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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Explore the best ERP systems for startups in Johannesburg. Discover essential features, benefits, and top systems tailored for efficient business management.
Starting a business in Johannesburg requires the right tools to ensure operational efficiency and seamless management of resources. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems offer comprehensive solutions that can integrate various business processes, thereby providing startups with the agility and scalability they need to thrive in a competitive environment. In this guide, we delve into the key features, benefits, and top ERP systems suitable for startups in Johannesburg.
ERP systems centralize business processes by integrating functions such as finance, HR, supply chain management, and customer relationship management. This unification allows businesses to streamline operations, enhance data accuracy, and improve visibility across all departments.
When selecting an ERP system, startups should consider the following essential features:
Here are some of the best ERP systems that cater specifically to startups in Johannesburg:
An established player in the ERP space, SAP Business One offers extensive functionalities ideal for growing startups. It aids in managing finance, sales, inventory, and customer relationships within a single platform.
Price: Starting from ZAR 30,000 per annum depending on modules selected.
Perfect for SMEs, Sage 300 Cloud provides robust financial management tools along with capabilities for supply chain and project management. It is particularly acclaimed for its customization options.
Price: Starting at ZAR 25,000 per annum.
Successful ERP implementation requires careful planning and execution. Here are some best practices for startups:
Investing in the right ERP system can significantly enhance operational efficiency and scalability for startups in Johannesburg. By centralizing data and automating key processes, startups can focus on growth while ensuring their operations are well-managed and strategically aligned.
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Bidvest Data manages and continuously expand our own API where our customers would integrate and utilize our omnichannel services. We also provide integration services as part of creating digital workflows where our customers have publicly exposed APIs providing access to internal data and services.

Supports electronic “card not present” payment integration to secure ecommerce payment gateways. This enables tracking and reconciliation of digital payments for the ease of the consumer, and improved collections for our customers.

Bidvest Data provides end to end complex WhatsApp for business solutions driven through API integrations. This includes all WhatsApp template sending, self help services, with view and request statements services, make payments, and chat to live agents.

Provides pre-defined menu driven structured conversation, generative AI with natural language processing, and seamless transition to live agent chat support for a unique customer experience across various messaging platforms.
“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford