How Sage 200 Professional and Sicon Construction & Projects Can Streamline Groundworks Construction
Managing projects and subcontractors under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) can be daunting; businesses often grapple with understanding conflicting manual systems and Sage 50. However, migrating to Sage 200 Professional and Sicon Construction & Projects can revolutionise your operations, especially when these are integrated with a third-party solution for collecting proof of delivery for materials.
The Power of Sage 200 Professional and Sicon Construction & Projects
Sage 200 is a robust business management solution that integrates seamlessly with Sicon C&P. These systems are designed to get along with each other, and work as a pair to offer you real-time data capture. When used together, these systems can reduce the chances for manual errors and thereby enhance the accuracy of your data. The two systems together were designed with groundworks construction businesses in mind, and this duo could be an invaluable asset to your business.
Managing Projects and Subcontractors under CIS
The Construction Industry Scheme, under which groundworks construction falls, requires the meticulous management and scrutiny of subcontractors. Sage 200 and Sicon C&P provide features designed to manage subcontractors under CIS, to ensure that your operations remain compliant and make sure that you are not being over-taxed or at risk of not meeting regulatory standards.
Integrating with Third-Party Proof of Delivery Solutions
Sage 200 and Sicon C&P are also able to be integrated with other third-party systems, to suit the specific needs of your business. This means you can include proof of delivery for materials as part of this system, taking more responsibilities under the same roof and streamlining your supply chain. Integrating these systems with proof of delivery systems ensures that all materials delivered to your site are accounted for, which reduces discrepancies, and improves overall project management.
Migrating from Sage 50 and Manual Systems
Although the task of transitioning from Sage 50 and manual systems to Sage 200 and Sicon Construction & Projects can seem arduous or stressful, if properly planned, the migration can be done effectively and quickly. Once the new systems are integrated, they offer a unified view of all your projects, enabling efficient management and operation.
In order to achieve a successful and complete implementation, you need to be mindful of three areas: preparations, switching over, follow through.
Preparations
Before you begin transitioning over to your new systems, it’s vitally important that your staff is well-trained on using the new system. Obviously, the best understanding will come with time and practice, but the more you are able to train then before you make the switch, the smoother it will go. You will also minimise the need for troubleshooting as staff will be able to lean on each other more for support, and build an understanding of systems together.
If your staff are all fully trained on the systems before they are integrated, you will be able to take advantage of the customisation of these systems much better. Sage 200 and Sicon C&P are designed to suit your business, and we can help you to customise them according to your specific needs. By training your staff, they will be best placed to help customise your systems so that the systems can be built around the business and used to their full potential; getting you the most out of your software and our services.
Migrating your data can be where a lot of potential problems come up, as information that isn’t properly formatted or stored can be migrated incorrectly or missed altogether. Just as it’s important to make sure that your existing systems are compatible with Sage 200 and Sicon C&P, it’s important that all of your valuable data is stored in a compatible way so that it can be transferred over seamlessly. As part of our service, we will collate and migrate this data for you, taking the pressure off you and allowing you to spend your time working for the business, whilst we work on it.
Switching Over
When you begin moving over to your new systems, it is important to conduct thorough testing throughout, so that you can identify any potential issues as early as possible, and before you go live. Likewise, one of the best ways to set yourself up for success is to keep detailed records of the implementation process so that you can refer back to them if you have any issues down the line.
Follow Through
Once you have Sage 200 and Sicon C&P set up and working for you, you should regularly review your systems and make sure that they are updated as needed. Having a customised system means that you can take advantage by making changes to reflect how your business will grow and change over time.
The transition from Sage 50 and manual systems to Sage 200 Professional and Sicon Construction & Projects is a significant step forward for groundworks construction businesses. Its project management abilities and data capture ensure profitability for your business and makes them an indispensable pair.
If you haven’t already switched over to the most advanced Sage software and accompanying packages, consider switching over today. We can help you to experience the difference it can make to your operations. Contact us to arrange your consultation.
