Germany did not invent the e-invoice overnight - it is the result of years of standardization work (EN 16931), federal and state regulations (B2G) and now, via the Growth Opportunities Act, the gradual expansion into everyday B2B life. Since January 1, 2025, a new legal situation has applied: an "electronic invoice" is only an e-invoice if it is structured and machine-readable - pure PDF attachments by email are no longer an e-invoice according to the definition. This sounds technical, but has operational consequences from invoice receipt to accounting and archiving.
gFM-Business
Articles about gFM-Business, the ERP software based on FileMaker. Here you will find information on functions, updates, customization options and practical application examples.
Digital dependency: how we have lost our self-determination to the cloud
I've always thought it was a mistake for people to hand over their data - be it in the cloud, via apps or with any "free" services. For me, data sovereignty has never been a buzzword, but a question of self-respect. Anyone who uses technology without considering the consequences is entering into a dependency that often only becomes noticeable years later - but then has an even deeper impact.
gFM-Business and the future of ERP: local intelligence instead of cloud dependency
For over a decade, the gFM-Business software has stood for something special in the German ERP market: it is not based on a cumbersome, difficult-to-maintain system, but on the lightweight, customizable and visually modelled FileMaker platform. This has many advantages: gFM-Business can be individually expanded, runs on Windows, macOS and iOS, and can be customized by both developers and ambitious power users.
With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) - especially through so-called language models such as ChatGPT - new opportunities are now emerging that go far beyond traditional automation. gFM-Business is actively preparing for this future: with the aim of not only managing data, but also unlocking knowledge.
FileMaker Conference 2025: AI, community and an unexpected incident
The FileMaker Conference 2025 in Hamburg is over - and it was a special milestone in many respects. Not only because this year's conference focused on many topics related to artificial intelligence, performance and modern workflows - but also because the personal exchange and the "family atmosphere" of the FileMaker community once again came into its own. For me personally, it was an intensive, inspiring and all-round enriching time - right from the very first evening.
See you at the FileMaker conference FMK 2025 in Hamburg?
From September 15 to 17, 2025, the German-speaking FileMaker community will meet at the JUFA Hotel Hamburg HafenCity to discuss the latest developments, trends and best practices at the FileMaker Conference (FMK 2025). For over ten years, this conference has been regarded as the most important event for developers, users and decision-makers in the Claris FileMaker sector - and I am delighted to be there in person again this year.
Forum for gFM-Business ERP software and Claris FileMaker
Under the URL gfm-forum.de we have opened a new forum for gFM-Business ERP software and Claris FileMaker. The forum is aimed at users and developers of gFM-Business ERP and Claris FileMaker Pro. Visitors can expect many tips and instructions on gFM-Business and the development of FileMaker databases. Participation in the forum is free of charge. We invite all interested parties to benefit from the advantages of our forum:
The advantages of customizable ERP software
ERP software (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a type of business software that integrates various business processes such as finance, purchasing, production, warehousing, sales and human resources. Customizable ERP software offers a variety of benefits for companies that use this software.
gofilemaker.de has a new website
After almost six years, the gofilemaker.de website has been completely revised and redesigned. The new website should be more attractive and even more user-friendly, so that you can find the information you need about our ERP software even more easily and quickly.