NetSuite Explained

What is NetSuite?

NetSuite is the world's most deployed cloud ERP system. Over 38,000 organisations use it to run their entire business - finance, inventory, CRM, ecommerce - from a single platform.

The Basics

Cloud ERP built for growing businesses

NetSuite is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that runs entirely in the cloud. Unlike traditional software you install on servers, NetSuite is accessed through your browser - meaning your team can work from anywhere, on any device.

Originally founded in 1998 as NetLedger, it was acquired by Oracle in 2016 for $9.3 billion. Today it's the backbone of operations for businesses ranging from 10-person startups to multinational corporations.

For UK businesses, NetSuite handles VAT, multi-currency, and HMRC compliance out of the box - no bolt-ons required.

Why NetSuite?

The benefits of cloud ERP

True Cloud ERP

No servers to maintain, no software to install. Access from anywhere, automatic updates twice yearly.

Single Platform

Finance, CRM, inventory, ecommerce - all in one system. No integrations to break, no data silos.

Scales With You

From 10 users to 10,000. Add modules, subsidiaries, and countries without changing systems.

Enterprise Security

Oracle infrastructure, SOC 1 & 2 certified, GDPR compliant. Your data protected by enterprise-grade security.

What's Included

NetSuite modules

NetSuite is modular - you start with what you need and add capabilities as you grow. Here are the core modules UK businesses typically use.

Financial Management

General ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and multi-currency support for UK and international operations.

Inventory & Supply Chain

Real-time inventory tracking, demand planning, and warehouse management across multiple locations.

Order Management

Quote-to-cash automation, pricing rules, and seamless order processing from any channel.

CRM

360-degree customer view, sales force automation, and marketing campaign management built-in.

Manufacturing

Work orders, routing, BOM management, and shop floor control for UK manufacturers.

Ecommerce

SuiteCommerce platform for B2B and B2C, fully integrated with your back office.

Who Uses NetSuite?

Built for the mid-market

NetSuite sits between basic accounting software like Xero or Sage, and heavyweight enterprise systems like SAP. It's designed for businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets and entry-level tools, but don't need (or want) the complexity and cost of traditional ERP.

Typical NetSuite customers in the UK have 20-500 employees and turnover between 5 million and 200 million. But the platform scales - some customers have thousands of users.

• Wholesale & Distribution
• Manufacturing
• Retail & Ecommerce
• Professional Services
• Software & Technology
• Food & Beverage

"There's no way we could have grown to the size we are today with the old system. It would have been impossible. NetSuite has massively enabled us to grow."

David Hall

CEO, Totalkare

Sound Familiar?

Time to move on?

Stuck on Sage or Xero?

• "We've outgrown it but migration feels risky"
• "Finance is fine but inventory is a nightmare"
• "We're running 5 different systems that don't talk"

With NetSuite:

One system for finance, inventory, CRM, and ecommerce. No more spreadsheets bridging the gaps. Real-time data, not month-end surprises.

Trapped on SAP or Dynamics?

• "Every change costs a fortune and takes months"
• "Our consultants know it better than we do"
• "We're paying for features we'll never use"

With NetSuite:

Your team owns the system, not consultants. Changes in days, not months. Pay for what you use, add modules as you grow.

On legacy or homegrown?

• "Only one person knows how it works"
• "We can't get reports without IT"
• "It's held together with prayers and macros"

With NetSuite:

Supported platform with a future. Self-service reporting anyone can use. Automatic updates, no more technical debt.

Comparison of ERP Systems

NetSuite sits in the sweet spot - enterprise features without enterprise complexity.

NetSuite in the UK

Built for British business

NetSuite handles UK requirements out of the box - VAT returns, Making Tax Digital, multi-currency with GBP as base, UK bank feeds, and HMRC-compliant reporting. No workarounds, no third-party add-ons.

• VAT & MTD Ready: Automated VAT calculations and HMRC submissions built-in
• Multi-Currency: GBP, EUR, USD with automatic revaluation
• UK Support: Same timezone, no offshore ticket queues
• GDPR Compliant: Enterprise-grade data protection and privacy

Next Steps

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Implementation

See our 5C methodology and what's included in a NetSuite project.

Support Plans

Already on NetSuite? See our Bronze, Silver, and Gold support options.

Case Studies

See how UK businesses have transformed with NetSuite.

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