TechBoost: ERP – The Swiss Army Knife of Business

Generously funded by a Libro Credit Union Prosperity Grant, The TechBoost Program supports the growth and development of small businesses in Windsor-Essex by providing affordable training in information technology tools and products for business. TechBoost is an initiative of Hackforge, supported by the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre.

Skill Level: Beginner

Audience: Owners or employees of small businesses who want to control the growth of their business and are curious about ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and how it can be implemented for small business.

Pain Points:

Do you find the idea of exploring or implementing an ERP intimidating?
Do you wonder if ERPs can be implemented at the small business level?
Do you need a way to integrate inventory, logistics, sales, project management and more?

Goal: By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a greater understanding of what an ERP system is, what low-cost or no-cost options are available for small business and what your next steps are.

We’ll cover:

• Inventory and Logistics
• CRM, Sales and Accounting
• Manufacturing and Purchasing
• HR and Time/Holiday Tracking
• eCommerce and Point of Sale
• Project Management and Tracking

Materials: If you would like to follow along using a laptop computer during this workshop, please feel free to do so. A computer is not required, however.
Participants of this workshop are also welcome to attend any of our Open TechBoost Nights at Hackforge where you can bring your laptop and try out new tools in a casual environment with other business owners.
Instructor: Paul Camilleri, ITWorkshop.ca
This event will be held at:  Essex County Library – LaSalle Branch, 5950 Malden Road Windsor, ON N9H 1S4
The TechBoost Program supports the growth and development of small businesses in Windsor-Essex by providing affordable training in information technology tools and products for business.

We understand that running a small business is a 24/7 type of job, so spending time trying to choose the right technology solution or learning how to use a new kind of software for your company can be daunting. We want to help.

We’re offering a series of 10 different workshops, offered multiple times and in multiple regions in Windsor-Essex over the course of 2018 that touch on various topics related to implementing technology into your small business. This includes tools for marketing, organization, finance, sales and productivity.

About Hackforge

Hackforge is technology enthusiasts growing the tech capabilities of our region by creating connections and learning together. Located in the heart of downtown Windsor, Hackforge serves as a community-drive workshop space, coworking area, and event location. Our events vary from hands-on workshops to professional networking to technical talks. In the community, we advocate for technology in education, professional development, and policy making.