How to Choose Business Software
2025-10-31 · 6 min read
Most software purchases fail in the first 90 days because the buying process was wrong, not the product. Use this framework instead.
Step 1 — Define the job
Write down the top three problems you want solved, in plain language. "Cut GST filing time" beats "implement an ERP".
Step 2 — Score on five axes
Step 3 — Run a real pilot
Two weeks, one branch, real transactions. Demos lie; pilots don't.
Step 4 — Talk to three references
Not the ones the vendor picks. Find them on LinkedIn or industry forums.
Step 5 — Decide on data, not on the demo
The demo showed you the highlight reel. The pilot showed you the truth. Choose based on the pilot.
How InventorySaaS helps
We actively encourage pilots, provide reference customers in your region, and publish full pricing without "contact sales for enterprise pricing" games.
