A recent article in the International Business Times tells us that more and more “IT decision makers and businesses prefer the Mac OS over Windows”. As a result, IT managers are being called on to find suitable Mac ERP systems to run their operations. The catch? Historically speaking, there’s just a whole lot less business software out there for Mac.

Typically this means that users, teams and even enterprise IT providers will cobble together a suite of tools to get the job done. The bookkeeper may use one system. Inventory may be in spreadsheets. Sales people are off doing their own thing.

With an ERP system, all of that activity is brought together into a single application, making it easy to manage workflow without duplicating effort.

So how on earth can you do that on Mac? Believe it or not, there are options, and AcctVantage ERP may be one of them. But first you need to evaluate your needs and options. Some key factors to consider are:

• Feature Set – Many Mac ERP systems were written for the creative types in PR and Marketing. These may work for your accounting needs but will fall short in inventory management, planning and distribution. Be sure to have a solid understanding of what features you’ll need to support your business. For example, AcctVantage ERP is purpose built for inventory-centric operations.
• Longevity – Macs are booming in the business world…and this means new tools just coming on the market to support the demand. Assess your comfort level with unproven/new systems versus well-established players. For example, AcctVantage ERP has been serving Mac users for over 25 years.
• Support – Is support an overseas call center or only through resellers? AcctVantage ERP provides US based live support direct from the developers.
• Mac native – Many “Mac Supported” systems are offered only via the cloud or through Windows emulation. Don’t settle, there are plenty of native Mac ERP systems.

We all love our Macs and the ease of use they bring to our lives. For 20 years, we’ve been updating and perfecting AcctVantage ERP into the ultimate ERP accounting system for small businesses with heavy inventory demands. To speak with an AcctVantage Accounting Specialist about whether or not our software is a fit for you, contact us today.