At PC Bennett Solution, we have helped hundreds of businesses across the country bring on Acumatica Cloud ERP. However, what we have seen in recent years is that smaller businesses that would greatly benefit from the increased efficiency, productivity, and flexibility of having top-of-the-line back-office technology simply cannot afford it. That is why we are launching our new product with Acumatica – Business in a Box.
But before we dive deep into Business in a Box, first we must detail what Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is.
What is an ERP System?
An ERP is a piece of back-office technology that enables businesses like yours to have one single source of truth. Long gone are the days of having old or fragmented systems that slow you down or only handle specific business functions (like how QuickBooks only handles accounting). With an ERP, your inventory management, manufacturing processes, financials, marketing, sales, and more are all on this single source of truth.
ERPs serve many purposes, but some of the key features include:
- Centralized data – Combining data from departments like finance, sales, inventory, and more into one system.
- Automation – Streamlining repetitive tasks like payroll, order processing, and reporting.
- Real-Time Insights – Providing up-to-date analytics and dashboards for better, faster decision-making.
- Scalability – Growing with your business, adapting to changing needs.
- Integrations – Connects with other tools and systems (like eCommerce stores) to ensure seamless operations.
So why do small- to mid-sized businesses need an ERP? Well, there are many benefits that businesses experience after bringing one on. This includes better efficiency, reduced operational costs, enhanced cross-department collaboration, and better customer service.
Getting to the brass tacks, an ERP is like the brain of a company. It ensures that all business functions work together smoothly so that employees spend more time revolutionizing and growing a business instead of simply running it.
What is Business in a Box?
After decades of helping companies implement and maintain ERP systems, PC Bennett has created a new solution for businesses between $5-10 million with less than 50 employees to get the efficiency and optimization of a full ERP at a lower cost. If you are currently thinking that bringing on an ERP is too expensive, think again! Business in a Box is the perfect solution for you.
In the past, we sold back-office software to smaller businesses, and they have scaled their business immensely because of their new technology. But there had to be a better way to make sure that Main Street businesses could grow without needing to spend hefty sums of money to make that happen.
That is why our Founder and CEO Patricia Bennett came up with the idea of Business in a Box. It is a new, exciting way for small businesses to bring on a full-suite ERP system with a lower barrier to entry. Now, small businesses can receive a fully functional ERP without going through the strenuous process of a full implementation that could take 6 months to one year. Now, you go through the fastest implementation period possible because we have pre-configured Acumatica to the needs of smaller businesses, and you are eased onto the new technology.
With Business in a Box, users will start with the most basic Acumatica functionality, become used to it and once they are ready, more functionalities will be added over time. This is huge because we are ensuring that teams are comfortable with their new technology before giving them all the super-powerful capabilities of Acumatica. This will improve adoption rates among all employees and ensure that everyone is used to the new piece of business software that you will have for years to come.
Why should you choose Business in a Box?
Having a growth plan is critical to every business’s success. It provides a roadmap for how you are going to thrive and survive throughout any conditions. At PC Bennett, we understand that technology plays a considerable role in how you can adapt and react to situations that may arise. That is why we are fervent believers that you should have a system that scales with your business. That is exactly what Business in a Box provides.
You can bring on Acumatica as a $5 million business and continue using it for the foreseeable future. There are current Acumatica customers that have grown into half a billion-dollar organizations. We want to provide small businesses with that same technological framework to get there too with a low entry point.
If your company runs outdated technology or a basic accounting system, your team is probably doing too much manual data entry and experiencing inconsistent data. This is harmful to a business because it makes making the best business decisions difficult if you don’t have reliable data. Your business might even have additional pieces of software bolted onto your outdated or basic accounting system because QuickBooks and other platforms lack all the functionality you need.
With Business in a Box, manufacturers and distributors receive one single source of truth that provides easy-to-understand data and analytics. And because Acumatica is a full-suite ERP, you will end up with a system that allows you to fit all your processes on one system, so your team isn’t jumping from one piece of tech to another. With Business in a Box, you will have a reliable piece of infrastructure that has won awards for how easily it scales businesses. That means once you bring on Business in a Box, you won’t have to change systems for the foreseeable future.
But we haven’t even got to the good part yet!
The pricing of Business in a Box is what we are most excited about because it provides an opportunity for SMBs to bring on industry-leading tech at one of the most affordable prices on the market.
If you are a distributor, the starting price for Business in a Box is just $1,604/month. That means you get 5 users, 1,000 monthly transactions, and a supercharged piece of technology that allows you to manage sales orders, shipments, purchase orders, receipts, and more. You are also able to add even more to the technology, like shipping carrier integration, eCommerce connectors to your online stores, and more for additional low monthly payments.
For manufacturers, the starting price is $2,412/month. At that price, you get 5 users, 1,000 monthly transactions, Acumatica’s award-winning manufacturing foundation, and all discrete manufacturing capabilities. As with the distribution version, you will be able to add additional functionalities like CRM, payroll, and warehouse management at a low cost.
What Benefits Will Distributors Experience?
Acumatica has won countless awards for usability, but it is also one of the elite systems for distributors to run their business on. It provides the ability to automate your cart-to-cash process, making order management and fulfillment a breeze. You’ll have more accessible data and insights on things like inventory levels, fulfillment timelines, and individual product profitability. Additionally, if you add CRM, you’ll have one single system that allows you to communicate with prospects and customers so you are able to use the advanced analytics and logs to send them the right message at the right time – helping you sell even more!
What Benefits Will Manufacturers Experience?
When it comes to manufacturing, Acumatica is an elite ERP contender. It enables businesses like yours to have more accurate estimates that are generated as fast as possible. Your bills of materials, costing, and routing standards are cleaner which will significantly improve your scheduling and material planning. Additionally, there are advanced planning and scheduling functionalities that will help ensure your stock levels are well-balanced, insulating your business for the long run.
Let Us Show You What’s in the Box!
Interested in seeing what is in Business in a Box? First, you can look at this web page for even more information about Business in a Box. Then, you can reach out here and our sales team will contact you so you can learn more about how this exciting new ERP option can revolutionize your organization. We’ll be in contact soon!
