The use of an ERP is not exclusive to large companies, in fact, it is the best ally that an SME or even a freelancer can have. Processes can be complicated regardless of the size of the workforce, so it will always be useful to improve efficiency in any case.
An ERP like Odoo is the solution for any business. An ERP is an integrated tool to manage all the operations, areas and processes of your company. Basically, it is a software to centralize information, with which you can manage everything from accounting to sales, commercial management, projects, analysis, reports and so on.
When is a company considered an SME?
Companies having between 1 and 9 employees are considered micro companies, companies having between 10 and 49 employees with an annual turnover of less than 10 million euros are considered small companies. Finally, companies employing between 50 and 250 employees with an annual turnover of less than 50 million euros are considered medium-sized companies. For context, there are currently 3 million SMEs in Spain, representing 99.8% of the total number of companies in the country.
In the case of Odoo, it is an ERP of scalable nature and fully adaptable to any sector, so that any business, both self-employed and SMEs as well as large companies can make use of the system.
Why use an ERP?
The use of an integrated and digitized system has numerous advantages for any business. The centralization of information saves time and resources in day-to-day processes, allowing prioritization in other aspects, thus benefiting companies in all areas.
Having all the information on a single platform ensures that there is no duplication of data, streamlines procedures, allows better customer tracking, stock control and so on.
In addition, after the approval of new regulations such as the Crea y Crece law and the Anti-Fraud Law, the digitalization of companies will be mandatory. These new regulations imply the use of invoicing software with the possibility of issuing electronic invoices and with connection to the VeriFactu system.
Compliance with these new regulations will be mandatory for all companies. The aim of these regulations is to reduce tax fraud and the underground economy in Spain. That is why, at Odoo, we have been preparing to comply with these regulations for some time.
With the development of e-invoicing and TicketBAI already in place and the development of VeriFactu in process, as well as ensuring that Odoo is not a double-entry software, Odoo is at the forefront of adapting to the new regulations. Thus, any company requiring digitalization will be able to use Odoo as a single solution, not only for invoicing and complying with the new legislation, but also for comprehensive business management.
The evolution of companies
Currently, with the wave of entrepreneurship, also encouraged by the Crea y Crece law with aid such as the Kit Digital or the possibility of creating companies with a smaller amount of capital invested from the beginning, the number of companies is growing. While it is true that it is not always possible to start a business with a staff, they are growing, their processes are becoming more complex and it is necessary to scale as the company evolves.
For this, the scalability of the management system is fundamental. It is not always necessary to start with an integrated management of all processes, but it is necessary to be able to do so. That is why an ERP management system, such as Odoo, is essential to ensure long-term success.
A modular management system is a good solution both for freelancers running a complete business and for companies with different departments and roles. The major advantage of Odoo is the possibility to have access to all its applications with a subscription. This makes it an ideal management software for all types of companies, regardless of the number of employees and turnover volumes.
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