{"id":295193,"date":"2025-07-25T11:30:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T23:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/?p=295193"},"modified":"2025-07-24T16:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T04:28:21","slug":"how-to-switch-business-software-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/blog\/how-to-switch-business-software-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to switch business software providers in 5 easy steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; module_class=&#8221;table-contents&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f3f2f6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||25px||true|false&#8221; sticky_position=&#8221;top&#8221; sticky_limit_bottom=&#8221;section&#8221; sticky_position_tablet=&#8221;top&#8221; sticky_position_phone=&#8221;none&#8221; sticky_position_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|24px|24px|24px|24px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Changing software platforms can be a real hassle for businesses. Usually, it\u2019s comforting to just stick with what we know. However, in some cases, it is better to make a change, especially if switching platforms improves your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/business-growth\/stages\/\">business&#8217;s profitability<\/a> and makes your life easier.<\/p>\n<p>With our five easy steps, switching business software platforms can be stress-free.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Identify your business needs<\/h2>\n<p>This first step is the research stage of switching platforms. You need to identify precisely why your current software isn\u2019t working for your business, and what features your next software should have.<\/p>\n<p>For example, imagine a local GP clinic that uses medical-specific software for client\/patient management. The admin staff think the software is okay, but it lacks rebooking for follow-up appointments and doesn\u2019t integrate with the business&#8217;s accounting software. They\u2019re losing time and money as the business grows due to increased administrative tasks, human error, and lost follow-up bookings. So, when looking at their software, they realised it needed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More product features specific to their industry<\/li>\n<li>Accounting integration so that their two software systems can communicate<\/li>\n<li>Ease of use to reduce manual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bookkeeping\/data-entry\/\">data entry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Identifying issues with your current provider doesn\u2019t take much time. The challenge starts when you actively pursue alternative solutions. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Compare business software providers<\/h2>\n<p>Finding an alternative takes time, but getting it right and comparing software that suits your business is crucial. When evaluating alternative software providers for your business, you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find several products that meet your business needs.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate whether those products are cost-effective and will scale with your business.<\/li>\n<li>Read customer reviews and find out the pressure points and shortcomings of the products.<\/li>\n<li>Pick a few products to trial and determine which software fits your business best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have identified the best alternative for your business, you can begin planning your exit strategy from your current software.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Plan your exit strategy<\/h2>\n<p>Planning your exit strategy will need to cover many moving parts. You will need to consider the risks involved, such as business lost due to migration downtime; the allocation of tasks; and how you migrate, whether it is migrated over a period of time, immediately, or your old software and new software are run in parallel.<\/p>\n<p>It is also essential that you create a backup of your data. One of the worst outcomes is losing your business data due to an ill-prepared migration. To get a reliable data backup, there should be options for export destinations, such as a CSV, Excel, or XML File. Your software most likely has this option in its settings.<\/p>\n<p>Consult your software provider or migration party when looking to get a backup of your data. Every service has a solution because it is your data; you own it.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Migrate to the new platform<\/h2>\n<p>In step four, you begin the migration process. Coordinate with the support team of your new software provider or third-party migration service to make sure everything goes smoothly. This would involve verifying that your data has transferred correctly and accurately. When satisfied with the transfer, you can begin using the new software as intended.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of our GP Clinic, the business still needs to operate during migration. In our example, the GP Clinic would run its old software in parallel to the migration so that services would not be interrupted.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Train and become an expert on your new platform<\/h2>\n<p>With your new software up and running, it\u2019s time to put it into action. Here, your business will need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Train staff on the new software.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with technical support to address any feedback or issues that occur.<\/li>\n<li>Optimise and monitor your new software and track its performance against your previous software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During or after this step, discontinue using your previous software and cancel any subscriptions.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][ba_social_share icon_bg=&#8221;#03002e&#8221; icon_padding=&#8221;10px|12px|10px|12px|true|true&#8221; layout=&#8221;classic&#8221; show_text=&#8221;off&#8221; btn_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; btn_bg_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;50px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_before=&#8221; content: %22SHARE THIS%22;|| font-size: 16px;|| font-weight: 700;|| line-height: 22px;|| letter-spacing: 0em;|| text-align: center;|| color: #ff5447;|| margin-bottom: 10px;|| display: inline-flex;|| position: absolute;|| margin-top: 10px;&#8221; border_width_top_main=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top_main=&#8221;#e4e4e4&#8243; border_radii_icon=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_css_before_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][ba_social_share_child _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][ba_social_share_child network_type=&#8221;facebook&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][ba_social_share_child network_type=&#8221;linkedin&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][ba_social_share_child network_type=&#8221;email&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/ba_social_share_child][\/ba_social_share][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a change from your current software provider? Check out our guide on how to make the right choice and switch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":295801,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Tired of success? Sick to the back teeth with all talk of stability and strong cash flow? Dreading strong growth, healthy profits, and excellent brand recognition? Then listen up! It\u2019s time to run your business right into the dirt.