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There’s nothing more rewarding than running your own business. However, many small business owners will tell you they find it difficult to take time off. Unless you have 100% confidence in your staff to manage things without you, it can be tempting to always be around, sacrificing your personal time to keep the business running. […]
Two years ago, cloud accounting was still very new to many accountants and most didn’t even know that it existed.
Cloud providers can offer more flexible services at a cheaper price than most enterprises can achieve by amortising their equipment and maintenance costs over a large number of customers.
New study reveals SMBs are losing over $24 billion in productivity every year, due to non-technical employees having to manage a company’s IT solutions.
Global expansion is never easy. The key is to not allow a great business decision to become derailed by a costly and time-consuming IT decision. For many businesses, it could be as easy as looking to the cloud.
Cloud computing is currently a hot technology topic and if it isn’t on business owners’ minds today it will be soon. But misunderstandings often create confusion and hinder adoption, so with this in mind, here are 4 key cloud myths – busted.
As a business owner, you need to get lots of things done at the same time, and in the most efficient way. The good news is that you don’t need to live in the future to have access to free and low-cost online tools that will transform the way you do business.
Cloud-based solutions are being used by a growing number of retailers to support important business functions. While some concerns remain about data security and application uptime, there’s significant movement within the industry toward cloud-based, on-demand solutions – and it’s not hard to see why.
As social media becomes more pervasive and powerful, it is being viewed by some businesses as both a threat and an opportunity. Here’s how to protect your business from an online customer revolt.
Accounting software with a cloud component enables data to be stored securely offsite – usually on servers managed by a cloud provider – and accessed remotely anywhere and anytime via the internet. Here are three more good reasons SMBs should embrace the technology.
Cloud computing isn’t new. What’s new is that improved broadband and new applications make it a real option for businesses to manage their IT needs without having to buy hardware and software that rapidly outdates.
Cloud technology offers a wealth of benefits to small businesses, but a few questions need to be asked of a service provider to ensure the relationship is a lasting one.
Virtual technology and pay-as-you-go business services are the key to effectively cutting business costs while simultaneously spurring growth, a new survey has revealed.
Thinking about moving your business to the cloud? Here’s a look at what you need to know about how it will change the day-to-day running of your business.
Some small businesses love the idea of the cloud’s benefits (cost savings, scalability and flexibility to name but a few) but are scared off by data security concerns. But maybe you can have your cake and eat it?
When cloud applications first arrived, it was mainly through small scrappy software companies. Over time, established vendors have responded which means in any software application category you’ll have a good cloud option, making “why not the cloud?” a valid question.
The IT industry may shout that cloud computing is the way of the future and that all businesses should move their IT to the cloud. The reality is that any IT solution should be investigated and planned, whether it’s within your office or accessed via the internet. So, what factors will you need to consider?
Australia now ranks as the second most prepared nation to adopt cloud computing technology, while developing economies continue to fall behind when it comes to cloud preparedness.
On the surface a lot of cloud accounting applications can sound very similar. Nearly all will help you track your business transactions, evaluate your business performance and prepare a budget, but what an application can do is only part of what should be considered when moving your business into the cloud.
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS – what does it all mean for small businesses? Loryan Strant is decoding the lingo around cloud computing, to help businesses decide which solution is right for them.
Cloud computing might be the technology buzz word of the moment, but many SMBs still don’t understand what it means for them. Here we take a look at cloud computing, minus the jargon.
Why pay for cloud services when giants like Apple, Google and Microsoft are offering space in the cloud for free? Loryan Strant looks at the pros and cons of using free cloud services.
A Google boss talks about how technology at work is undergoing a fundamental shift into more flexible, collaborative, online ways of working.