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Custom ERP Software: A Simple Guide for Small Businesses

Running a business on spreadsheets and a pile of separate apps works — until it doesn't. This guide explains, in plain language, what a custom ERP is, how to tell if you need one, and how Proximent puts one together for you.

Custom ERP Software: A Simple Guide for Small Businesses
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The basics

What is an ERP, in one paragraph?

ERP stands for enterprise resource planning. In simple terms, it's one system where your money, products, people, and team conversations live together. Instead of copying numbers between apps, everything updates in one place. A custom ERP is set up around how your business actually works, instead of forcing you to change your process to fit the software.

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Checklist

Signs you've outgrown your current tools

  • You copy the same numbers into more than one app or spreadsheet.
  • You pay for several subscriptions that don't talk to each other.
  • Adding a new employee means paying for another seat.
  • Tracking hours, stock, or expenses happens on paper or in texts.
  • You can't see how the business is doing without asking three people.

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The system

How Proximent puts it together

Bookkeeping

Income, expenses, balances, linked bank accounts, and reconciliation in one ledger.

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Inventory

Track items, quantities, and locations the way your stockroom actually works.

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HRM

Employee profiles, clocked hours, calendars, and events.

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Team Comms

Channels and messages for your team, organized by department and project.

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Integrated Banking

Link your bank accounts so balances and transactions flow straight into your books.

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Web-Based Systems

Custom portals, dashboards, and websites built around your workflow and connected to your workspace.

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04
Process

How it works

  1. 01

    Talk to us

    Tell us how your business runs today and what slows you down. Use the contact form — no commitment.

  2. 02

    We map your workflow

    We list the tools you need and set them up around your process, roles, and reports.

  3. 03

    Review a prototype

    You try a working version and tell us what to change before anything goes live.

  4. 04

    Launch and support

    Your team starts using it, and we keep maintaining and adjusting it as you grow.

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Pricing

What it costs

  • One price. Unlimited users — no per-seat fees.
  • Teleios full suite: $999 setup, $50 per month — includes Team Comms, shared calendars, the administration system, and a 10-day Proximent AI trial.
  • Individual platforms: $10 per month each.
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Questions

Common questions

Do I need to use every tool?

No. Start with the platforms you need and add more later — they all share the same workspace.

Is there a limit on users?

No. One price covers unlimited users, so adding staff never raises your bill.

Can it be changed after launch?

Yes. We keep maintaining and adjusting your system as your business changes.

Do I need technical skills?

No. The tools are built to be easy to learn, and we help set everything up.

How do I get started?

Send us a message through the contact form and tell us about your business.