive tasks. Employees can focus their talents and energy on more complex, higher-value tasks. The result? Increased productivity and profitability.
Symptoms of Poorly Functioning Business Systems
How can you tell when a business system isn’t working well? Here are some symptoms of a poorly-working system:
- Repeated mistakes
- Wasted resources
- Lost customers
- Frustrated employees
- Missed deadlines
- Low profitability
You probably have an inefficient system if you notice any of these. A weak system may not immediately cripple your business, but it likely keeps you late at the office. It might even harm your health.
No business owner would overlook a loss of electricity. But many business owners ignore an inefficient system, even though it significantly impacts their business.
Good business systems are like well-designed roads
that keep traffic moving smoothly.
Like an extra employee—but without the payroll
Good business software can be a game changer for your business. It can streamline your systems, reduce errors, and free you to focus on the things that matter most.
Good software is an extra employee doing all the little tasks that used to bog you down. You don’t have to worry about entering data into multiple systems, managing customer accounts and services, or tracking time spent on projects—good software does it for you.
The best part? So much of it is automated! Make some initial entries, keep them up to date, and watch the system do its job.
- Automatic emails when a job is complete
- Automatic invoicing
- Inventory software with low-stock alerts
- Scheduling software showing the details of tomorrow’s job or what you have scheduled a year from now
- (this list goes on and on)
The Takeaway
Though invisible, customizable software like Silverloom forms the backbone of a successful and growing organization.
If you’ve grown beyond the pen-and-paper stage, if scheduling is causing you to miss supper, or if you’re just tired of doing work you know a machine could do, it’s time to upgrade your business software.