Accounting Software Buying Process – A BHAG!

Selecting and implementing new accounting software is a big undertaking. In fact, it should be considered a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal – or BHAG for short. And, as with any BHAG, breaking the bigger goal down into smaller blocks adds structure and clarity to the process.   

In another article on AccountingSoftwareSuccess.com, we examine what makes up the blocks of the Implementation BHAG. Let’s look at some of the blocks that comprise the Buying BHAG. Specifically, in our Implementation Roadmap we identify several steps to be taken in reviewing your options for software selection. Individually none of these tasks seem overwhelming, yet each of these tasks moves you closer to accomplishing your BHAG! 

Your first step should be to go to AccountingSoftwareSuccess.com and use it to limit your choices to a manageable number. The Selection Tool will help you to easily define which 4 or 5 systems most closely meet your needs. Then it’s time to drill down on your choices to find THE optimal accounting software solution. And the Implementation Roadmap walks you through that process. For example, the Roadmap contains a step called “Creating The Roadmap”. In this step you ask the sales consultant to draw you a roadmap showing how their process will fit your needs. This goes beyond the “Demo” stage and to the core of your relationship with them as your solution partner. If they can only tell you what their software will do for you, but not how they help you through the entire process, you may want to look for another partner. 

Of course this process will include a complete needs analysis, similar to the process you complete on AccountingSoftwareSuccess.com, but to a greater degree. And it won’t come as a surprise to the vendors who participate on AccountingSoftwareSuccess.com. They already know, by the fact you’ve used our Selection Tool, that you are a savvy, serious buyer who knows what they want and will insist that they demonstrate their value to you. So be prepared to be wowed! These vendors are implementation pros.

So use AccountingSoftwareSuccess.com to help break down your selection BHAG to a manageable process, and use our professional vendors/partners to help lighten your load. You’ll have an easier time making a better decision. Truly working smarter, not harder - and that helps you look like the star you are!