Your ERP Partner in the UK: Meet AcuPower, the Largest Acumatica Partner

You run a busy company. You need clean data, fast decisions, and steady delivery. Instead, you see late month-end, manual fixes, and reports you do not trust. Orders wait for someone to key the same data twice. Stock counts do not match reality. Small issues turn into lost margin and long days.

Two groups will read this. Some run on spreadsheets and a patchwork of tools that do not talk to each other. You fight duplicates, version chaos, and slow handoffs. Others use a legacy ERP like NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or Dynamics. You hit licence limits, pay more for each user, wait weeks for simple changes, and bend your process to fit the system.

ERP should help you grow. It should give one source of truth, quick changes, and predictable costs. This article explains what “good” looks like with Acumatica. It also shows how AcuPower works as your long-term ERP partner, from first steps to ongoing support.
 

What ERP Success Looks Like for Mid-Market Firms
 

When ERP works the way it should, it takes pressure off you and your team. It clears bottlenecks, cuts manual work, and gives leaders the clarity to run the business with confidence.
 

For CFOs
 

 ✔︎ Month-end closes in days, not weeks.

 ✔︎ Reports and dashboards update in real time.

 ✔︎ Forecasts are accurate and based on one set of numbers.
 

For COOs and Operations Directors
 

 ✔︎ Stock is accurate, whether in the warehouse or on site.

 ✔︎ Supply chain steps link together without manual re-entry

 ✔︎ Projects run with better control of time, cost, and resources.

For CEOs and Owners
 

  ✔︎ Operations scale without adding headcount at every step.

  ✔︎ Risks reduce when data is consistent and processes flow.

  ✔︎ Enterprise value grows as the business becomes more predictable.

ERP success is not about more screens or features. It is about freeing you from firefighting so you can focus on growth.

Common ERP Barriers (and Why Companies Feel Stuck)

We speak with many CFOs, COOs, and business owners across construction, distribution, and professional services. The problems they describe are consistent.
 

1. Rising costs
 

Legacy ERP vendors charge per user. A distribution firm we met added five warehouse staff and saw licence costs jump by tens of thousands. The system didn’t deliver more efficiency, but the bill kept growing.
 

Discover the real cost of ERP 

Your guide to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
 

2. Slow projects
 

Implementations often drag on. One construction client told us their ERP upgrade was promised in six months but stretched past a year, leaving projects tracked on spreadsheets in the meantime.
 

3. No support after go-live
 

Too many ERP partners see go-live as the finish line. We hear from finance leaders who logged support tickets and waited weeks for answers. By then their teams had gone back to manual workarounds.

4. Disconnected data
 

Different systems mean finance, operations, and sales report different numbers. In a professional services firm we worked with, project managers and finance could not agree on the margin. Each was running reports from separate tools.
 

5. Systems that don’t scale
 

Legacy ERPs were not built for modern growth. Adding a new business unit, new site, or new reporting line becomes a major project. For CEOs, this means growth feels like friction, not freedom.

Evaluate your current ERP’s usability with this checklist
 

These barriers are not made up. They come up in every conversation we have with mid-market firms during discovery calls. They are the reason many hesitate to change systems, even when the cost of standing still is higher than the cost of moving forward.

 

Why Acumatica Is Different
 

The barriers that hold companies back are exactly the problems Acumatica was built to solve.
 

1. Rising costs → Usage-based licensing
 

With Acumatica, you don’t pay per user. Finance can add analysts, operations can add warehouse staff, and project managers can join without driving licence fees higher. Growth stays predictable.
 

2. Slow projects → Faster deployment
 

Acumatica is designed for quicker implementations. Proven deployment methods cut the time from decision to go-live. Many UK firms see value in months, not years.

See how to go live faster with Acumatica FastTrack in 90 days
 

3. No support after go-live → Long-term focus
 

Acumatica is built for continuous improvement. Its open design means changes, new reports, and new integrations can be added without breaking the core system. This reduces your reliance on expensive change requests and keeps the platform current.
 

4. Disconnected data → Cloud-native and connected
 

Acumatica runs in the cloud and connects to your other systems with open APIs. Finance, operations, and sales work from the same numbers. Everyone sees real-time updates on any device, anytime, anywhere, instead of waiting for manually-created reports.

5. Systems that don’t scale → Built for mid-market growth
 

Acumatica supports companies with a turnover of over £5m that need enterprise-grade features without enterprise-level cost. Whether you add a new site, expand into new markets, or grow headcount, the system scales with you.

Acumatica is not just another ERP. It is a modern platform built for companies that want one version of the truth, lower risk, and the freedom to grow.
 

Who AcuPower Is
 

When you take on an ERP project, you carry the risk. If the system runs late, if data doesn’t flow, if support disappears after go-live, it’s on your plate. What you need is a partner you can lean on.

AcuPower exists to be your partner you can rely on. We are the UK’s largest Acumatica partner, with a team big enough to guide your business through the full ERP journey, and stay with you afterwards.

What this means for you:
 

✔︎ Confidence during change: You get a proven guide who has walked companies like yours through ERP adoption and migration many times before.

✔︎ Deep Acumatica knowledge: You don’t waste time explaining workarounds. We know the platform inside out, so you get fast answers and smart solutions.

✔︎ Industry relevance: Whether you run projects in construction, manage stock in distribution, build products in manufacturing, or deliver services, our team has worked in your world and knows your challenges.

