Business management systems built around your operations
Thirdlinks develops business management systems for companies in Norway. We combine project management, inventory, purchasing and invoicing in one system that fits the way your business works.
As a business grows, admin tends to spread across many tools: one for projects, a spreadsheet for stock, email for purchasing and a separate program for invoices. None of them shows the whole picture.
A business management system brings all of this into one place. You can see project status, what is in stock, what has been ordered and what has been invoiced, without searching through several systems.
We build the system around how you work, and only build the parts you need. It can connect to other tools you use, such as accounting software, where they have an API.
When does a business need a management system?
- Projects, stock and invoicing are each tracked in a separate tool.
- You are never quite sure what is in stock or what has been ordered.
- Hours and materials go unbilled because they were never recorded.
- Getting project status means asking your staff.
- Producing overviews for management or your accountant takes a long time.
Which modules can a business management system include?
Project management
Projects, tasks, deadlines and resources, with a status everyone can see.
Inventory management
An overview of items, stock levels and movements, with alerts when something needs reordering.
Purchasing
Orders to suppliers, approvals and goods receipt in the same system.
Invoicing
Invoice data from hours, goods and projects, so everything you deliver also gets billed.
Reports and overviews
Key figures from across the business in one place, without collecting numbers by hand.
Roles and permissions
Each person sees what they need, and important changes are logged.
Who is a custom business management system for?
- Trade and project businesses that want control of hours, materials and invoicing
- Businesses with stock and regular purchasing
- Service businesses with many jobs and staff out on site
- Businesses using too many separate tools for admin
How do we develop a business management system?
Step 1: We map your operations
We start with how projects, stock, purchasing and invoicing are handled today, and where things get stuck.
Step 2: We build one part at a time
We begin with the part that brings the most value, such as project management, and add the rest over time.
Step 3: We connect what you already have
Systems you want to keep, we connect where possible, so you avoid double entry.
Step 4: We deliver and keep improving
We test with your staff, put the system into use and develop it further as your business changes.
Questions about business management systems
What is a business management system?
It is a system that brings admin tasks such as project management, inventory, purchasing and invoicing together in one place. The aim is a better overview and less manual work.
Do we have to start using every module at once?
No. We recommend starting with the part that brings the most value, and building on it once it is in use.
Can the system connect to our accounting software?
Often, yes. Many accounting systems have an API that makes it possible to send invoice data and fetch information. We check what your system supports when we map your needs.
Have you built systems like this before?
Yes. We built and run Operra, our own system for scheduling, health and safety, checklists, staff records and documents. We bring that experience to the systems we build for clients.
Can the system be used on a phone?
Yes, if you need it. We can build the system to work in the browser on desktops, tablets and phones, so staff can record hours and goods wherever they are.
How much does a business management system cost?
It depends on how many modules the system needs and which systems it has to connect to. You get a written quote with scope and price before work starts.
Want to run your admin from one system?
Tell us which tools you use today and what takes time, and we will suggest a solution.