Requirements for choosing business management software

All companies, but especially small and medium-sized ones, face a problem when deciding which tool to use to manage their business. There is an endless array of possible solutions on the market with very diverse features and prices. This wide range of proposals ends up confusing the company, which ends up investing a significant amount of resources (time and money) in selecting and implementing a solution that often does not meet its real needs. Each company has a unique way of working and no two are alike, even if they operate in the same sector. The company requires a business management solution adaptable to its way of working; however, closed-source programs usually offer generic, non-modifiable solutions that force the company to adapt to the software, thereby breaking its business logic and greatly hindering the implementation process. What barriers prevent a company from deciding on a business management program? It depends a lot on the company, but almost all agree on several points: “Programs are complex" "We need simplicity and ease of use.” “We are not experts at using computer programs”. “We don't have time to learn new programs”. “We cannot afford to invest a lot of money in programs”. “An advisory firm handles our management”. “We already work with another program.". ¿What happens to my current data if I switch?” These problems can be summarized into four clear objectives that the chosen solution must have: That it be economical. That it be simple. That it does what the user needs. That it allow data to be exported / imported easily. Is there something similar on the market? Of course there is. There are multiple options available on the market that offer these conditions, especially free software applications, which also offer very important vendor independence. Although these conditions are not the only characteristics that should be analyzed by the SME, it is essential that the product be proven and can be verified through references from customers who are already using it. Who can give a better opinion than a real user of the program?