Small to mid-sized businesses need the same financial performance control and measurement capabilities as a large corporation, but in a solution that's affordable, easy to implement and scalable.

SMBs have generally four alternatives when selecting financial budgeting & planning tools: spreadsheets; accounting/ERP applications; Business Performance Management (BPM) solutions and budget point solutions. This guide looks at the strengths and limitations of each and offers the 10 must-have characteristics of today's best financial performance management solutions.