I'ts about better decisions...

Put your accounts on a computer and you'll get better decision-making.

• You'll have accurate, up-to-date financial information at your fingertips.
• You'll have more time in your day.

Both help you make better decisions about your business...

...and better decisions = more money in the bank!

7 more good reasons...

1.  It's Easier...

It may not seem like it in the first couple of hours, but computer accounting is easy - much easier than doing everything by hand.

From working out your GST to seeing how much money you are making - it all becomes child's play. Honestly, it does!

> See how easy it is to create an invoice (384KB).

2.  It's More Professional...

It's just human nature - a dirty tray-table makes you wonder how well they maintain the rest of the aeroplane!

Your customers will take you and your business more seriously when you send out printed, professional quotes, invoices and statements on letterhead - whether it makes sense or not. And it doesn't hurt your image when you can answer accounting queries from customers and suppliers on the spot either.

> Here's the simple invoice (including a logo) that you learn how to create in our training

3.  It's Cheaper...

“Computer accounting will cut my accountant’s bill, right?” Well, it should. Everyone’s situation is different, but if providing a full set of reconciled reports to your accountant at year-end doesn’t lower their fees, you certainly should be asking them some pointed questions!  This does not mean you can do without your accountant.

4.  It's More Flexible...

You can work anywhere. With a laptop (or a second computer) you can do your accounting at home, in the office or down at the local coffee shop. You can do it after the kids are in bed, in a motel on the road, or (heaven forbid!) on holiday...

Anywhere, at any time to suit.

5.  It's More Accurate...

It's a moth-eaten old expression that computers don’t make mistakes. And it's true! At least they don't make mathematical mistakes... A computer will always add the items in an invoice, calculate GST, tally the bank account, or remember who owes you money - exactly and correctly.

If you put the right figures in, your computer will always give you correct answers.

6.  It's Faster...

Your computer can generate invoices and statements in seconds - GST with just a couple of mouse clicks...  True, you must keep the computer up-to-date - but that is nothing more than a simple, easy routine. After that, your computer will reward you with freed-up time to use on other things.

And your business will thank you for it!

> Here's how fast GST can be (412KB).

7.  It's More Secure...

Here is an often-overlooked advantage - if your office/home burned to the ground, and you have a safe computer backup, you can be up and running again in minutes. You can still file your GST on time. You can still find that quote, tell which customers owe you money (your suppliers will tell you if you owe them money!), and you can keep on invoicing.

Simply by backing-up your computer (and storing the disks/CDs off-site!) you retain all your crucial data in the event of a fire or burglary. You won't have your paper copies, but you can get your accounting up and running again, on another computer, in just minutes...

(We'll teach you all about backups in our Workshop.)