Central ERP for Business Services
ERP for professional services firms that bill for expertise
Central ERP is ERP for professional services firms that want clients, projects and billing in one place. It replaces separate CRM, project and accounting tools with one cloud system, so you can see what work is underway, what it is earning and who is available to do more.
Common challenges for growing service firms
- Client information spread across inboxes, spreadsheets and the CRM
- Projects that overrun before anyone notices
- Billing delayed while time and expenses are pulled together
- No clear view of who is busy and who has capacity
How ERP for professional services firms keeps work profitable
Every client in one record
Customer Record Management keeps contacts, history and work in one place, so anyone on the team can pick up a client conversation.
Projects delivered on budget
Professional Services Management and Project Management show progress against plan, so you can act before work overruns.
Faster, accurate billing
Completed work flows into Financial Management, so invoices are raised promptly without chasing information.
Consistent client procedures
Custom Tasks & Automation lets you define onboarding steps, reviews and follow ups, then trigger them automatically for every client.
Modules business services businesses rely on
Start with the modules you need today and switch on more as you grow. Everything shares the same live data.
- Professional Services ManagementDeliver client work on time and on budget
- Project ManagementPlan, assign and track work from start to finish
- Customer Record ManagementEvery customer, contact and conversation in one place
- Financial ManagementInvoicing, cash and financial control in real time
- Human ResourcesPeople, rotas, timesheets and holidays in one place
- Reporting & Business IntelligenceLive dashboards and reports across the business
See Central ERP for business services in action
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ERP for business services: your questions answered
What is ERP for professional services firms?
ERP for professional services firms is a single system that manages clients, projects, people, billing and finance together. It helps consultancies, agencies and other service firms see the profitability of their work, plan resources and invoice promptly, without juggling several disconnected tools.
Can Central ERP track project profitability?
Yes. Central ERP connects project work with billing and finance, so you can compare what a project has cost with what it has earned. That gives you an early warning when work is running over and a clearer view of which clients and services are most profitable.
Can Central ERP automate client onboarding?
Yes. The custom task engine lets you define your own onboarding procedure, such as collecting documents, setting up accounts and scheduling a kick off, then trigger each step automatically when a new client is added. Every client receives the same consistent, professional start.
Does Central ERP work with my accounting software?
Yes. Central ERP integrates with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage through their APIs. Your accountants can keep using the package they know while client, project and billing information flows across automatically, removing double entry and keeping both systems fully in step with each other.
How much does ERP for professional services firms cost?
Central ERP is priced per user: Standard costs £40 and Complete costs £80 per user per month, excluding VAT. A free plan and custom plans are also available. For professional services firms, that means predictable costs that rise only as your team grows, with no enterprise licence fees.
Is ERP better than separate CRM and project tools for a consultancy?
For most growing consultancies, yes. Separate CRM, project and accounting tools each hold part of the picture, so someone has to stitch them together. ERP for professional services firms keeps clients, projects, billing and finance in one record, giving faster invoicing and a clearer view of what each client earns.
How long does it take to move a service firm onto Central ERP?
Typical setup and configuration of Central ERP takes two to four weeks, depending on the number of services, projects and procedures involved. Our UK team maps how your firm works today, configures the system to match, and trains your staff before supporting you on an ongoing basis.