Unfortunately this meant that most smaller companies could not benefit from automation due to the total cost of ownership associated with a powerful and flexible system that would meet their current and long term objectives. Let alone not meet the needs of key staff members outside the accounting department.

As the PC and Windows evolved, our executive management team made a commitment to develop a powerful and flexible software solution that was affordable, easy to implement and inexpensive to maintain.

Are we still ahead of our time?

After procuring the initial development site in early 1992, ORDERS Plus got off the ground and went from concept to reality. For the next 20 months ORDERS Plus was installed in several local sites providing an established user base required for the next phase; converting the program into a full fledged commercial application.

In late 1994, the first commercial version of ORDERS Plus was released and prioritized with the following objectives:

• Easy To Use - K.I.S.S.

• Implement within 30-90 days

• Loaded with unique features

• Flexible enough to address vertical-like requirements

• Must benefit Sales, Production, Inventory Control and Accounting staff

• Inexpensive to Purchase, Implement and Maintain

• Fast, multi-user operations on the Windows platform

The next few years were very exciting as our company grew exponentially and confirmed this niche was needed in the marketplace. During this time we partnered with Manzanita software, the original developers of BusinessWorks, to integrate with their core financial modules. We also partnered with several other companies to provide specialized functionality requirements in which their area of expertise and existing applications provided the best value to our customers. We were also awarded a position as one of the Top 10 Small to Mid Range Accounting Products.

As our country’s economic situation declined starting with the Dot.Com Bust (April 2000), Terrorist Attacks on 9/11/2001, Nimda Virus (9/18/2001), Stock Market Volatility (2001 – 2007) and current financial crisis, our products continue to address the dynamic requirements of our customers. Not to mention, the low cost of powerful hardware technology that has allowed our customers to have the same technology and opportunity to compete against their large corporate competitors.

Today, many of our earlier competitors are either out of business or have been acquired by large corporations. The “David and Goliath” analogy definitely exists. Fortunately we are a lean, mean fighting machine that can adapt and respond much faster to our customer’s needs. Maybe, there’s a reason why many of our early adopters are still using ORDERS Plus today.

As our products and services continue to evolve, we believe our original objectives are still underserved. We are excited about the advances in business intelligence, mobile and remote connectivity that allow our customers to expand into new locations around the world without a large investment.

Business Systems of America is still a privately held company and we have no desire to change that. The ownership of our company wish to remain anonymous so they can stay focused on developing new enhancements for all of our customers. For this reason, and this reason alone, we don’t release their information to the public. They’ve hired quality people who are responsible to take care of any individual customer needs, as they occur. Our owners also review feedback on a monthly basis to enhance any areas in which our company can be improved. For those interested in our financial health, that too is not released to the public. However, simply ask yourself; Is there a reason we are still in business?

If you're looking for a system developed by a publically held company that spends millions in marketing and off-shore call centers, we're not the solution for you. However, if you are looking for a smaller, U.S., based firm who reacts to the needs of its customer and stays up-to-date with today’s technology, you should consider Business Systems of America.

Our customers face the same challenges you are facing right now. ORDERS Plus has made a difference for them and will make a difference for you. Thank you for your time and consideration.