Cloud ERP Software: 6 Tips from Taylor Swift

6 Cloud ERP Software Tips from Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is inspired by topics ranging from love found, love lost, youth, fear and just about everything in between, but one topic she has yet to write about is cloud ERP software like Intacct. Regardless of how you feel about her or her music, she is by far one of the biggest musical talents today.

So how does Taylor Swift and her music relate to cloud ERP software?

1) Change of course? Of course!

Taylor Swift started as a pure country singer. As she gained popularity and experience, she took a risk and successfully crossed over to Pop gaining an increased fan base. Often times, change is required for any type of real growth.

The term, “No risk, no reward” also applies to implementing any ERP solution as well. This is especially true for anyone still using legacy on-premises platforms. With today’s rapid changing technology and the ever present need for companies to be able to access their data on the go, cloud ERP software is a very relevant solution. On-premises options are notoriously difficult to change and customize, unlike cloud ERP software and its high availability. If you are finding that your legacy system is no longer singing to you, its time to shake it off and and embrace the future of software.

2) Don't let the past bring you down

Not every person has the same opinion about music or for that matter software, but as we grow through life,we learn from our mistakes and leave the past in the past, like an old boyfriend. The same principals hold true for companies using legacy or on-premise ERP software of any kind. Let's say you used to have an on-premises ERP suite in place or you tried to go it alone and implement cloud ERP software by yourself. Most likely your first experience was less than successful, in fact, the misconceptions that sometimes surround ERP often come because organizations do not approach it in the right manner. But, if ERP in the past did not treat you well, don't give up hope. By adopting a quality cloud ERP software solution, like Intacct, and turning to a trusted partner to get it installed  and configured, you can move beyond your early mistakes and fully appreciate what enterprise resource planning can bring to the table.

3) Being a jack of all trades is a good thing!

You know the multi-talented Taylor Swift as a singer, songwriter and guitar player, but did you know she is also:

• A one-time comedy writer
• An amateur novelist
• A former resident of a Christmas tree farm
• Able to do the splits
• An animal lover

As far as Swift's abilities and talents are concerned, this list is really just the tip of the iceberg. These days ERP is also multi-talented as it’s not just for accounting anymore. The abilities of cloud ERP software are only limited by your imagination. 

• Finance
• Purchasing
• Order Management
• CRM
• Business Analytics
• And much more!

4) Humility is a virtue

Unlike some of her peers, Swift is not a fan of selfies and she loves fans approaching her for a picture or an autograph, Rolling Stone reported. In fact, the music magazine said that the singer is generally against flaunting or showing off. Cloud ERP software proponents should take a similar approach and embrace humility as well. Setting proper customer expectations is so important to a successful project and so often over selling a product and functionality leads to a dissatisfied customer. Utilizing a trusted consulting firm, like Arxis, will go a long way to ensure a successful implementation and happy customer.

5) Never forget about the bottom line

Fun fact: Did you know Swift at one point wanted to be a stockbroker? Considering how financially successful the singer is, perhaps this early plan should not be so surprising. Swift is perhaps more conscious of the bottom line than some might realize. Cost, TCO and ROI are always a part of the conversations surrounding cloud ERP software as well. If it doesn't lead to tangible benefits, then it is ultimately useless - even if it was initially affordable. Luckily, the per-user, per-month payment model that usually comes with the cloud ensures that companies get an affordable option capable of meeting their financial planning and oversight needs today and well into the future.

6) Make sure you're working from a solid base

Thanks to technology like auto-tune and turntable simulators, just about anyone can make music that sounds halfway decent. After all, Skrillex is still around. But, in order to be a true artist, it helps to have real musical talent. If you're ever heard Swift sing or play guitar or read poetry, then you know she's legit and working from a solid musical base.

This is yet another important lesson to keep in mind when implementing cloud ERP software. Have you ever heard the term “garbage in, garbage out”? This is especially true for new ERP projects. To make sure everything is ready to go before getting Intacct in place, companies can turn to a trusted partner like Arxis Technology to help them best prepare for cloud ERP and get the most out of it.

Surprisingly, these are just some of the many lessons regarding cloud ERP software that can be gleaned from the music and career of Taylor Swift. Sometimes, it really is best to get inspired by unlikely sources. By following these six points of advice, a business is likely to see good results from an ERP implementation than if it had ignored the hidden enterprise wisdom of Swift.

Cloud ERP software solutions can be a huge boon for businesses of all sizes, so long as the right steps are taken during the purchasing and implementation stages. By working with a trusted advisor, companies of all sizes can ensure that their rollout is successful and that they continue to reap the benefits of cloud accounting software for years to come.

If you are interested in learning more about cloud accounting software or have any questions about this this blog CONTACT US. If you are looking for cloud accounting solutions or ERP consultants to help take your business to the next level, contact us at www.arxistechnology.com or www.arxiscloud.com, or call 866-624-2600.

Arxis Technology, Inc. is a technology consulting firm specializing in the implementation and support of ERP Software, accounting and business management software, custom application development, and network engineering and design. As resellers and consultants for Intacct Cloud Financials, Sage 100 ERP (formerly MAS 90), Sage 300 ERP (formerly Accpac), Sage 500 ERP (formerly MAS 500), SAP Business ByDesign, SugarCRM, and SageCRM, Arxis services clients from locations in Los Angeles, Orange County, Chicago, Phoenix, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Ireland.

Another version of this blog was previously posted on Arxis blog on 10/22/2014  "6 cloud ERP software lessons from Taylor Swift"