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5 Tips to go Open Source for Business

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Open source is an exciting prospect for many people whilst using it in business is always something to think about. Business is intricate in making money and becoming a success. There are many different variables that are involved that management have to consider in order to make money and these decisions have to be made in the right balance. Choosing the right software, especially the right open source for your business is critical in order to process your transactions the right way. There are different variables that also need to be considered for selecting the right software. The same can thus be said for selecting an Enterprise Planning Systems which captures different aspects to your business. Today we are going to look at 5 tips to go open source for your business.

Your Business budget

Your budget for business is very important in choosing the right software. Not everyone can afford the big budget software and in this day open source offers different avenues for businesses to find the right mix. Think LINUX, Android, Autopsy and much more, all open source systems which are household names now. The right open source ERP Accounting software is an advantage for your business budget if it meets the right criteria for your operations. No need for major startup capital, all you need is to download and get operational.

World Wide Forums

Open source is great for worldwide forums in discovering new functions and new uses of the open source. There is always a new addition and a new discovery which can be of use to your business. It thus is very important to choose the right software which can be used. An enterprise planning software is good for your business if is acceptable for use by other different business and is respected by other established professionals or business.

Many different functions

The great reason why most open source is favored is because it allows for many different functions which you would not normally find in a commercial software. An accounting system like ERPNext will offer you different functions which are all presented in one package such that your ability to expand your business is put at ease. This is opposed to having to buy each module and user license every time you need to expand the business function.


Customization

If you are looking for a system that is easy to customized then open source is the way to go. If you are not able to customize yourself there is always a person around who specializes in customizing specific open source programs. The beauty of it is that you do not need to wait for long or go through many different Requests for Proposals on getting your system to the level you need it to be.

Interoperability

The flexibility of open source is such that your system can be connected to any other system without worrying about closed data formats or proprietary licenses. The availability of world wide support and customization ease makes open source an easy interoperable resource. If your business is going to succeed then choose the right open source and be on your way to operating.

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