Item: BQE CORE
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

BQE CORE is our entire Project Management, CRM, HR and Accounting software. Thus far BQE CORE has been great to work with and they address your problems and/or issues in a timely manner (usually same hour/day). They are constantly updating and improving their product and the best part is they listen to their customers via a community board. So, when I discover a function, they don't provide, I do feel heard when I address this. The one main draw back that I have found is that they are lacking on some fairly basic reporting and accounting functions as well as simple organization and contact solution functions (such as assigning a specific contact to a certain function). Fortunately, I do believe they are addressing concerns and needs. I do wish they had a handful of clients/customers who were permitted to beta test and provide feedback, I think it would go a long way, especially if they utilized individuals in accounting. Overall I am satisfied with the software and when the staff actually uses it properly all systems work properly.

Pros and Cons

Project to Payment process is easy and comprehensive.
Time & Expenses
HR Services

Customizable Reporting
Linking Project to Payment all together
Assigning contacts to particular roles - such as Invoicing, Contracts, etc.
Accounting Functionality - they are basically a project management accounting software, so in my opinion, they could learn some things from other accounting software such as QuickBooks etc.

Return on Investment

Time management accountability
Process & Procedure workflow smoother
Accounts Payable & Receivable process easier

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Not used any other software than accounting. This is much easier for my staff to use because it's not a straight up accounting software.

Key Insights

Do you think BQE CORE delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with BQE CORE's feature set?

Yes

Did BQE CORE live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of BQE CORE go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy BQE CORE again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Bluebeam

Likelihood to Recommend

Thus far my company utilizes CORE 100% for all processes, from project set up to invoicing, to general office payables, to time & expenses and fortunately we have had very little issues - BUT - we are hesitant because of some lack of accounting options to fully make the switch to no longer double check our reports via a more traditional accounting software such as QuickBooks. I would love to not have to do double the work and 100% rely on CORE. It's getting there and I do believe they listen to our concerns and suggestions and I am confident that with time it will be everything we need.

CORE is the heart of our company

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with BQE CORE