More and more companies are realizing that digital transformation is their best ally and the electronic billing It is just one more step in the digitalization of business and transactions in Peru. From now on, all those who are required to generate an electronic payment receipt must do so through this new technology.
For this reason, many companies in our country are committed to implementing electronic invoice management systems in their businesses. The great benefits provided by this implementation are: savings in printing, transport and storage costs. Also, optimization of administrative and sales processes, improving security since electronic invoices are protected in a system that is proof against cyber attacks.
In this context, Luis Palacios, manager of business management solutions at Ofisis, a Peruvian subsidiary of the Softland Group, offers the following recommendations for proper implementation in companies:
- Digitize: Many companies are making the leap to digitization, regardless of the business case, it is key that the chosen solution makes the tax process easier, achieving greater efficiency and competitiveness.
- Identify technology providers: It will allow you to have a greater perspective when evaluating the best option. It is important that the management software has flexibility in the configurations to adapt to your needs, in order to have better control of accounting processes and tax obligations.
- Business relationships: The speed with which an electronic invoice is issued, stored and sent improves the company’s accounting, optimizes the payment, collection and storage mechanism. Having a better flow of information improves the relationship with customers, which has a positive impact on the development and growth of the company.
- Inform and train your staff: The changes required by the billing processes of your business will have to be accompanied by a training program that involves technology, administrative, and financial personnel, as well as logistics and purchasing personnel. The training will have to contemplate the use of the new software with the selected Electronic Invoicing provider.
- Communicate: It is important to let your chain of existing customers and suppliers know that you will issue electronic invoices, with the aim of making changes in transactions. Taking these recommendations into account, your company will be able to optimize its accounting processes, as well as reduce its operating costs, continue to grow and become a bigger business.
