A buyers guide to the best business planning and analytics software

This 4-step method is designed to simplify the daunting task of software selection by helping you quickly weed out the options that are not the right fit for your business. We’ll help you avoid the common pitfalls and ultimately select the ideal business planning and analytics solution that works for everyone in your business now but can also accommodate future change and growth.

Before you begin, consider these essential factors. It is crucial to choose a platform that seamlessly integrates with your ERP system, understands your industry and can handle the complexity of your requirements. Once you have these aspects covered, follow these 4 simple steps.👇

Step 1: Understand how a business planning and analytics platform works
Step 2: Identify your specific needs and involve key stakeholders
Step 3: Be aware of common pitfalls
Step 4: Use the comparison checklist

The checklist covers all the key considerations you need to keep in mind during the selection process, including data integration, updates, functionality, user experience, implementation, customization, security, training, features and support.