Xero Integration Now Available
We are proud to announce that VISCO now also integrates with Xero accounting software (www.xero.com). The integration itself will function very similar to the QuickBooks integration with the following integration points: 1-Customer Validation-As new customers are added in VISCO, or changes are made to existing customers, those changes get reflected automatically in Xero 2-Vendor […]
Configuring VISCO to fit your company
Although the intensive configuration of the system is typically done during the implementation process, the configuration tools can be used to customize the software (typically without requiring a programmer) at any time. The intensive configuration is typically done once the install is up and the data conversion is complete. These meetings are done with the […]
What to Expect During Your Software Training
One of the final steps in any ERP implementation is going to be your training and is usually done the week before the expected go live date. The training can be done online or onsite although at VISCO our customers request us to come onsite for the training approximately 80% of the time. Online Training-When […]
Simple CRM software for import/export and distribution business
The challenge for most small businesses considering implementing CRM software is getting people to actually use it. If sales people feel like they are wasting their time by typing their activities into a computer then they will quickly give up and move on to activities that make them money. We have found the solution to […]
The Real Cost of Implementing ERP Software-The Dirty Secret of Software
There is a temptation to minimize the anticipated total cost to implement software. When evaluating and selecting ERP applications, most companies will compare the quotes and weigh the proposals based on the hard cost each vendor is proposing. Of course, one needs to consider functionality as a component that needs to be weighed into the […]
International Plastics Trading Software
In the Plastics Trading business, the life blood is sales and purchasing. Buying and Selling Plastic globally requires trader’s easy access to information that can impact their customers. If you’re selling recycled or virgin product, delays in the supply chain can be detrimental to the relationship so it’s important that the company act fast. Commissions […]
Custom-Fit Software can be Flexible and Affordable –from the Right Software Vendor
With overpriced “you can have it all” Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP’s), a five person small business can expect to pay $10,000 up front and $50,000 over the next two years making the system “work for them.” This relatively new model of software gives the buyer the comfort that they aren’t spending a ton of […]
Why SaaS for Importers?: Integration is no longer a Bad Word in Software
Some of the benefits of Software as a Service (SaaS) have come to light in the last several years as more and more small businesses are deciding to run their ERP system online. With the ability to login to their system from anywhere (and on any device), users of web-based SaaS applications find accessibility to […]
5 Advantages of Using Industry Specific Software
In shopping for software there are three main types of software that most companies will consider: Custom solutions General ERP Industry specific solutions Each of these options has its pluses and minuses, but the focus of this article is on the benefits of using industry specific software. 1: Benefit from the fact that your competitors […]
What Happens if your Software Guys gets Hit by a Bus?
Since the Seventies and Eighties, importing companies have been disappointed with the options available to them for Enterprise software applications. Because of the unique challenges that importing presents, very few “off the shelf” enterprise systems will satisfy their requirements. As a result, many of these companies decided to do it themselves and turned to programming […]