✔︎ One partner, all in-house: You don’t juggle multiple vendors. We implement, integrate, train, support, and improve under one roof.

✔︎ Long-term backing: After go-live, you don’t face ERP alone. We provide training, technical support, new modules, integrations, custom reports, workflows, and automation — whatever you need to keep the system working smoothly.

Our goal is to help you succeed with Acumatica and to build a long-term relationship where you and your team feel supported. With AcuPower at your side, Acumatica ERP becomes a tool for growth instead of another burden to manage.
 

How AcuPower Works With You
 

Every company starts from a different place. Some are taking on ERP for the first time. Others are weighed down by systems that no longer fit. In both cases, you need a clear path and a partner who walks it with you.
 

For companies new to ERP
 

We guide you step by step so you don’t face ERP alone.
 

① Discovery – We meet your leaders, capture outcomes, risks, and constraints. We agree success criteria, budget bands, and timeline.

② Readiness – We map processes, list systems, review data, and confirm scope.

③ Design – Together we shape how Acumatica will run finance, operations, and reporting.

④ Build – We configure, integrate, and set up roles and workflows for your business.

⑤ Training – Users learn by role using real scenarios from their day-to-day.

⑥ Go-live and support – We stay on the floor with you during cutover and beyond, fixing issues and refining the system.

For companies moving from legacy ERP
 

Migration takes more than a data dump. It needs structure and reassurance.
 

① Assessment – We review your current ERP, add-ons, and data quality.

② Data migration – We clean, map, and stage data so it is reliable from day one.

③ Build and integrations – We configure Acumatica, rebuild integrations, and add needed extensions.

④ Testing – We run UAT with your team until every process works as expected.

⑤ Cutover rehearsal – We practise the switch with a timed runbook and rollback plan.

⑥ Hypercare – We provide daily triage and fast fixes after go-live so your team regains confidence quickly.

In both journeys, the principle is the same. We don’t implement and leave. We stay, support, and improve your ERP as your business grows.

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Q: How many people work in AcuPower?
 

A: We have 60+ accredited Acumatica experts who support you through the entire ERP journey and beyond.
 

Q: Where is AcuPower located?
 

A: We have offices in London (UK), California (USA), and Vancouver (Canada). Our team works remotely across the UK, Europe (Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal, Ukraine), Armenia, South Africa, the USA, and Canada. We operate flexibly—either from home or directly on-site—to give you personalized service and fast response.

Q: How many years of experience does the AcuPower team have?
 

A: Collectively, our team brings more than 300 years of ERP experience.
 

Q: What services does AcuPower provide?
 

A: We manage the full Acumatica implementation from discovery to go-live. We also:
 

✔︎ Customise Acumatica for your business needs.

✔︎ Build integrations with any system.

✔︎ Develop custom reports, workflows, and modules.

✔︎ Handle Acumatica upgrades and improvements.

✔︎ Deliver ISV solutions like AcuPurge, AcuCleaner, Jira and Monday.com integrations, ABC-XYZ analysis, and AcuChat (AI assistant for Acumatica).

Q: Do you leave after go-live?
 

A: No. We stay as your long-term ERP partner with training, support, and continuous improvements.
 

Q: Which industries do you work with?
 

A: We specialise in serving construction, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services firms in the UK mid-market (£5m–£150m turnover).
 

Q: How long does a typical migration or ERP implementation take?
 

A: For companies new to ERP, implementations usually take 12 to 16 weeks. For legacy ERP migrations (like from NetSuite or Sage), timelines of 16 to 20 weeks are common, depending on data volume and integrations.
 

Q: What does an ERP project cost?
 

A: Project costs vary by scope, data quality, and integrations. Most firms pay between £50k and £250k for full implementation and setup. [Download our TCO guide to estimate your costs.]
 

Q: What ROI can I expect from Acumatica and AcuPower?
 

A: You’ll see faster closes, less manual work, better visibility, and more efficient operations. Many clients report ROI within 18 months through reduced manual effort, improved margins, and lower license costs. You can calculate your ERP ROI using this guide.
 

Q: How do you ensure my team adopts the system?
 

A: We train based on roles using real workflows. We assign super-users and offer hypercare support with regular follow-ups after go-live. Continuous training refreshers keep teams confident.
 

Q: Can you migrate data from our old systems?
 

A: Yes. We clean, map, and stage data before migration. We typically bring over master data and recent transactions (12–24 months) and archive older history while keeping it searchable.
 

Q: What if I need custom workflows or modules?
 

A: We build those in-house. From automation to approval workflows, we tailor Acumatica to your needs. Many clients build custom tools like AcuChat, AcuCleaner, and more on the platform.
 

Q: How do you handle integrations?
 

A: We use Acumatica’s open APIs. Whether it’s for WMS, CRM, field tools, or BI systems, we build stable, update-safe integrations that respect your architecture.

Take the First Step in Your ERP Journey
 

Every ERP story starts with one decision — whether to keep working around the problems, or to take a structured path forward.
If you are new to ERP, the first step is discovery. We talk through your processes, goals, and challenges. Together, we set clear outcomes and a roadmap you can trust.
 

If you are moving from a legacy ERP, discovery means reviewing your current system, understanding where it holds you back, and building a migration plan that reduces risk and gives your team confidence.
 

Either way, the journey begins with a simple conversation.
 

Book your discovery call today

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