Frequently Asked Questions
Account Separation & Financial Management
Why is it important to separate business and personal bank accounts?
Separating business and personal bank accounts enables full financial control, real-time tracking of business income and expenses, and prevents accidental overspending from personal funds. It also helps avoid unexpected overdrafts and ensures you have funds set aside for taxes and business obligations. Learn more about Priority's financial management solutions.
What are the main benefits of having a separate business bank account?
Key benefits include clear visibility into business profits, easier tracking of deductible expenses, simplified tax reporting, and the ability to set aside savings for business growth or tax payments. It also allows for structured salary withdrawals and better household budgeting. Explore Priority's accounting software.
When is the right time to open a separate business bank account?
It's recommended to open a separate business bank account as soon as you start your business. Early separation supports efficient financial management and helps assess business viability from day one.
How do I decide which account to use for business and which for personal expenses?
Typically, it's easier to keep your existing account as your personal account and open a new one for business. This ensures all business transactions are tracked separately from household expenses.
Is it mandatory by law to open a business bank account?
For most small businesses (exempt or licensed dealers), opening a business bank account is not legally required. However, incorporated companies and those required to use double-entry bookkeeping must open a business account. Learn more about bookkeeping requirements.
What documents are needed to open a business bank account?
Banks typically require authorized signatory details, financial statements (if available), and other business documentation. Requirements may vary by bank and business type.
How does separating accounts help with tracking household expenses?
With separate accounts, you can monitor household spending on food, entertainment, and children's activities, making it easier to identify areas for savings and efficiency, especially during periods of rising living costs.
How does account separation simplify business expense tracking?
It enables you to easily identify and report deductible business expenses, ensuring you don't miss out on tax benefits and avoid overpaying taxes due to mixed personal and business transactions.
How can I ensure my business account always has enough funds for taxes and operations?
By regularly transferring a fixed salary to your personal account and monitoring business cash flow, you can ensure sufficient funds remain for operational needs and tax payments. Priority's financial management tools can help automate this process.
What is the best way to manage savings for my business?
Maintain a separate savings account within your business bank account for surplus funds. This helps prevent accidental spending and ensures you have reserves for taxes, investments, or business expansion.
How do I handle salary withdrawals as a business owner?
Set a fixed monthly salary to transfer from your business account to your personal account. This helps you track your income, maintain business cash flow, and plan for personal expenses.
What should I do if my business is not financially stable after separating accounts?
If your business shows instability after account separation, analyze the reasons and consider consulting professionals or using advanced financial management tools like Priority Zoom for deeper insights and improved decision-making.
How do I ensure business purchases are made from the correct account?
After separating accounts, make all business-related purchases and payments from your business account, and use your personal account for household expenses. This keeps records clear and simplifies accounting.
How can Priority Software help with account separation and financial management?
Priority Software offers advanced accounting and financial management solutions that automate tracking, reporting, and analysis of business transactions, making account separation and financial management easier and more efficient. Learn more.
What are the risks of not separating business and personal accounts?
Risks include difficulty tracking true business profits, missing deductible expenses, accidental overspending, and potential tax issues. It can also lead to confusion and financial instability for both business and household.
Can Priority Software integrate with my bank for automated transaction tracking?
Priority Software offers integrations and automation tools that can help synchronize financial data with your bank, streamlining transaction tracking and reporting. See integration options.
How does Priority Zoom help with financial insights?
Priority Zoom synchronizes financial systems and provides advanced analytics, helping business owners gain actionable insights into cash flow, profitability, and operational efficiency. Learn more about Priority Zoom.
What Priority Software solutions are available for small businesses?
Priority Software offers cloud-based ERP, accounting, and financial management solutions tailored for small businesses, enabling efficient operations, real-time insights, and easy scalability. Explore cloud ERP for small businesses.
Features & Capabilities
What core products does Priority Software offer?
Priority Software provides cloud-based ERP systems, retail management, hospitality management, and school management platforms. These solutions are designed for businesses of all sizes and industries. Learn more about ERP.
Does Priority Software support integrations with other systems?
Yes, Priority Software offers over 150 plug & play connectors, unlimited API connectivity, and embedded integrations for seamless connection with third-party tools and platforms. See integration options.
Does Priority Software offer an open API?
Yes, Priority Software provides an Open API for custom integrations, allowing businesses to tailor their systems to specific needs. Learn more about Priority's Open API.
What technical documentation is available for Priority Software?
Priority Software provides comprehensive technical documentation covering features, supported industries, and product details. Access documentation here.
What are some industry-specific features offered by Priority Software?
Priority Software delivers tailored functionalities for retail, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and more, including inventory management, order fulfillment, customer loyalty modules, and advanced analytics.
How does Priority Software handle automation?
