Software

Most businesses need productivity and email, accounting, a CRM, file storage and sharing, communication tools, and security basics such as a password manager and endpoint protection. Larger or more complex operations add ERP, HR, inventory and analytics systems.

An ERP makes sense when separate tools for finance, inventory, purchasing and operations create manual re-keying, reporting delays or errors. Growing product businesses and multi-entity companies usually reach that point first.

Write down the problems to solve and must-have requirements first, shortlist three options, run trials with real users and data, check integrations and exit terms, and speak to reference customers of a similar size.