The fact of the matter is that you can delay ERP adoption for as long as you want to. But it comes with an enormous cost. First, delaying implementation means you’re creating an ever-larger task. Data keeps accumulating, and the more data you have, the more complicated and time-consuming it becomes to implement NetSuite.
Second, a company that needs NetSuite implementation is one that’s outgrown its current business processes and tools. Delaying implementation then means you’re delaying implementing systems that will improve workflows — saving labor costs and amplifying financial modeling, and nurturing strategic development.
Growing startups eventually outgrow ERPs like QuickBooks and Xero. There’s nothing wrong with using them in the seed stage. But, as soon as you start pushing against the boundaries of your tools’ capabilities, it’s time to start looking for and planning your next move.