<\/p><p>It\u2019s easy, let\u2019s get you started.<\/p><h2>1) Ignore reporting<\/h2><p>One of the best ways to ruin your business beyond repair is to ignore reporting. When you use business tools like accounting software to run reports on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/glossary\/cash-flow\/\">cash flow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/starting-a-small-business\/what-is-and-how-calculate-cost-of-goods-sold\/\">COGS<\/a>, budget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/starting-a-small-business\/budgeting-and-forecasting-for-small-businesses\/\">forecasting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bookkeeping\/managing-accounts-receivable\/\">accounts receivable<\/a>, you gain actionable insights through hard data.<\/p><p>Instead of steering your business on gut feel, running reports, and then taking the information onboard will help you make better business decisions. We can\u2019t have that.<\/p><h2>2) Neglect your website<\/h2><p>Old websites are good websites. If you really want to curb your capacity for growth and profits, you should never update your website.<\/p><p>Ensure you have:<\/p><ul><li>Slow speeds.<\/li><li>Terrible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/basic-seo-checklist-for-dummies\/\">SEO<\/a>.<\/li><li>No <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/a-discussion-with-our-digital-marketing-manager-what-can-you-learn-for-your-own-business\/\">mobile-first strategy<\/a>.<\/li><li>Hard-to-navigate menus.<\/li><li>Woeful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/lets-talk-about-branding-a-discussion-with-our-senior-digital-designer\/\">branding<\/a>.<\/li><li>No visible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/the-importance-of-a-crm\/\">path to sales<\/a>.<\/li><li>Busy and cluttered pages.<\/li><\/ul><p>By keeping your website stuck firmly in the early 2000s you will make great progress in diminishing your business and becoming unappealing to customers.<\/p><h2>3) Don\u2019t ask for customer feedback<\/h2><p>Don\u2019t ever listen to your customers or request feedback. What would they know?<\/p><p>Understanding feedback leads to a deeper understanding of your client base and increases your capacity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/why-is-customer-service-the-top-priority-for-any-business\/\">make your customers happy<\/a>.<\/p><p>When you ask for feedback and then act on it to make changes to your business model, you may run the risk of making and retaining more customers and increasing your profits. Avoid at all costs, (as this will only make your business stronger and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/resilience\/business-resilience-taking-care-of-yourself\/\">more resilient<\/a>.)<\/p><h2>4) Do it all yourself and never ask for advice<\/h2><p>Nobody knows more than you, so never ask for advice or consult with a business advisor. Business advisors are adept professionals, skilled in analysing your data and making sage suggestions on how to improve many facets of your business.<\/p><p>Business advisors and accountants can help you:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/starting-a-small-business\/budgeting-tips\/\">Budget and forecast<\/a>.<\/li><li>Rejig your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/business-plan-template\/\">business plan<\/a>.<\/li><li>Analyse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/cashflow-forecast-template\/\">cash flow<\/a>.<\/li><li>Cut down on expenses.<\/li><li>Implement better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/the-future-of-automation-in-small-businesses-predictions-and-trends\/\">workflows<\/a>.<\/li><li>Help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/single-touch-payroll\/stp-phase-2\/\">payroll<\/a> and taxes.<\/li><\/ul><p>Such professional advice and assistance will only lead to a healthier business geared toward growth.<\/p><h2>5) Leave everything until the last minute<\/h2><p>If you\u2019d like to generate a tight ball of stress in your chest and make hasty decisions, you\u2019re best off leaving everything until the very last minute. Wait until the final chance to do your:<\/p><ul><li>taxes<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/bas\/\">BAS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/accounting-software\/payroll\/\">payroll<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/inventory\/accounting\/\">stock orders<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/how-to-reach-your-customers-with-journeys-communications-and-campaigns\/\">customer communication<\/a><\/li><li>expense payments.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you plan and work toward getting tasks done with a calm mind and a chance to do things consciously and correctly, you\u2019re only going to run a tighter ship.<\/p><h2>6) Mix up your personal and business finances<\/h2><p>Another surefire way to erode your business is to muddle up your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/au\/small-business-resources\/business-finances\/benefits-of-decoupling\/\">personal and business finances<\/a>. By using business funds for personal purchases and paying for business expenses with personal accounts you\u2019ll generate a wild financial tangle.<\/p><p>This nest of interwoven finances will make it an absolute nightmare to tease out your real financial position and truly mess with your reporting and tax compliance. So, if you want to spend inordinate hours trying to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/the-golden-rules-to-avoid-a-massive-tax-bill-as-a-sole-trader\/\">separate your business finances<\/a> down the track, go right ahead and make it nice and messy.<\/p><h2>7) Never adjust course<\/h2><p>If you want to run your ship into a reef, make sure you never adjust course.<\/p><p>There are a lot of successful business owners out there who keep a finger on the pulse, research the market, listen to feedback, and interpret data to adjust their offerings and business models.<\/p><p>These business owners tend to benefit from avoiding obsolescence and will make shifts to correspond to the changing tastes of their customers and prevailing market conditions.<\/p><p>If you want to see diminishing returns, however, don\u2019t be like them \u2013 just remain static.<\/p><h2>8) Create hostile relationships with your employees<\/h2><p>Another fantastic way to damage your business is to take employees for granted. It\u2019s often said that a business is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/fruitful-staff-wellbeing-trends-you-can-activate-in-your-business-now\/\">only as good as its employees<\/a>, so take advantage of that and neglect your staff. Nothing will demotivate an employee faster than neglect.<\/p><p>A few ways to do this include underpayments, never giving praise or encouragement, fostering a negative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/why-is-it-so-important-to-make-your-business-a-great-place-to-work\/\">work culture<\/a>, never offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reckon.com\/reckon-blog\/7-reasons-why-you-need-to-train-and-continue-educating-your-employees\/\">training or education<\/a>, deploying a harsh and unforgiving attitude, and having a general lack of respect. Your business will be suffering in no time!<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[343],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-295193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Platform Switching: A Small Business Guide To Changing Software Providers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Need a change from your current software provider? 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