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# Introduction
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## What is an ERP and why should I care?
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(If you are already convinced you need an all-in-one system for your
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organization, you can skip this page.)
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If you are running a small business that has a few employees, you understand
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that it's hard to manage the dynamic nature of doing businesses. Small businesses
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are not so different from large ones. They contain most of the complexities of
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a large business along with many other constraints. Small businesses have to
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communicate with customers, do accounts, pay taxes, do payroll, manage timelines,
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deliver quality goods and services, answer questions, and keep everyone happy,
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just like in large businesses.
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Large businesses have the advantage of using advanced data systems to manage
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their process efficiently. Small businesses, on the other hand, typically
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struggle to keep things organized. They often use a mix of apps like
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spreadsheets, accounting software, web CRM etc to manage. The problem is, not
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everyone is on the same page. An ERP changes that.
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## What is ERPNext?
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ERPNext is an end-to-end business solution that helps you to manage all your business information in one application
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and use it to not only manage operations but also enables you to take informed decisions well in time to remain ahead of your competition. It forms a backbone of your business to add strength, transparency and control to your enterprise.
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Among other things, ERPNext will help you to:
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* Track all Invoices and Payments.
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* Know what quantity of which product is available in stock.
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* Identify and track your key performance indicators (KPI's).
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* Identify open customer queries.
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* Manage payroll.
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* Assign tasks and follow up on them.
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* Maintain a database of all your customers, suppliers and their contacts.
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* Prepare quotes.
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* Tracking your budgets and spending
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* Determine effective selling price based on the actual raw material, machinery and effort cost.
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* Get reminders on maintenance schedules.
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* Publish your website.
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And a lot lot lot more.
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### Topics
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