The Handbook: The Operations Podcast
Running a serviced based business, an agency or consultancy isn’t just about great client work. It’s about keeping everything behind the scenes running smoothly.
That’s where The Handbook comes in. Our goal? To help you take your business to the next level of business maturity.
This podcast is for operations and service-business leaders who are juggling it all – people, processes, finance, tech, and everything in between.
Every other week, we dive deep into a specific challenge that businesses face as they grow in headcount and complexity. You'll get practical insights and real-world advice from experts who’ve been there, solved the problems, and know what works.
If you’re looking for smarter ways to scale, streamline, and strengthen your business, you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Handbook community, your go-to guide for better business operations.
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The Handbook: The Operations Podcast
Ops Quickie: PSA vs ERP – Same Same...or Totally Different?
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Ops Quickies – snackable episodes on tech, tools, and systems. 🍿
So many acronyms, but what do they mean!?
This one’s for anyone wondering: what’s the difference between a PSA and an ERP? And which one does your business actually need?
Harv breaks down how both systems bring your operations together – but are built for completely different worlds.
ERPs power product-based businesses with inventory, supply chains, and manufacturing.
PSAs, like Scoro, are built for service businesses that sell time and expertise.
If you’ve ever been told you “need an ERP” – this one’s worth a listen before you sign anything.
And if you’ve got a question about ops tech, PSAs, or Scoro, drop Harv a message on LinkedIn. He might just turn it into the next Quickie.
Hey all, I am back with another Quickie on tech, and today I've got another sexy acronym for you: ERP. What does that mean? Well, it stands for Enterprise Resource Planning. Clearly, whoever designed these acronyms didn't have budget for a marketing team, but nevermind. Functionally, an ERP is pretty similar to a PSA. Okay. It brings together different parts of your business into one system. But the key difference is who it's for. ERPs are typically built for product-based businesses. Ones with needs for inventory, supply chains, warehouses, manufacturing, that kind of thing. So unless you need those features, a PSA is a better fit for your service business. A business that's selling time and expertise. So, quick recap: project management tools help you manage and collaborate on projects and tasks. ERPs or enterprise resource planning platforms tend to be best suited for product-based companies. And PSA platforms like Scoro are for service businesses that sell time and expertise with end-to-end visibility, automation, and reporting. And of course, project management is a subset of what they do. Let's leave it there for this one. If you've got any questions about ops tech, PSAs or Scoro, drop me a message on LinkedIn. And if you know someone that could benefit from this explainer, please forward it to them and ask them to listen. Thanks for listening to this Quickie.
