We know what you’re thinking: “Wait, Biz Assist is back on social media and the blog?”
You'd be right to notice the quiet period. We’ve been heads-down managing a major expansion, and we’re thrilled to finally share the exciting new direction that has emerged. It's a direction that we believe will directly benefit our small and medium business clients.
The Juggling Act: Two Businesses, One Solution
For the past couple of years, life at Biz Assist has been anything but quiet. In December 2023, my partner and I took on the purchase and management of Wild West Gourmet, a fantastic food manufacturing business with a range of popular relishes and sauces.
This move instantly added complexity. From learning rigorous food safety regulations, mastering inventory for manufacturing, managing batch and best before dates, and battling fragmented business systems, it was big.
The biggest pain points for Wild West Gourmet quickly became clear: disjointed inventory management, and once we began attempting to sell our products into businesses, an inefficient CRM.
Why Odoo? Simple - All-in-One Efficiency
In searching for a solution, we didn't just look for a quick fix. We wanted something sustainable but we really weren't looking for a complete overhaul. Despite that, our search led us to Odoo.
Odoo immediately stood out due to its all-in-one nature. It allowed us to consolidate multiple separate subscriptions, everything from Mailchimp and Xero to our website hosting. It bundled it into a single platform, instantly and significantly reducing overhead costs.
The true moment of value came when we realised we could run BOTH Wild West Gourmet AND Biz Assist on the same Odoo subscription, both as separate entities doing their own thing. Even more impressive is, we could start and run several more, dozens more, businesses all under that same subscription. For the same cost.
Not only did our costs drop, but the integration gave us a robust system for inventory control, recipe tracking, manufacturing, and full traceability, all in one place. The result? A very definite reduction in stress, time, and operating cost.
Your Advantage is Our Expertise Forged in Experience
Our success with Odoo led to the most exciting new venture for Biz Assist: we are now an official Odoo Installation Partner.
For you, the business owner struggling with fragmented systems, our partnership offers a unique edge:
Dual-Business Insight: We’re living and breathing Odoo from two very different perspectives. Managing a consultancy office, and running a complex food manufacturing operation that requires minute-by-minute traceability
Structured Rollout: Odoo offers you use of a free app for life, but even with a single app, it's easy to get overwhelmed with getting set up. We’ve been there! Our expertise lies in helping you identify your immediate pain points and structuring a phased, strategic rollout that guarantees success without the burnout
Personalised Support: We offer hands-on, personalised training and support that goes above and beyond Odoo's already excellent resources. We make sure the system works perfectly for your business model
Don't Wait for the 'Perfect' Time
We implemented Odoo during a challenging economic period, when costs were high and sales were low. It may seem counterintuitive to invest time and money in a new system during austerity, but trust us, it was the best possible time.
Implementing Odoo gave us the clarity we needed to see exactly how our businesses were performing and gave us a clear roadmap for future growth. Stop wasting time jumping from system to system, with nothing talking to anything else.
Book a call with us and let’s look at Odoo today. We will show you how to implement this powerful solution in the most affordable, structured, and smooth way possible. Let’s relieve those pressure points. You’ll only regret not doing it sooner.