/// Tag Archives: accountants
Crowdsourcing: Why turn to the masses for mission-critical business decisions?
November 02, 2011
There are two types of companies nowadays – private and public. I don’t mean public as in ‘publicly traded’, instead I’m talking about the way...
7 financial implications of the rise of cloud computing
October 05, 2011
Cloud computing is now a proven approach to cutting IT costs, but it raises the issue of communication between the Finance and IT functions more...
What “mummy bloggers” can teach businesses about social media
September 07, 2011
Even if you don’t have children and rarely read blogs you’ve probably heard the term ‘mummy blogger’. It refers to parents (‘daddy bloggers’ are also...
Cutting corners with the cloud jeopardises ROI
June 30, 2011
With Microsoft’s marketing budget now pointed clearly towards cloud computing and online services, there can be little doubt remaining where software provision is heading. Yet,...
The value of data is falling
March 16, 2011
What is the capital of Venezuela? Well that depends on how old you are. If you are my age the answer is probably “Oh, I...
Accountants on the cloud: almost ready, but not quite
February 14, 2011
Technology enthusiasts have long praised the cost savings and simplicity of cloud computing. Early adopters have proven successful with the model, which has driven considerable...
Sage One takes accounting to the cloud
January 24, 2011
Sage, the old-fashioned software goliath, has joined the modern world by launching a software-as-as-service (SaaS) accounting package. Sage One, which is aimed at sole traders...
Q&A: Gary Turner, Xero
December 14, 2010
Xero, one of the UK’s fastest growing online accounting providers in the Cloud, is the first to launch bank feeds across the UK and Ireland—covering...
An Accountant For Life? Are Xero And Kashflow Changing The Way We Use Accountants?
September 27, 2010
The British are a naturally hesitant bunch. Whilst the rest of Europe feels comfortable swapping bank accounts in the same way you’d swap mobile...
Take Note! Customer Support Is Not The Same As Supporting Customers
August 20, 2010
I’m sure at one time or another you’ve been given the Company tour. Either as a new employee, or as a new supplier or...
Budget Must Preserve ‘Time To Pay’ Tax Scheme Despite Plans To Cut Deficit
June 18, 2010
Scrapping HM & Revenue & Customs’ ‘Time to Pay’ scheme in next week’s Budget could force thousands of small firms struggling to manage tax payments...
Measuring ROI In Social Media
April 09, 2010
To be successful in social media you need to have the right resources. You need skilled people, time and technology and each of...
Farcical HMRC – Why Aren’t Questions Being Asked In Parliament?
December 15, 2009
Speak to any accountant who works with small businesses and they’ll tell you HMRC are a nightmare to deal with. Their systems, both technical and...
Bridging The Gap
December 02, 2009
Is the growing gap between the Financial Director and the Finance department creating a gulf between strategic objectives and operational deliverables? Financial Director’s Vision The growing realisation...
REVIEW: FreshBooks
October 14, 2009
Billing is a pain. Sure the thought of getting rich is incentive enough, but contemplating using SAGE, QuickBooks, or even Excel to create your invoices...
