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By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 28 August 2023 Recently, I was asked why Spire Solutions switched from Exact Online to QuickBooks and how it may or may not fit into the Dutch market specifically. For me, this is partly a conscience question, because we are very satisfied with using QBO with Spire Group, but as with everything, there are pros and cons. Popularity QuickBooks QuickBooks (QBO) is being used by over 5 million companies worldwide, and you can indeed call QBO popular. QBO is at this point not yet integrated with the Dutch Inland Revenue for OB and Vp tax returns, and since the labels are not in Dutch (but English), it still offers significant advantages for companies regardless of their location. Points to consider Speed and ease of use - We experience QuickBooks as a "breath of fresh air in terms of speed, clarity and ease of use". This is a huge advantage. The efficiency and ease -also thanks to AI, in the daily use of the accounting software is an important factor in

The battle between your strategy and your software system. By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 27 August 2023 In the modern business world, stagnation equals decline. Companies that stick to old thinking patterns and outdated business systems risk falling behind their competitors. To be successful and grow, it is crucial to adopt a modern business system and let go of traditional thinking and working patterns. The need for new business systems Holding on to outdated business systems will be an impeding factor for the growth and efficiency of your business. Outdated systems are often slow, inflexible, inefficient and unsafe. As a result, you will lose valuable time, resources, revenue and even customers. Benefits of new business systems Improved efficiency - New business systems are often optimised for speed, automation and process improvement. Processes are simplified and manual tasks are eliminated. A modern business system offers a better workflow, which automatically results in improved effi

Benefits of Private Cloud Platform vs Cloud Platforms By: Angelique Toorians, 23 August 2023 In the ever-evolving world of business technologies, adapting your business to a new software system is often quite challenging. The need to restructure operational processes and train staff can sometimes feel like a heavy burden. However, in this era where flexibility and efficiency are crucial, this transition can open the door to unexpected opportunities and improvements. In the drive for progress, Spire has developed an advanced Software System that enables companies to create and manage their own Private Cloud Platform. This strategic choice is driven by the belief that Private Cloud Platforms offer unique advantages over (semi)public Cloud Platforms. In this article, we will elaborate on the reasons behind this choice and the associated benefits. Whether you opt for an established Cloud infrastructure or focus yourself on a more private approach, the insights that follow will help you to

Take control of your transformation and tackle it in a structured way! By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 14 August 2023 Nothing is more frustrating than jammed business systems and processes. Is your software outdated or do you work with multiple systems and Excel spreadsheets, and does the planning or workflow regularly get stuck? In that case, it is time to switch to a future-proof software system. What problems arise with obsolete systems? What does a modern system provide and how do you approach the transformation in a structured way? Problems of obsolete systems What kind of problems emerge when your systems do not function correctly, are incomplete or no longer function as they should? For instance: Inefficient planning; No insight and overview whether the right items have been ordered; Unclear status of the back-order process; Missing revenue for work which was never invoiced; Financial issues; Disgruntled employees. What does a high-quality ERP system offer? Our Spire System is built f

By: Serge Janssen Daalen, 26 August 2023 We at Spire are fantastic at technology. As straight-up techies, our focus was never really on usability and intuitive designs. But since I started working with a fantastic UI & UX Designer, everything has changed. I understand now that good Design, with a strong focus on User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) offers massive benefits for any business system. 5 reasons to invest in good System Design Enhanced User Experience An intuitive and user-friendly UI/UX ensures a positive experience for all users. Employees have a better understanding of the system, which makes working with the system more enjoyable. The result is more efficient navigation through the system and thus higher productivity and fewer errors. Satisfied users If a system is attractive, intuitive and easy to use, its users will feel more engaged and positive about their work. A well-designed system ensures that your employees are happier, which naturally create

By: Angelique Toorians, 8 August 2023 From experience, we know that in the past it was not always easy to have up-to-date information available and the workflow of work processes between different parts of a company did not always run smoothly. Different systems. Different workplaces. It was not as simple as we would have liked it to be. This is why we created Spire Essentials. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates and automates the various work processes within an organisation and allows everyone to work with the same information. Perhaps the most important thing about Spire Essentials is that any status update is immediately available to anyone working within the Spire System and is dependable on this information. What is a status update? A status update is a change in the status of, for example, orders, procurement, warehousing, production, tasks, customer requests or other business-related components. It is essential that all stakeholders are always aware of

By: Angelique Toorians, 13 August 2023 Indeed, faulty and outdated software systems often lead to unclear financial processes, unnoticed increases in cash flow and even losses for your business. Accurate financial reporting and transparency are crucial for the proper functioning of any business. How do you avoid such problems and make sure your systems are always 100% up to date? Possible consequences of faulty and outdated software systems Inaccurate data processing - With outdated or faulty software, the chances are very high that you cannot (continue to) meet the requirements of modern financial processes. The result is incorrect data processing, erroneous calculations, double entries, incomplete records or misallocations and misplaced transactions, resulting in inaccurate financial reports and analyses. In fact, you don't know the real financial state of your business. Security threats - With outdated software, the risk of security vulnerabilities affecting your system is ver