In today’s fast-moving business landscape, small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves at a critical inflection point. With 20 to 100 employees, you're beyond spreadsheets—but traditional ERP systems feel bloated, costly, and far too complex. This is exactly where smart automation and a modern ERP like YUBA can deliver exponential value.
Why teams of 20–100 are the ideal ERP candidates
The productivity plateau without automation
Growing businesses often reach a ceiling when manual processes and disconnected tools can't keep up with increasing complexity. Approvals get lost in email threads, inventory errors creep in, and reporting becomes a manual nightmare.
Too big for spreadsheets, too small for legacy ERPs
Legacy systems like SAP or Dynamics F&O are built for enterprise needs. Their cost, implementation time, and technical overhead make them inaccessible for agile teams. Yet, relying on spreadsheets and isolated tools stifles decision-making and scalability.
Common operational bottlenecks in growing teams
- No single source of truth across departments
- Manual reporting that delays decisions
- Patchwork systems (CRM here, accounting there) that don’t talk to each other
- High dependency on IT or external consultants
What mid-sized companies really need from an ERP
Core modules that matter
At this stage, the right ERP should cover your business holistically:
- Finance: Invoicing, budgeting, cashflow, and forecasting
- CRM: Pipeline tracking, client communication, post-sale workflows
- Inventory: Stock control, warehouse management, purchasing
- HR: Payroll, leave management, recruitment, compliance
Must-have features: Scalability, customization, integration
You need more than modules—you need them to work together seamlessly. YUBA's zero-code builder allows department heads to map and modify workflows themselves, eliminating the need for in-house developers or consultants.
Cloud-native vs. on-premise: What’s best?
Cloud-native platforms like YUBA offer:
- Fast setup without servers or local installations
- Built-in backups and encryption
- Mobile-first access for remote teams
- Legal compliance updates (automatically handled)
The cost-value tradeoff of traditional ERP
Hidden costs in implementation and maintenance
Traditional ERPs often require €30,000+ upfront, plus consultants, plus yearly upgrade fees. Worse, simple changes can require weeks of developer work and additional costs.
The complexity tax
Heavier systems are designed for 500+ employees, not 50. The result? Most workflows are over-engineered, underused, or bypassed altogether.
Why most systems are either overkill or underbuilt
SMEs end up choosing between enterprise-level systems they can’t afford—or small business tools that can’t scale. YUBA hits the sweet spot, offering powerful features with SME-friendly simplicity.
Why YUBA hits the mid-market sweet spot
Implementation in days, not months
Forget year-long ERP projects. YUBA’s industry templates, intuitive UI, and guided setup mean your business is up and running fast—with minimal disruption.
Customization without developers
All changes—whether in workflows, forms, or dashboards—can be made by business users. No coding, no IT tickets.
Pricing that aligns with lean teams
At €39/user/month and no hidden fees, YUBA is designed for lean operations. And yes, support and updates are included.
Industry-specific templates for IT, construction, and more
From inventory kitting in manufacturing to field reporting in construction, YUBA offers pre-built flows tailored to your sector:
- Equipment tracking
- Project-based time logs
- Supplier performance dashboards
- Mobile-compatible field inputs
Use case scenarios: How 20–100 teams scale with YUBA
From chaos to clarity in a 35-person construction firm
Before YUBA: Field reports came in via WhatsApp and got lost.After YUBA: A single dashboard tracks project status, materials, and time logs—synced automatically from mobile submissions.
Automating client workflows in a 60-person IT agency
Before: Project managers manually updated spreadsheets.After: Custom workflows automate client onboarding, timesheets, and billing—freeing up 12+ hours/week.
Managing projects and teams in a mid-size field service company
Before: No integration between scheduling and invoicing.After: YUBA syncs work orders, technician availability, and customer billing in real-time.
Choosing the right ERP: Questions to ask
Can non-technical users customize it?
With YUBA, the answer is yes. Every department lead can visually adjust workflows without ever writing code.
How fast can it go live?
YUBA’s implementation playbook gets most businesses live in under 90 days—with just one internal coordinator and no IT team required.
What does support look like post-launch?
YUBA offers built-in AI support, an evolving template library, and human consultants to assist whenever your needs evolve.
Final thoughts: The automation advantage of the mid-size moment
If your company has 20 to 100 people, you're standing at a unique advantage. You’re lean enough to move fast—but complex enough to benefit massively from automation.
Now is the perfect time to implement an ERP that’s not only built for your size, but for your pace.