ERP Software Systems

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software facilitates managing business resources efficiently. ERP software systems are provided by multiple vendors for implementation by businesses of various sizes and and types. For example, this post briefly describes the Enterprise 21 ERP system that is provided by TGI for implementation by small to medium-size manufacturing and distribution companies.
Enterprise 21 supports multiple business operations, including:

Business intelligence
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
eCommerce
Financial management
Inventory management
Manufacturing management
Planning
Project accounting
Procurement
Sales-order management
Warehouse management

You can deploy Enterprise 21 with any database that complies with Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC), such as IBMRead the rest

Free Invoice Software Options

Free Invoice Software Options

Free invoice software provides small business owners with an affordable option to bill their customers. Several companies provide this service free, in addition to offering paid options as your business grows. Following are three online programs that provide free invoicing services.

Free Invoice Software: Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice delivers a range of features and services that streamline the invoicing process. Customers can choose from several professional invoice templates. You can even send invoices through the postal services to clients who prefer a traditional billing method. In addition, Zoho Invoice offers online payment acceptance, invoice and payment … Read the rest

E-File Tax Returns May Be Slower This Year

Some electronically filed tax returns slow

If you opted to e-file this year, hoping for a quick return, it might take a little longer. The IRS is taking longer to process returns in 2012.

Take the case of Levi Prine, who filed his taxes on February 20th. His return was accepted readily, and it said his refund should be available on March 5th.

The next week, he checked the date again, and it said it was “delayed” until February 28. A delay like that would puzzle anybody, and Prine decided to talk to a real person.

After waiting on the … Read the rest