Job costing software is a valuable tool when quoting for upcoming jobs, and different platforms will take into account everything from the cost of materials, to the prices you have quoted on previous similar projects. But not all platforms are equal, and it's important to carry...
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Help to Grow: Digital is a government-backed UK-wide scheme to help SMEs buy and implement digital technologies to support future growth. If you're stuck using out-of-date computers, unreliable IT equipment or you haven't made the switch to digital at all, Help to Grow: Digital could be...
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The wholesale and distribution sector becomes more complex and competitive every day. Set against this backdrop, businesses must do everything they can to streamline operations and maintain a sustainable profit margin. SAP Business One is the perfect way to achieve this. At APH we use SAP...
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Christmas is the busiest time of year for the retail sector, but it's also the season that can make or break businesses - the Centre for Retail Research reported that in the Coronavirus-hit Christmas of 2020, bricks-and-mortar retailers lost an average of 12.7% of their...
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As you are no doubt aware, the Government increased the VAT rate for hospitality from 5% to 12.5% on 1st October 2021, which may impact you for purchase invoices and credit notes entered after this date. To deal with this is it is our recommendation that...
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In the space of the past 20 years, cloud computing has become the go-to choice for provisioning not only enterprise software, but also consumer software suites like Microsoft Office 365. The cloud has turned software into a service, enabling seamless updates, pay-as-you-go billing and previously inconceivable...
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One of the most significant benefits of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform like SAP Business One is the ability to implement integrated reporting. The platform collates necessary data from every part of your organisation, analyses it in real-time and generates reports on the fly. With integrated...
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The chemical industry plays an essential role in supplying all kinds of raw materials for use in consumer products, medicines and other vertical supply chains. Managing this task is no mean feat. Chemical products may be subject to stringent regulations and compliance demands, might be hazardous...
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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems can have huge benefits for assembly manufacturing businesses, where resources have a critical effect on productivity and profitability. Assembly manufacturing transformed the way goods were brought to mass-market, ranging from cars to consumer electronics, and ERP systems tie in perfectly to...
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Business interruption is one of the most significant enterprise resource planning challenges for any organisation, but the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic was to shut down operations in many sectors and in many parts of the world. Over the course of the pandemic, we have seen...
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