Cloud ERP
A biggest and best Big Business user just graduated to Cloud ERP. You know the one. This is a wonderful growth story with a storybook ending we could tell you sometime.
They got bought and the new owner will be spending 10x on inventory and accounting. They also replaced all computers, network, and so on, none more than a few years old.
What stands out is how well they did two locations with upteen users at each on Mac. More astounding than their buyout is what it takes to drop into a nationwide network.
Chapter 999 Exit Strategies
Exit Strategies outlines transition options when companies using Big Business get sold.
Often a new company starts a new copy of Big Business and the old company closes. Other times the acquirer has their favorite ERP, Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite (also Oracle).
This chapter lists some experiences to remind of plans that work and pitfalls to avoid.