How is jinq different from buying Salesforce or SAP?

Those are rented software. You pay monthly per user, forever. We build a system you own outright. No recurring fees, no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in.

How long does a typical build take?

A focused CRM or ERP module typically takes 4-8 weeks. Full enterprise systems with multiple integrations take 3-6 months.

Can you replace our existing SaaS tools?

In most cases, yes. We audit what you're currently using, identify what can be consolidated, and build a custom solution that covers your actual needs.

What Is an ERP System? (Explained in Plain English)

The simplest explanation

An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is software that connects all the different parts of your business in one place.

Instead of using:

A spreadsheet for inventory
An app for invoicing
Another app for orders
Email for approvals
Your brain for everything else

An ERP puts all of that in one system where everything talks to each other.

What does an ERP actually do?

At its core, an ERP tracks:

Inventory: what you have, where it is, when to reorder
Orders: what's been ordered, what's shipped, what's pending
Invoicing: who owes you money, who you've paid
Reporting: how the business is doing, in real numbers
Contacts: customers, suppliers, partners

The key insight: when these are all in one system, they update each other automatically. Ship an order? Inventory goes down, invoice goes out, revenue report updates.

Who needs an ERP?

You probably need one if:

You're managing inventory across spreadsheets
You're manually creating invoices
You can't answer "how much stock do we have?" without checking three places
Your team spends hours on data entry that should be automatic
You have 10+ employees

You probably don't need one if:

You're a solo consultant or freelancer
You sell one service with no inventory
Your business is under 5 people and simple

Why are ERPs so expensive?

Traditional ERPs (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) are expensive because:

They're built for enterprises with 500+ employees
They charge per user, per month
They include features you'll never use
Implementation requires expensive consultants

A small business ends up paying enterprise prices for software designed for Fortune 500 companies.

The alternative: purpose-built ERP

Instead of buying a massive ERP and using 15% of it, you can build a focused system that covers exactly what your business needs.

Example: A 25-person distribution company needed inventory, orders, and invoicing. SAP quoted $4,000/month. We built their system for $35,000 one-time. They break even in 9 months.

Key takeaway

An ERP is just a system that connects your business operations. It doesn't have to be expensive, complicated, or made by SAP. It just has to work for your business.