Posts tagged with "accounting software"

It’s not surprising that technology users have embraced the cloud. In fact, a lot of FinancialForce.com customers are moving to a model where they are 100 percent in the cloud. According to a whitepaper by financial systems ‘thought leader’, FSN Publishing Limited, -- companies still using legacy systems in lieu of the cloud are being left behind.  The whitepaper argues that as business has changed, better collaboration across departments and virtual teams and the production of insightful management information has become vital and only possible in a cloud-based solution.  The old way of doing business with on-premise systems included: modular ... READ MORE

Adoption rates for Cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions are rising despite some people’s concern over Cloud security. The fact is, security and protection of confidential business data should be a concern whether it resides on an in-house server or a Cloud environment. Moreover, server locations of companies are not necessarily better protected than the Cloud. In fact, reputable Cloud applications are usually far more safe because they have better means to protect, secure, and back up data than any small-to-medium company ever could in-house with an on-premise solution. The advantage of the Cloud is economies of scale. Have you ever ... READ MORE

The process of shopping for and implementing an ERP system involves much more than just choosing a vendor. You also need to choose an implementation partner, and this is an important relationship. This article from MS Dynamics World gave some great tips on how to have a healthy relationship with this type of partner, using Microsoft Dynamics ERP (Dynamics GP, NAV, SL, or AX) as the example. But the same holds true with any ERP software partner you choose. This partner will help you with implementation, support, training, add-ons, and much more. In many cases, that partner will be your lifeline, ... READ MORE

The case for putting finance in the Cloud is strong. Take Intacct’s native, multi-tenant, software-as-a-service (SaaS) accounting package, for instance. It’s an enterprise-class system that provides anytime-anywhere access to financial data, unlimited flexibility, and pre-built integration with leading apps. Its multi-tenant architecture accommodates painless, rapid, and highly beneficial upgrades. Its SaaS model delivers predictable costs (no high, upfront capital expense) and the highest level of security and disaster recovery. Moreover, it automates manual, error-prone processes, eliminates spreadsheets, and allows infinite visibility to enable managers and executives to make better business decisions. If that isn’t enough, consider how an on-premise vs. Cloud ... READ MORE

One of the most common questions that we receive in our Community is what alternatives exist out there for small businesses that don't want to use QuickBooks anymore. In fact, we even put together a list of QuickBooks alternatives for easy reference since so many people ask us that question. Seeing this plea for other software solutions so many times, we wondered why users seem to hate QuickBooks so much. Given the fact that it's one of the biggest accounting solutions on the market, why are so many users so dissatisfied with it? What Do QuickBooks Users Have to Say? To answer ... READ MORE

Time is money when it comes to sales. So, it should come as no surprise that sales and service teams working together in the same system, using the same information in a collaborative working environment, with a 360 degree view of customers, projects and receivables saves sales teams’ valuable time and money. This week, FinancialForce.com announced the Winter ’13 release of FinancialForce PSA, a cloud-based solution that transforms how professional services organizations sell, resource, and deliver professional services projects.  The new release adds time saving capabilities such as mobile expenses and automated project status reporting, allowing consultants to focus on ... READ MORE

When people start their own business, usually the last thing they think about is how they're going to manage their books. While there are many accounting solutions out there, the majority are confusing and difficult to use, which results in bad bookkeeping and frustration for business owners who just want to run their business. We spoke with Allan Branch, Co-Founder of LessAccounting, about the problems facing business owners when it comes to their bookkeeping, why he thinks QuickBooks isn't good for small businesses, and how LessAccounting is making life easier for its customers. How was LessAccounting founded and what was the ... READ MORE

There are operational, IT, and financial reasons to move your ERP system to the cloud. These are some of the most compelling financial reasons for a hosted ERP system that is licensed as SaaS: Pay for what you use – You only pay for the licensing and IT resources you use. There are few fixed expenses. If you are in a growth cycle or you are on a declining cycle, your system right-sizes with you. If you’re in a seasonal business, you can change your system usage and fees to match the natural rhythm of your business. You can also add ... READ MORE

Before online sales became as ubiquitous as it is today, there were just a few ways we traditionally paid for something. With few exceptions, we either bought something outright, or paid a regular subscription for a product or service. Whether it's streaming movies and music, online grocery shopping or implementing a new CRM system, the massive growth of the internet- particularly the adoption of cloud services-has had a massive impact in changing our expectations when it comes to how we access and pay for goods and services. For example, advertising supported content has meant that access to many services are "free," ... READ MORE

As a small business owner, choosing an ERP system can be an intimidating decision. After all, there are countless options available. Often one of the most difficult parts of this process is cutting through all the noise and getting to the facts about what makes one ERP system different from all the rest. That’s why we at Intelligent Technologies, Inc., ERP experts for more than 20 years, bring you the infographic you see below. It shows at a glance, nine reasons why many small and medium sized businesses choose Microsoft Dynamics business solutions. Want to save a copy of this infographic ... READ MORE