NetSuite Now! by Citrin Cooperman

Most ERP implementations follow a structured path that moves an organization from planning to a fully operational system. Common stages include discovery, design, configuration, testing, training, deployment, and ongoing support.

Traditional implementations often take months, or even years, because they attempt to configure every desired feature before go-live. This approach can lead to delays, cost overruns, and change fatigue.

Citrin Cooperman takes a different approach with our proprietary methodology: NetSuite Now! Built on NetSuite’s Stairway model, our phased strategy focuses on delivering a “most viable product” in Phase 1, prioritizing essential components to stabilize operations quickly. This means:

• Faster go-live with a reliable, scalable system.
• Reduced complexity and fatigue from lengthy projects.
• A clear roadmap for future enhancements aligned with your priorities and growth plans.

Instead of configuring every advanced feature upfront, NetSuite Now! gets you online sooner, helps you realize value faster, and provides a foundation for growth at your pace.

Yes. NetSuite Now! includes structured support through go-live and your first month-end close, ensuring your team feels confident in daily use. During implementation, we provide process walkthroughs, user acceptance testing, and hands-on guidance as you transition into production. You will work with the same specialists who configured your system, creating continuity as new workflows are adopted.

After go-live, Citrin Cooperman offers flexible options for continued support:

• Monthly service agreements to reinforce skills and introduce new functionality
• On-demand assistance for training new users or addressing specific needs
• Roadmap planning with recommended next steps, including modules, integrations, and enhancements as your business grows

Our goal is not just to help you go live; it is to ensure your team can operate the system effectively, build confidence in daily use, and continue expanding capabilities as your organization evolves.

Selecting the right NetSuite implementation partner is one of the most important factors in ERP success. Implementation involves far more than software setup, it requires business process design, data preparation, configuration, governance, change management, and user training. Many ERP projects fail due to gaps in planning, experience, and expectations.

An experienced partner brings deep industry knowledge and a structured methodology to guide your team through every phase of the project. Citrin Cooperman assumes responsibility for the entire life cycle, investing time to understand your business, define scope accurately, and ensure NetSuite fits your operational and financial model without unnecessary customization. For rapid timelines like NetSuite Now!, our disciplined approach and clear communication enable a go-live in under 90 days without sacrificing stability.

Key criteria for choosing a NetSuite partner:

• Relevant Experience: Proven track record with organizations similar in size, structure, and industry.
• Transparent Guidance: Realistic expectations for timelines, risks, and resources.
• Visibility into the Team: Know who will work on your project and their credentials.
• Structured Methodology: Covers planning, configuration, testing, training, and post-go-live support.
• Cultural Fit and Communication: Collaborative approach that respects your internal expertise.
• Depth of Platform Knowledge: Understanding of NetSuite’s ecosystem, including SuiteSuccess and Stairway.
• Long-term Support: Ongoing training, optimization, and advisory services for growth.

Choosing a partner that meets these criteria reduces risk, accelerates value, and builds a strong foundation for long-term success.

Check out our Reducing ERP Project Risk eBook to learn why many ERP implementations fail.

Data migration is one of the most critical and complex phases of an ERP initiative. It requires accuracy, consistency, and a clear plan for how information will support daily operations. Legacy data often contains duplicates, inconsistencies, or gaps that only surface during migration. Without proper validation and restructuring, these issues can lead to inaccurate reporting, operational delays, and reduced confidence in the new system.

Key challenges include:

• Legacy Data Quality: Duplicated or incomplete records can undermine reporting and operations if not cleaned and validated.
• Mapping to NetSuite Structures: Translating old data into NetSuite’s chart of accounts, item master, and reporting model requires precision to avoid workflow disruptions
• Judgment in Data Cleanup: Migrating too much historical detail increases risk and slows progress. Careful decisions are needed to keep only what is essential.
• Analytics Continuity: ERP systems focus on daily operations, not advanced analytics. Without a plan to preserve history, teams may lose trend insights. A modern data warehouse can bridge this gap.

How NetSuite Now! Reduces Risk

Our phased approach focuses on core operational and financial functions first, limiting the number of data objects and integrations in the initial phase. This simplifies mapping and validation, lowers migration risk, and creates a cleaner, more predictable path to go-live.

Many NetSuite implementations fail because projects lack clear objectives, realistic planning, and strong governance. A common reason is the “big bang” approach, where organizations try to configure every feature and migrate all data before go-live. This often leads to delays, cost overruns, and change fatigue.

Common pitfalls include:

• Undefined Scope and Timelines: Without a clear plan or engaged leadership, priorities drift and schedules slip.
• Excessive Customization: Over-engineering adds complexity, slows progress, and introduces unnecessary risk.
• Data Readiness Issues: Inconsistent or incomplete legacy data complicates migration and undermines reporting accuracy.
• Weak Change Management: Poor training and communication lead to low adoption and reliance on old processes.
• Inexperienced Implementation Team: Misaligned or inexperienced resources amplify risks and fail to structure the project effectively.

Why Phased Implementations Succeed
A phased approach focuses on core functionality first, delivering a stable foundation quickly and reducing complexity. This method accelerates value realization, minimizes risk, and allows enhancements over time — rather than overwhelming teams with a massive, all-at-once rollout.

NetSuite Now! applies this proven strategy. Our disciplined methodology emphasizes defined scope, essential features, structured data preparation, and rapid user adoption. By avoiding unnecessary complexity and prioritizing what matters most, we help organizations go live in under 90 days while reducing the common causes of failure.

A typical NetSuite Now! implementation starts at $30,000, with final cost varying based on scope, required modules, data complexity, and the level of support your team prefers. This represents a lower overall investment than traditional ERP deployments because the project focuses on the most viable product first in Phase 1, prioritizing core financials and essential operational functions.

Why This Approach Saves Money

• Reduced Consulting Hours: Streamlined scope lowers effort and cost.
• Faster Time to Value: Your team begins using the system sooner.
• Phased Flexibility: Advanced features and integrations can be added later.
• Responsible Investment: Avoids the large upfront cost of all-inclusive implementations.

Citrin Cooperman can complement implementation with outsourced solutions and ongoing optimization, which may influence the final budget. Our goal is to help you establish a modern financial foundation quickly while preserving resources for future expansion.

NetSuite Now! is ideal for businesses ready to implement NetSuite but want to avoid the risks, costs, and delays of traditional deployment. Instead of trying to configure every feature upfront, this phased approach delivers core functionality quickly, helping you go live in under 90 days and add advanced capabilities over time.

Best fit scenarios include:

• Transitioning from Legacy Systems: If you’ve outgrown QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or similar platforms, NetSuite Now! provides a modern financial foundation while deferring advanced features to future phases.
• Focused on Growth: Ambitious plans require a scalable ERP. NetSuite Now! helps you complete the first step of the NetSuite Stairway, laying the groundwork for future modules and integrations.
• Seeking Scalability: NetSuite is built for expansion. NetSuite Now! delivers essential ERP functionality fast, so you can add capabilities like supply chain, advanced inventory, or commerce when your business is ready.

This approach minimizes complexity, accelerates value, and creates a clear roadmap for long-term success.

Traditional NetSuite implementations often take six months to over a year, especially when organizations try to configure every feature, integration, and workflow before go-live. These extended timelines frequently lead to project fatigue, higher costs, and delayed ROI.

NetSuite Now! takes a different path. By using a phased approach, we bring organizations live in under 90 days. This approach prioritizes essential components for daily operations, so teams start using core financial and operational tools sooner. Advanced modules and integrations can then be added in measured stages, creating a clear roadmap for growth, without the delays and risks of all-at-once deployments.