A term first coined by the Bay Street Group[1], the ‘Connected Accountant’ is defined as an individual who can deliver an increased level of responsiveness, client service and efficiency to meet the demands of this increasingly connected, always on, faster moving and...
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ESSBIZGrants – New technology tool to help accountants identify government grants for SMEs.
by For Accountants | May 8, 2012 | Practice Management, Technology Support
Accountants can now subscribe to ESS BIZGrants, a cloud technology product that has been developed as a “tool” to assist them to identify government grants, loans and assistance that might be suitable for individual small enterprise clients. ESS BIZGrants has been...
Multiport Launches SMSF Gearing Package
by For Accountants | Aug 8, 2011 | Technology Support
In recent years, a combination of increasing media coverage and the tax benefits associated with gearing in super has lead to a spike in the number of property transactions by trustees on behalf of their SMSF. Multiport has developed an SMSF Gearing Package to assist...
New Business Advisory Services Module on ESS BIZTOOLS
by For Accountants | Aug 5, 2011 | Technology Support
Introducing the ESS BIZTOOLS 'Business Advisory Services Modules ... ESS BIZTOOLS recognises that beginning to offer business advisory services is a complex and lengthy process and that your accountancy business may need some direction, as well as resources, to allow...
Benefits and Costs of Cloud Computing for Accounting Firms
by For Accountants | Apr 27, 2011 | Technology Support
I sometimes hear and read concerns about accounting firms using Cloud applications. Mostly the stated issue is security that is, of the data stored with the Cloud supplier. The other issue, which seems less considered is security as the data is transferred to and...
What is the best CRM for accounting firms?
by For Accountants | Apr 12, 2011 | Technology Support
We regularly receive requests from firms wanting to know what CRM (client relationship management) software they should purchase? The first consideration is what the software is for? Are you looking for an integrated solution to keep track of your prospect and client...
Intellectual Property, Creating a Focus in the Firm
by For Accountants | Jan 19, 2011 | Practice Management, Technology Support
Often in firms, this is considered a minor part of operations, but clever development and use of intellectual property can lead to a significant improvement in firm productivity and profitability. Certainly firm names and logos need to be registered so as to help...