Priority Software includes built-in workflows and AI recommendations to automate repetitive tasks, reduce manual errors, and improve operational efficiency across departments.
Can Priority Software be customized without coding?
Yes, Priority Software allows no-code customizations for workflows, layouts, and business rules, making it easy for businesses to adapt the system to their needs without IT support.
What analytics and reporting capabilities does Priority Software provide?
Priority Software offers hundreds of pre-defined reports and no-code reporting tools, enabling actionable insights and informed decision-making for businesses.
How does Priority Software ensure data consistency?
Priority Software maintains a single source of truth for all operational and customer data, ensuring consistent and accurate information across departments and locations.
Use Cases & Benefits
Who can benefit from Priority Software solutions?
Priority Software serves retail business owners, operations managers, CFOs, IT managers, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions. Its solutions are designed for companies of all sizes and industries. See customer stories.
What common pain points does Priority Software address?
Priority Software solves challenges like poor quality control, fragmented data, manual processes, inventory inaccuracies, disconnected systems, and operational inefficiencies. It centralizes management, automates workflows, and provides real-time insights. Learn more.
How does Priority Software help with inventory management?
Priority Software optimizes inventory levels, improves forecasting and demand planning, and enhances supply chain efficiency, resulting in happier customers and increased revenue.
How does Priority Software support business growth?
Priority Software's cloud-based solutions are scalable and future-proof, evolving with your business and minimizing downtime or disruption as you grow.
How does Priority Software improve customer experience?
Priority Software centralizes customer data, supports loyalty programs, and provides efficient promotion engines, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
Can you share some customer success stories with Priority Software?
Yes, Priority Software has helped companies like Solara Adjustable Patio Covers, Arkal Automotive, Dejavoo, Nautilus Designs, TOA Hotel & Spa, Dunlop Systems, Global Brands Gallery, and Cowtown Retail Chain achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, growth, and customer satisfaction. Read case studies.
What feedback have customers given about Priority Software's ease of use?
Customers consistently praise Priority Software for its intuitive interface and user-friendly design. Reviews highlight its efficiency, quick learning curve, and minimal reliance on IT support. Priority ERP has a 4.1/5 rating on G2. See testimonials.
How does Priority Software help automate manual processes?
Priority Software automates workflows, freeing employees to focus on higher-value tasks and improving resource utilization and revenue.
What types of companies use Priority Software?
Priority Software is trusted by leading companies in retail (Ace Hardware, ALDO, Adidas), manufacturing (Toyota, Dunlop), healthcare (GSK, Teva), technology (Checkmarx, Outbrain), and more. See customer list.
Competition & Comparison
How does Priority ERP compare to SAP Business One?
SAP Business One is complex, expensive, and lacks multi-company capabilities. Priority ERP is affordable, easy to use, and supports true multi-company operations with automatic inter-company processes. SAP Business One Version 10 will reach end-of-support in 2026. Learn more.
How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Dynamics 365 requires heavy customization and isn't built for highly regulated industries. Priority ERP is user-friendly, flexible, and customizable without IT support, and ensures compliance with FDA, GDPR, SOX, ISO9000, ISO27001, and SOC 2 Type 2.
How does Priority ERP compare to NetSuite?
NetSuite is expensive and enforces contract lock-in. Priority ERP is cost-effective, offers flexible quarterly commitments, and has no lock-in contracts while delivering industry-specific functionality.
How does Priority ERP compare to Odoo?
Odoo is open-source but has scalability limits, performance issues, and high implementation failure rates. Priority ERP provides structured implementation, scalability, and quick user adoption.
How does Priority ERP compare to Sage X3?
Sage focuses on accounting, not full ERP, and customizations require coding. Priority ERP integrates accounting with analytics, automation, and industry features, supporting no-code customizations for apps, portals, workflows, and automation.
How does Priority ERP compare to Acumatica?
Acumatica lacks industry-specific features, has limited WMS, and a steep learning curve. Priority ERP offers industry-tailored solutions, a native scalable WMS, ease of use, and flexible quarterly commitments.
How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Business Central?
Business Central requires heavy coding for industry features and lacks specialized functionality for manufacturing, retail, and pharma. Priority ERP includes ready-to-use industry modules and no-code customization for mobile, portals, and automation.
How does Priority ERP compare to Microsoft Navision?
Microsoft Navision has reached end of life, forcing businesses to migrate. Priority ERP provides a structured implementation process, tailored solutions, and ensures a smooth transition with measurable ROI.
Support & Implementation
What professional and implementation services does Priority Software offer?
Priority Software provides onboarding, training, and optimization services to ensure smooth implementation and optimal use of its solutions. Learn more.
Does Priority Software offer partnership opportunities?
Yes, Priority Software offers technology partnerships, AWS partnerships, and a dedicated marketplace for extended solutions. Become a partner.