Cloud accounting has been around for quite a while now, but even still, the idea of taking our data to the cloud can be a little confronting for some.
With these technological enhancements, there’s never been a better time to understand the opportunities to optimise and grow your business.
1. Access anywhere, anytime
With cloud accounting solutions, you don’t have to be tied to the one desktop computer (out the back of the store!). For example, MYOB Essentials, our web-browser based accounting solution, you can log in anywhere you’ve got a web browser. Or with MYOB AccountRight, you can you can get the power of the desktop and convenience of the web; install MYOB AccountRight on any desktop and sync up with your data from the web. You can even use your smart phone with MYOB OnTheGo to get the critical information you need on iOS and Android from both Essentials and AccountRight.
2. Centralised data
You will only ever have one data file. Unless your software automatically goes into read-only mode when you do a backup or copy the file, it’s fairly common for business owners to have more than one data file.
3. Easy, secure sharing
You can share the data with as many others as you like, whether it’s your accountant, your bookkeeper or even your bank manager. No longer is it necessary to email selected reports or the data file or — even less convenient — backing up the file to a USB stick and delivering or sending it to whoever needs the data.
4. Managed backups
You’ll never have to back up your data file again. It’s always a surprise to us how many business owners do not back up their data — or think they have backed up their data but haven’t — only to lose weeks or months worth of work. Just think of the time you’ll save not messing around with the actual backups.
5. Work online and offline
With a hybrid such as MYOB AccountRight, you can have the best of both worlds. When you are connected to the internet, you can enjoy all the benefits of online accounting such as centralised data, sharing with accountants, and MYOB managed backups. But you can also work offline, and your data will simply sync automatically the next time you connect to the internet. It is a real benefit during an internet outage or when you want to be productive on an aeroplane without paying extra for service!
You’ll notice we haven’t mentioned live bank feeds, and that’s because live bank feeds are available on non-cloud software. Nevertheless, since most non-cloud software didn’t (and some still don’t) offer live bank feeds, it’s true to say that cloud-based software has exponentially increased the overall availability of that fantastic time-saving and supremely accurate function which has revolutionised bookkeeping!
If you’ve been meaning to brush up on the great benefits of accounting in the cloud, call Mitchell Partners in Surrey Hills Melbourne on 03 9895 9333 to discuss your options.
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