Knowledge for SMEs
Expert articles on ERP, self-hosting, accounting and digitalisation – practical and without the marketing fluff.
- Digital ResilienceData SovereigntySelf-Hosting
Digital resilience for SMEs: why data sovereignty is becoming strategic
What digital resilience means for SMEs, why data sovereignty is becoming strategic — and practical levers: exit strategies, own backups, local AI.
4 min read
- DATEVaccountingERP
DATEV interface: handing accounting over to your tax advisor cleanly
What DATEV is, why a DATEV export in your ERP saves time, and what typically gets handed over to your tax advisor.
4 min read
- ERP costsPricing modelsSMEs
What does an ERP system cost? Costs & models for SMEs
What does an ERP system really cost? An honest overview of cost factors, pricing models and typical ranges for small and medium-sized businesses.
4 min read
- E-invoiceXRechnungZUGFeRD
XRechnung & ZUGFeRD: creating e-invoices the right way
How do XRechnung and ZUGFeRD differ, and how do you create e-invoices correctly? A practical guide to formats, required data and ERP support.
4 min read
- Loyalty PointsCustomer RetentionE-Commerce
Loyalty Programs for Small Shops: Are They Worth It?
Customer retention through a points system isn't just for large chains. When a loyalty program pays off for small and medium-sized online shops, and what…
2 min read
- GDPRData ProtectionERP Selection
GDPR-Compliant ERP: What SMEs Need to Consider When Choosing
An ERP processes customer, employee, and financial data — plenty of personal data. Which data protection criteria really matter when selecting software, and…
2 min read
- E-InvoicingXRechnungZUGFeRD
Mandatory E-Invoicing 2025–2028: The Roadmap for SMEs
Since 2025, companies must be able to receive e-invoices; from 2027/2028 they must also issue them. What XRechnung and ZUGFeRD mean and how SMEs can prepare…
2 min read
- ERP ImplementationProject PlanSME
ERP Implementation in 4–8 Weeks: A Realistic Project Plan
ERP projects have a reputation for being lengthy and risky. With a modular system and a sound approach, it can be faster.
2 min read
- GoBDAccountingCompliance
GoBD-Compliant Accounting: What SMEs Need to Know in 2026
What does GoBD actually mean for small and medium-sized enterprises? A clear overview of the obligations, immutability, retention, and what to look for in…
3 min read
- AIOllamaERP
AI in ERP: What a Local Assistant Can Really Do
AI features appear in every software demo. But what does an AI assistant in an ERP system actually deliver in practice — and why is a locally operated model…
2 min read
- Multi-LocationMulti-EntityERP
Managing Multiple Locations & Legal Entities in a Single ERP
Branches, subsidiaries or affiliated companies under one roof: what distinguishes multi-location from multi-entity in an ERP, and what corporate groups…
2 min read
- Inventory ManagementMultichannelDropshipping
Keeping Multichannel Inventory in Sync: Shopware, Amazon & eBay
Avoiding overselling and inventory chaos in multichannel commerce: why a central inventory management system is the key, and how automatic stock…
2 min read
- Self-HostingCloud ERPData Sovereignty
Self-Hosting vs. Cloud ERP: Which Is Better for SMEs?
Cloud ERP or self-hosted? A sober comparison of data sovereignty, cost, maintenance, and compliance — and when each model makes sense for small and…
3 min read
- ERP ImplementationExcelDigitalization
From Excel Chaos to ERP: When Switching Pays Off
Excel is flexible - until it isn't. The typical warning signs that an SME has outgrown spreadsheets, and what matters when switching to an ERP.
2 min read