The digital transformation process of companies is a fact that has been increasing in recent years. According to the latest data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) last October, it shows that 31,6% of companies and Spanish self-employed workers use new digital tools, such as e-commerce or online sales systems, to sell via the Internet.

None of this is a coincidence. Businesses and self-employed individuals must adapt and be resilient to market developments. Society and consumption are constantly changing. The most notable change has been the shift in consumer purchasing habits, which in recent years has increased the use of stores and digital platforms to purchase products. It's worth noting that these two years of the pandemic have also produced a considerable acceleration of this social change. Most of the income of businesses and self-employed individuals came from online sales.

These events are not a one-off, but rather confirm and accelerate a trend that already existed before COVID-19. In fact, the government has based the new policies it has implemented, such as the Law Create and Grow, that will force companies this 2023 and autonomous to bill electronicallyTo this end, they have also launched a package of aid that can be used by businesses and self-employed individuals where the digitalization process is still pending.

The steps to digitize your business

Almost the 80% of companies and self-employed workers in Spain already They have a website of your business. What then is the next step? As we pointed out before, from Winfor Consulting We recommend implementing in your company the electronic billingIn addition to being mandatory in many cases next year, it's also an essential requirement for selling online. In fact, if you own an online store, you're likely already invoicing electronically. Therefore, the process of adapting and implementing this invoicing model won't require any effort.

Legal reasons aside, there are countless benefits for your business that justify implementing electronic invoicing. As mentioned above, the market tends towards online salesAnd this isn't the only thing that has accelerated with the pandemic. There's also a new work model: teleworking.

Having a electronic billing system It allows you to work remotely, in addition to saving time and money. These types of tools consist of templates and databases that facilitate the creation of budgets and automate the invoice issuance processMany of them even offer an email invoice delivery service. Plus, you have all your billing information in a single portal, making it easier to organize and maintain transparency.

How to implement electronic invoicing?

There are many tools available today for electronic invoicing. In fact, as we pointed out earlier, many invoicing systems eCommerce o sales terminals They already have some integrated solution. However, it is important to have a comprehensive tool that allows the company and the self-employed person not only to issue electronic invoices, but also to be able to keep the accounts of all your business.

If you decide to bet on the digitization of your company and implement electronic invoicing, it is best to do it through a tool that manages all the business accounting. A service like the one offered by the ERP They are the best option. They offer tools to manage daily business activities, such as accounting, procurement, project management, and even human resources.

Take advantage of the aid of the program Program y Accelerate SMEs to be able to reduce the cost of implementation in your business and take the next step in the digitization of your company.