Why you should consider taking your business into “The Cloud”

Johnston Smillie have been focusing on making 2017 the year to help our clients get the best out of their accounting software packages.

There are many benefits of using an online accounting package. Here are our top 5:

1. Cost – Money can be saved in many more ways than just the cost of the software package itself. Online accounting can improve the way that bookkeeping processes are completed. Technology has moved forward and many processes can be automated enabling efficiency savings. Could your bookkeeper be chasing unpaid invoices rather than data processing?
2. Easy Access – Log in from anywhere with an internet connection. Access and update your records on the move. Allow staff to work from home and retain the people who are crucial to your success. Get closer to the numbers that are important for your business so that action can be taken on a pro-active basis.
3. Secure Data – Password protected, unique user log-ins are required to access online accounting packages. All data is held securely in the cloud and is encrypted. The software providers take security very seriously and have processes in place to ensure that your data is secure.
4. Integration – If you use any additional software packages such as HR, Point of Sale or Job Costing Systems, there are add-ons available that integrate with cloud based accounting packages. These can “talk to each other” and transfer data so that you do not have to manually key information between the two. The number of new add-ons is increasing by the day. We can help recommend the best solutions for your business.
5. Real-time Collaboration with your Accountant – One of the main frustrations we see is when clients are trying to explain an issue with their accounting packages and we cannot immediately access the system to give advice. Cloud based accounting packages allow us to log in to your system simultaneously and resolve any issues with you in real-time. We can also offer advice on a timely basis with a look forward approach.

Cloud accounting packages can be used to help prepare management accounts on a timely basis and at intervals that suit you. We can give useful advice so that you can make decisions before the information is out of date. Why wait until after your financial year end to make choices that affect the future and direction of your business? Let us help steer you towards success.

If you would like to discuss the online accounting packages available or take advantage of a free demonstration, give us a call for a no obligation chat. We have a specialist online accounting team who are ready to help you to get the best solution for your business. Please contact Angie Harvey on 0131 317 7377 or email angie.harvey@jsca.co.uk and she will put you through to the right member of our team.

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