Frequently Asked Questions All Categories Abila MIP Fund Accounting Microix Requisition & Budget Networking Services Payroll & Human Resources Sage 100 ERP (MAS 90/200) Sage 50 (Peachtree) Sage BusinessWorks Sage CRM Sage Fixed Assets (FAS) Software Buying FAQs Year End Search Reset How much will it cost to purchase a new software system? For small and medium size business's the software can range from $200 to $50,000. It depends on your specific needs and number of system users. Once a needs assessment has been performed a ballpark figure can usually be estimated. Fees to implement the software typically range from .50 to 2 times the price of the software, again depending on the specific needs of the company. How long does it take to switch over to the new software system? While the time frame varies depending on the specifics of the projects, it is typically anywhere from a 2 month project to 6 month project from start to finish. The elements of the project usually include software installation, setup, training and testing and may also include procedural review, data conversion, programming and report writing. Can I migrate data from my old software package to the new software system? Yes, it is possible, however it depends on what data you would like to migrate and how much history you would like to move over to the new system. Typically, vendors, customers and beginning balances are brought over. Bringing over additional data is possible, however it would increase the cost and lengthen the implementation timeline. Who will provide training and ongoing support following our ERP software implementation? Our software consultants continue to work with our clients as needed after the initial software implementation. We can provide general process training for new employees, refresher training for year-end processing, assistance setting up and learning a new module and more. We offer training and support on-site, over the phone and also remotely based on your need. Should I run the new software system parallel with our old system? While this approach was necessary in the days when systems were custom made for individual companies, current day software is much more reliable in its ability to process transactions. Also given the high pace of most offices these days, running two systems for a significant length of time is just no longer practical for most companies. Testing normally consists of running a test batch of transactions that represent the transactions that will be run on the system. This is typically a couple of days to a weeks worth of transactions that give you the ability to evaluate the system and make any minor needed adjustments before going live. I've heard nightmare stories how software implementation projects go on for years spending millions of dollars. Is that a risk for my business? While there will always be some risks in implementing new software, they are much smaller projects than the Fortune 500 companies that install multi-million dollar systems while coordinating 100's if not 1,000's of users. Projects for small to medium size business do not involve the complexity of the large company projects so the risk is much smaller. If I purchase a more expensive software program, will it have all the features of my current program plus more? While the new program is likely to have more features it is not safe to assume that the more expensive software will have all the features of your current low end system. Because of their design for small business and small databases, QuickBooks and Sage 50 (Peachtree) have some features that even high end systems don't contain. 10 Items Per Page 20 Items Per Page 50 Items Per Page 100 Items Per Page 1
How much will it cost to purchase a new software system? For small and medium size business's the software can range from $200 to $50,000. It depends on your specific needs and number of system users. Once a needs assessment has been performed a ballpark figure can usually be estimated. Fees to implement the software typically range from .50 to 2 times the price of the software, again depending on the specific needs of the company.
How long does it take to switch over to the new software system? While the time frame varies depending on the specifics of the projects, it is typically anywhere from a 2 month project to 6 month project from start to finish. The elements of the project usually include software installation, setup, training and testing and may also include procedural review, data conversion, programming and report writing.
Can I migrate data from my old software package to the new software system? Yes, it is possible, however it depends on what data you would like to migrate and how much history you would like to move over to the new system. Typically, vendors, customers and beginning balances are brought over. Bringing over additional data is possible, however it would increase the cost and lengthen the implementation timeline.
Who will provide training and ongoing support following our ERP software implementation? Our software consultants continue to work with our clients as needed after the initial software implementation. We can provide general process training for new employees, refresher training for year-end processing, assistance setting up and learning a new module and more. We offer training and support on-site, over the phone and also remotely based on your need.
Should I run the new software system parallel with our old system? While this approach was necessary in the days when systems were custom made for individual companies, current day software is much more reliable in its ability to process transactions. Also given the high pace of most offices these days, running two systems for a significant length of time is just no longer practical for most companies. Testing normally consists of running a test batch of transactions that represent the transactions that will be run on the system. This is typically a couple of days to a weeks worth of transactions that give you the ability to evaluate the system and make any minor needed adjustments before going live.
I've heard nightmare stories how software implementation projects go on for years spending millions of dollars. Is that a risk for my business? While there will always be some risks in implementing new software, they are much smaller projects than the Fortune 500 companies that install multi-million dollar systems while coordinating 100's if not 1,000's of users. Projects for small to medium size business do not involve the complexity of the large company projects so the risk is much smaller.
If I purchase a more expensive software program, will it have all the features of my current program plus more? While the new program is likely to have more features it is not safe to assume that the more expensive software will have all the features of your current low end system. Because of their design for small business and small databases, QuickBooks and Sage 50 (Peachtree) have some features that even high end systems don't contain.