As with any business decision, there are many things to consider when evaluating process manufacturing software.
As with any business decision, there are many things to consider when evaluating process manufacturing software.
Topics: software, john shepperson, oates co, process manufacturing, faq, frequently asked questions
Sales tax is evolving every day – at both the state and federal levels. If pending legislation is enacted, certain key industries could be impacted, dramatically affecting your customers' businesses.
Oates & Company has partnered with Avalara and is offering a free, 30 minute educational webinar that will teach you about:
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Are you interested in Oates & Company and wondering if you live in our service area? Check out our map to see if you do!
Topics: oates and company, NC, john shepperson, richmond, knoxville, nashville, georgia, roanoke, sc, virginia, chattanooga, service area, tennessee, atlanta, asheville, washington dc
A well designed enterprise resource planning (ERP) system should work for you and not against you. Experienced ERP consultants understand this and will work with you to develop and implement systems that tie directly to your unique business and its business strategies.
Topics: ERP, ERP implementation, mapping business processes, business processes, john shepperson, oates co, business strategies, gaps
Running a business requires managing a bewildering array of variables, regulations, problems, solutions, and customer requirements. Attempting to do so without the proper tools and expertise is, at best, a waste of the time and money that you should be using to improve and expand your business; at worst, working without the proper tools and expertise will cause your challenges to quickly spiral out of control and damage your company.
Topics: ERP, Sage, enterprise resource planning, software, john shepperson, the sage group, oates co, Vacuum Engineering & Materials, major tech
Does owning a business sometimes feel like a hassle? Especially marketing, where it seems like the great market campaign that you put out last week is already obsolete? Or that your advertising doesn’t seem to be being seen?
Fortunately, when it comes down to marketing, there are some tips about the best way to get your product out there with much less frustration and way more fun.
Keep these next ideas in mind when you plan your future marketing goals:
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As a business owner, you need to be able to answer the question: “How much time do I spend on business analysis?” Because you own a business, you may feel that spending a lot of time on business analysis is important, but there are some facts that may make you reconsider.
Just because you spend a lot of time on business analysis doesn't mean you're accomplishing a lot; while it is very important to keep up on these things, it shouldn’t to take up all of your time. Look at it this way: every minute you spend analyzing your business is a minute that's not spent growing your business. Do what you need to do, thoroughly and with attention to detail, but don’t overthink it.
Topics: oates, john shepperson, outsourcing, business analysis, business growth
If you’re a Greensboro, NC distribution business and you’ve printed packing slips, sent off invoices, and filled the trucks’ fuel tanks, one of two things is about to happen. In one instance, the truck leaves Greensboro and gets to Lexington without a hitch – the truck arrives on time with undamaged cargo that matches the invoices and packing slips perfectly.
In another instance, however, things don't go so smoothly. And when the unexpected happens, it will be critical for our hypothetical Greensboro business to have an efficient and well-organized container tracking system in place. Otherwise, it could find itself in hot water with its customers, suppliers, or even the government.
Topics: transition, container, shipping, container shipping, inventory management procedures, john shepperson, oates co, container tracking, damage, delivery, shipment
An advisor is a person who is expert in a particular field and consults with their client to provide a desired result. They usually have been in the field themselves, working in manufacturing or distribution, and have found ways to make them more productive in less time, and want to share their expertise with others.
Topics: consultant, Oates & Company, john shepperson, manufacturing, distribution, software advisor, advisor
The founder of Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos, said, “Put the vast majority of your energy, attention, and dollars into building a great product or service and put a smaller amount into shouting about it ...”
So what’s he saying? Take your talent and your passion and channel your energy into doing it – whether it’s editing books, implementing software, or organizing inventory – and doing it to the best of your ability.
Topics: ERP, business, software, crm, john shepperson, oates co, raw data, jeff bezos, amazon.com, business analysis, innovation
