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What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Woolnough Feb 13. 20 Replies

Following on from a recent discussion about accountants that raised the subject of online accounting packages, I've written a piece discussing the merits of this approach to working with your…Continue

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Peter Woolnough replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Hi Karen, i use a company called Higher concepts software for our hire side of the business, they may be able to help as we schedule all our deliveries etc on it and you can also have a mobile handset that allows for realtime updating of next job…"
Feb 13
Gary replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Karen, it sounds like we do what you are trying to do with the same desk top based software, this is very specific so I suggest i don't clog up this thread and we discuss separately ? Also, the new QB online and QX online solutions available…"
Feb 12
karen t replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Like Gary RK, we use QB Pro and Qxpress for accounting and scheduling, but are looking for 'cloud based' software to enable work schedules to be accessed from any pc/mobile, and sent direct to employees mobiles. Our problem is that whilst…"
Feb 12
Jacqueline Prout replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"I was recommended Kashflow by my bookkeeper it does the job for me. Really easy to use for quotes and invoices.  Good support and back-up and will listen and take suggested changes seriously and implements them if appropriate.…"
Feb 12
Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"I am sure it is great but I cant see many people paying £600 per year every year for an accountancy package (cloud or otherwise). Why not publish the details of this package direct to the forum? Nick. "
Feb 11
Kev Thompson replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Hi Guys just to make you all aware ...i,ve been introduced to a fantastic cloud accounting package designed for small businesses ... from quotations to purchase orders and invoicing to finacial reports. just £49.00per month for unlimited use…"
Feb 11
Ian @ redbarrow.com replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Gerry, thanks for that. You've convinced me of the time-saving, the bank statement import & reconciliation tools alone would save plenty. Also take your point regarding the .csv file only needing to be downloaded as is, and stored locally…"
Feb 8
Gerry Sims replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Hi Ian, I guess I should have said many small businesses as clearly not everyone will see enough advantage to change. The type of micro business I was thinking of were the one-man-bands where either the proprietor or often his/her partner have to…"
Feb 7
Kirsty McGeorge replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"I switched to Xero last year and highly recommend it too. I still use Freshbooks for my estimates and invoicing though. "
Feb 7
Ian @ redbarrow.com replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"An interesting and insightful article. Although it would be great to be part of the vanguard of online accounting, no doubting it is the future. But believe on cost alone it would only really benefit a larger concern.  There's few smaller…"
Feb 6
Tim Wettone replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"My firm signed up with Xero last June and we are currently using it for about 12 clients, including where we are doing the book-keeping on behalf of clients.  I think its great, especially the automated download of bank transactions.  In…"
Feb 6
Gerry Sims replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"I have used Xero as a demo but currently have no clients using it. However, I belong to the leading accounting network (AccountingWeb) and it is consistently rated as the top online accounting solution and they have a wide range of add-ons. Kashflow…"
Feb 6
Resin bound gravel driveways replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"has anyone experience of xero http://xero.com my accountant has recommended it  "
Feb 6
A discussion started by Gerry Sims was featured

What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?

Following on from a recent discussion about accountants that raised the subject of online accounting packages, I've written a piece discussing the merits of this approach to working with your bookkeeper/accountant and also linking to some of the popular services.Have a look at Landscape Juice article. I'd be interested to hear any real-life experiences including bad ones !See More
Feb 6
Gerry Sims replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"This is interesting and perhaps indicates the ongoing change in the industry - Xero acquires WorkFloMax. WorkFloMax gets some of the best integration reviews on my accountants forum (I know that's from accountants which doesn't always…"
Feb 5
Gerry Sims replied to Gerry Sims's discussion What's the best online (cloud) accounting package ?
"Thanks Gary, that's very interesting. You're right that for larger and growing businesses this is early days for online accounting and of course some of the packages will only ever target small businesses, a la Sage Instant. I'll have…"
Feb 5

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