Balancing stock is one of the hardest things a business can do well. Order too much and you tie up capital in products that may never sell, leaving you with discounting or waste. Order too little and you risk missed sales, disappointed customers and [...]
Barcodes have long been reliable, fast and simple, but they’re limited. A typical barcode holds just one piece of data, usually an item code. Until now, that’s been enough. But as operations become more connected, that simplicity becomes a constraint [...]
The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development is astonishing. From the early days of AlexNet in 2012 to GPT-4 in 2023 – and now tools that understand voice, video, and reasoning – we’re looking at a wave of change more significant than the int [...]
In today’s uncertain economic environment, it’s more important than ever to use quieter periods to review how you’re managing cash flow, tighten control, and prepare for whatever lies ahead. You’ve already got Jiwa 7 in place – but are you getting th [...]
Many small to medium business owners believe they have good cash control, until an unexpected expense, delayed payment or supply chain disruption reveals otherwise. Effective cash control is essential for SMEs to gain resilience while pushing growth [...]
While most SMEs tend to attribute cash flow challenges to poor revenue, this isn’t necessarily the case. More often than not, they're indicative of fragmented finance systems. When account data is split across multiple systems (accounting packages, s [...]
Selecting the right ERP is an important decision for any growing business. The right system should provide visibility, efficiency and scalability. However, many businesses find themselves locked into rigid, off-the-shelf ERPs that fail to adapt to th [...]
With rising interest rates, global conflicts, and fluctuations in currency values, today’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are grappling with a new set of challenges. Many businesses, especially those in the service and retail sectors, find [...]
When it comes to recruiting and maintaining employees, the market is more competitive than ever. Candidates are more knowledgeable and have more requirements than 10 or 15 years ago. Companies need to be able to demonstrate that they’re a fulfilling [...]
Up until a couple of years ago, a website was considered a ‘nice to have’ for B2B companies. Traditionally, in-person or phone calls have been favoured by B2B buyers. How times have changed. Today, an online presence is mandatory, and will likely be [...]