Small businesses are the backbone of every economy. Whether it’s a print shop, a salon, a workshop, or a service provider, these businesses thrive on personal connections and quick turnarounds. But behind the counter or workshop floor, things often look different: jobs get stuck, staff chase updates, invoices are delayed, and owners spend nights sorting through chaos instead of building growth.

The truth is simple: most SBEs (small business enterprises) don’t fail because of lack of customers, they fail because of disorganized operations. That’s where Orion steps in—a mini-ERP designed to bring clarity, accountability, and growth to small businesses.

Most small businesses rely on patchwork systems:

  • Paper slips for job tickets.

  • Excel sheets for payroll and inventory.

  • WhatsApp groups or phone calls for staff coordination.

  • Manual invoicing that eats hours every week.

These methods might be “free,” but they cost owners the one thing they can’t get back—time.

  1. The Salon Slip-Up
    A customer comes in for a service, but her appointment was never logged. The stylist is free, but the client leaves angry, thinking she was forgotten.

  2. The Printer’s Panic
    A print job for a local business is due, but mid-production the team realizes the special paper stock is gone. No one tracked usage, and the client deadline is blown.

  3. The Workshop Wage Fight
    Two employees clocked overtime on the same day. The owner tries to verify hours using WhatsApp chats and paper notes. Payroll gets delayed and trust breaks down.

  4. The Service Invoice Backlog
    A handyman service completes 10 jobs in a week, but invoices are only sent on Sunday night. Half the payments arrive late, squeezing cash flow.

Every SBE owner recognizes at least one of these headaches.

Instead of scrambling, imagine if:

  • Every job had a digital pipeline with real-time updates.

  • Inventory synced automatically with orders.

  • Attendance flowed straight into payroll.

  • Invoices were created instantly upon job completion.

  • Owners had a live dashboard showing staff activity, job status, and daily finances.

That’s the clarity Orion delivers.

Orion is a mini-ERP built for small businesses, not corporations. Unlike bloated enterprise software, Orion is affordable, mobile-first, and designed for teams that actually get hands dirty.

Every account starts with 4 core stations: Admin, Billing, Inventory, and Primary Process. That’s enough to run your entire operation from day one. Need more? Add stations for just $4.49 each. Pricing is simple: $25/month base + only pay for what you need.

For owners, Orion is a relief. Instead of 5 different apps and endless paper, there’s one system:

  • Job pipelines replace whiteboards and slips.

  • Inventory management means never running out of stock mid-job.

  • Attendance + payroll runs in minutes instead of days.

  • Invoices are instant and professional.

  • Customer histories mean you never forget a client.

  • Owner dashboard provides daily clarity at a glance.

This isn’t just about running smoother—it’s about freeing owners to focus on growth.

Job & Process Management
Jobs move through digital pipelines, visible to everyone. No more lost tickets, no more guessing.

Attendance & Payroll
Staff clock-ins turn into accurate payroll logs. Overtime, absences, and shifts are tracked automatically.

Inventory Sync
Stock is linked to jobs. As work progresses, inventory deducts in real time. Low-stock alerts prevent crises.

Invoicing
Invoices are generated the moment jobs close. Payments are tracked, keeping cash flow predictable.

Customer & Lead Database
Every client and lead is stored with history—jobs, payments, and notes all in one place.

Owner Dashboard
A daily snapshot: jobs in progress, staff activity, invoices cleared, and expenses logged.

  • Unlimited sites and stations as you expand

  • Staff can raise issues and reassign jobs instantly

  • Secure, encrypted data handling

  • Built on Google’s Firebase + Flutter for speed and reliability

  • Mobile-first design for staff and owners

  • Pay-as-you-go pricing that stays affordable

The hesitation is natural: switching systems feels risky. But Orion makes it easy:

  • One-on-one onboarding—our team sets up your stations, staff, and workflows with you.

  • Fast deployment—you’ll be live in 30 minutes, running real jobs.

  • Free trial, no credit card—test Orion for a full month before committing.

  • Early adopter offer—25% off for 11 months, plus priority access to feature requests.

For an owner, that means less setup stress, more time to breathe.

Small businesses deserve the same clarity as big corporations—but without the price tag or complexity. Orion bridges the gap between messy spreadsheets and expensive ERP software, giving SBEs a single app that handles jobs, staff, inventory, and finances.

With Orion, you’re not just surviving day-to-day—you’re building for growth.