The "enterprise" is slowly being phased out of the term "enterprise resource planning". 

While there was once a time when ERP software solutions were designed almost exclusively for large corporate enterprises with hundreds of employees and myriad departments and applications, that attitude is shifting. ERP providers are scaling down their offerings and catering some solutions specifically for smaller businesses. Due to a number of factors, including the rapid proliferation of consumer electronics, even small businesses have the hardware required to run complex software programs to help the flow of their operations. As a result, more small businesses than ever before are obtaining business management systems such as ERP.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is one solution geared to smaller companies. Companies that work with a Microsoft business solutions partner can enjoy the benefits of this system, but it's imperative for small businesses to understand important factors pertaining to software implementation. In a recent post on the Dynamics NAV blog, NAV wholesale distribution specialist Gloria Braunschweig implored small business owners to understand the magnitude of their respective projects.

"If you own a small business, then you are the most important person in your company's ERP project," Braunschweig wrote. "Of all the deadly sins of software implementation, you as the owner and leader have the opportunity to commit or avoid more of them than anyone else in your organization."

Working with a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of the Dynamics NAV system will ensure that any small business is able to enjoy the benefits of an ERP software solution and maximize the potential of its system.