So what is the cloud?
Cloud computing is the use of computing resources (hardware and software) that are delivered as a service over a network (typically the Internet). End users access cloud-based applications through a web browser on a desktop, tablet or mobile phone.
What are the benefits?
Cloud based software provides business with a totally new experience of integration. It helps to relieve the administrative burden of compliance by automating tasks such as data entry and filing. Maintaining records in a logical and easy to find manner that can be accessed anywhere, anytime on any device. No need for expensive servers and ongoing IT maintenance. No more upfront fees. Cloud software providers operate on a pay as you go model. You pay a monthly subscription amount that you can stop at any time.
Your trusted business advisors can now collaborate with you like never before. Share access to your latest business numbers with your team and your accountant in real time, so everyone is up to speed.
Is it right for me?
This depends! To help you look at your business, ask yourself the following questions:
• How do we currently run our business?
• What systems do we use to run our business?
• Can we operate the systems in our business?
• Do our systems talk to each other automatically and easily?
• What budget do we have to spend on systems?
• How critical are the systems to the business?
• How safe or secure are our computers now, and do we have a disaster recovery plan?
• How do we need to share data across systems?
It is all about leveraging the enormous integration benefits that the cloud offers and selecting from an entire ecosystem of cloud-applications to create a solution that is specifically tailored to your needs!
Our top 3 Apps that will save you time
xero.com
The key features of Xero include automatic bank account feeds, invoicing, payroll, accounts payable, expense claims, fixed asset depreciation, and management reporting.
Smart, speedy pay runs. Give employees access to enter timesheets, apply for leave and view pay slips. Automatic superannuation payments put an end to the time-consuming task of paying super across a seemingly endless variety of funds.
Keep your suppliers happy! Make bill payments in bulk to creditors with automatic remittance advices.
kounta.com
Elegant POS solutions which eliminate the cost of and need for dedicated POS hardware. Your iPad or tablet can double for taking orders as well as accessing your full financial solution.
shoeboxed.com.au
Accepts your scanned or physical receipts and invoices and provides them to you in a format that can be attached to your accounting files and stored electronically.
No more tedious splitting of transactions into GST & GST free components. All the hard work is done for you! Simply throw your receipts into a pre-paid envelope, upload or email and you’re done!
KMT Partners help our customers move their business applications to the cloud with Xero as the foundation application.
As a tailored solution for the Café Industry Xpresso Accounts will help you utilise a wide range of cloud based software applications that work with Xero, delivering all the business software functions you would expect:
The financial services landscape is truly changing and Xero and KMT Partners are proud to be leading players accelerating the shift to the cloud.
Access to your information in real time, anytime, anywhere from any device.
