Oates and Company Blog

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.

Many companies prefer to use as many in-house processes as possible in order to ensure that they save as much money as possible. In-house processes, however, aren’t always the best choice to meet a need, and Sage software training is frequently one need that can't be met without outsourcing. Although some companies may be able to meet their own needs when it comes to Sage software training, many others find it more efficient and cost-effective to enlist the assistance of outside experts. Consider the following factors when discussing whether or not your company will find it more efficient to outsource your Sage software training.

The complexity of your company's Sage software training needs is one major factor that plays into the decision of whether or not to outsource. If your training needs arise out of something simple like a minor modification to your existing Sage software system, then it is possible that in-house Sage software training will be adequate. If you are implementing an ERP system for the first time or completely overhauling your accounting system, on the other hand, then your existing staff is unlikely to be able to cover your training needs. In more complex instances like these, outsourced Sage software training is likely to be necessary.