3 Vital Reasons You Need Fixed Assets Management Software

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Businesses from all industries and sizes need to manage a number of fixed assets. You don't have to work at a large corporation to benefit from using fixed assets management software. Even small teams use computers, real estate, vehicles, and high-end technology to keep operations flowing smoothly.

Managing your assets is just as important as tracking inventory or doing book-keeping on a regular basis. However, because fixed assets don't change as quickly as product stock, circulating assets, or tools, some companies overlook the importance of keeping them updated. Here are a few ways in which your company can benefit from using the right platform to manage your fixed assets.

Asset Management Software Prepares Your Company for Financial Situations


Your company has to stay on top of finances in order to keep operating. Your accounting department will thank you for making it easy for them to access information like asset use, asset investments, depreciation, and expected lifespan.

You'll also be ready for any surprise audits that might come up. Instead of worrying about passing, your software can help you prepare for audits ahead of time. You'll have places to track concerns that came up in the last audits, and steps you need to take to address them.

Many financial institutions require you to provide a list of fixed assets when you are applying for business loans. Instead of trying to compile all this information by hand, you'll be able to pull up your asset records in the company database and send that information to the institution.

Fixed Assets Management Software Saves You Time


Remembering to update fixed asset records can be a pain, as they tend to last longer than other assets your company has, which makes them easier to put on the back burner. Some software programs can remind you to send valuables in for maintenance and can also warn you when certifications are about to expire.

When your employees need to locate an asset and there isn't clear documentation about where it is, they can spend valuable hours trying to track it down. With fixed asset management software, you won't have to worry about trying to figure out asset locations and can get back to work.

Asset Tracking Software Helps You Make the Most of Your Fixed Assets


There's nothing worse than having your assets break before you expected to replace them. When you properly manage your fixed assets, you can make sure they go in for maintenance on a regular basis. Sending your assets in for checkups will make it more likely that they will last for their expected life cycle, and you can prevent problems before they begin.

Tracking your assets with fixed assets management software will also ensure that you don't lose track of any. Companies who don't have a comprehensive asset management plan are more likely to lose assets, whether due to theft or to simple misplacement. This requires them to invest more money into their fixed assets, taking it away from business growth.

Asset Panda understands the troubles that can come from trying to keep track of your fixed assets. Our customizable software makes it easy for your company to manage all your assets with ease. You won't have to worry about your assets lasting as long as you need.

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By:

Bree Brouwer

Bree has held plenty of media- and marketing-related jobs over the years now, like working as a PR and marketing assistant to a Hollywood screenwriting coach, and writing content for three different digital marketing agencies.

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