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Supply Chain Management: Looking Beyond Cost When Evaluating Efficiency

Conducting a cost-benefit analysis for your ERP system

ERP is an extremely attractive proposition for businesses, but an economic case has to be made to justify the investment...

August 30, 2021

Why company culture matters in a small business

How smart small businesses, looking to retain their best employees and keep them happy, focus on honing their internal c...

August 24, 2021

What should you consider when embarking on a purchasing automation journey?

What are the key steps along a purchasing automation journey that every business should consider? Bill Hammer lays it ou...

May 28, 2021

Return to Growth: Business outlook for 2021 and beyond

To better understand the realities of what businesses endured during the pandemic, Sage commissioned the 2021 Return to ...

May 11, 2021

How to cut down busy work to meet your small business goals

If your small business is drowning in busy work or admin duties, read this article for tips on how to reduce admin and b...

April 7, 2021

Get ready for tax season – 3 tips Latinx small businesses can tap into

For Latino-owned businesses, preparation for tax season can save both time and money. Here are 3 tips to get you started...

February 2, 2021

Customer Success: Ritchey Metals leverages Sage X3 for exponential growth

Learn how Sage customer, Ritchey Metals, leverages Sage X3 as its all-encompasing ERP solution to gain real-time data in...

December 4, 2020

Tips for inventory management in the food production industry

Improving inventory management requires increasing command of your warehouse operations and the physical stock inside it.

November 30, 2020

Your four-step checklist for refining your business plan

After you’ve been in business for a while, your business plan may need a refresher. Here are the areas you should re-exa...

October 7, 2020

4 steps to fix your boring business plan with an entrepreneurial mindset

Entrepreneurial coach Joey Womack shares how adopting an entrepreneurial mindset can help you write a solid business plan.

September 25, 2020

Enhancing integration to bridge the gap between sales and accounting

How does your organization get user buy-in from sales and accounting to fully leverage a CRM system? Read more to find out.

August 18, 2020

Chemical manufacturing challenges in a post-coronavirus future

Learn how industry 4.0 technology can help chemical manufacturers adapt and innovate their supply chains to a post-coron...

August 14, 2020

How to start a business

If you are thinking about starting business our free small business toolkit will guide you through the steps of how to s...

August 9, 2020

Making the leap from employee to entrepreneur: Tips from a pastry chef

Did you ever dream of quitting your day job to follow your passion? Owners of the macaron delivery service, Pastreez sha...

July 31, 2020

The technologies behind the circular economy

Here's a look at how the circular economy is impacting manufacturers and the technology they will need in order to addre...

July 3, 2020

The perplexities for inventory planners post COVID-19

Practical steps for inventory planners to avoid a ripple effect on your inventory that could affect your business for ye...

June 17, 2020

A manufacturer’s guide to unlocking the value of the circular economy

For a manufacturer, a successful future may involve the circular economy. Read our new business guide to take advantage.

June 15, 2020

How to safeguard your business during unprecedented times

We discuss how to safeguard your business during unprecedented times, including managing cash flow and expenses and new ...

May 18, 2020

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How great leaders align communication and collaboration during uncertainty

Tips to foster and inspire collaboration and communication from your business teams during times of uncertainty.

April 8, 2020

Creating a workplace plan for business disruptions

Here are some tips for creating a contingency plan that addresses the impact to your organization, employees, suppliers,...

March 16, 2020

A guide to CFO 3.0 and digital transformation beyond financial management

Learn how the role of the chief finance officer is changing in our digitized world and discover what CFO 3.0 means for t...

January 30, 2020

How CFO 3.0 changes the game for the finance function

Learn what becoming a CFO 3.0 means for your role and the finance function. Download guide to see how technology will le...