looking to start a erpnext implemention service buisness

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to start an ERPNext implementation and consulting business in India focused on SMBs and industrial distributors.

I would love advice from existing ERPNext partners and implementers regarding:

  • How you got your first clients

  • Common mistakes new implementation firms make

  • Whether to focus on one industry niche initially

  • Best practices for ERPNext + Tally integrations

  • How much customization clients usually expect

  • Whether Frappe Cloud is sufficient for most SMB deployments

I have some experience with Python development and I’ve also been exploring AI/agentic coding workflows and automation tools. Currently, I’m learning ERPNext and the Frappe framework more deeply with the goal of building long-term implementation and support services.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.