I remember getting my portable CD player, it was the greatest invention I had ever seen.
I could take my music with me, wherever I went my music could go with me. One problem – I had to carry my CDs with me too. The solution the MP3 player, then the iPod and now your phone. The portable CD player was clunky, could hardly fit in my pocket, but I loved it at the time. However, it was not the end of the evolution of music, instead it was the beginning. I am sure you do not look at your accounting software with the same fondness as your favorite Spotify playlist, but there have been changes and desktop software is out.
If you’re already convinced and ready to make the switch, just click here and I will help you through it. If you’re still on the fence, keep reading.
Desktop software users will say that it is more reliable, consistent and can be used offline when the internet is not available. While the last point will always be true to a degree, the user experience of online accounting software has developed over the last decade and these arguments are, frankly, obsolete.
So, what has really changed? Online accounting software is like the cellphone in your pocket, it no longer needs a fixed point of contact. You are now able to get instant access to the financial performance of your business. This is why it is time to ditch your desktop software. I liked my CD player, but Apple Music is simply better.
At the centre of GURU’s tech stack is Xero. Xero is a powerful accounting software platform that allows us to connect your bank feeds, integrate powerful add on applications and ensure that your GURU team can provide you with accurate data of your business. From Hubdoc to Square, whatever you may need there is an application that integrates to solve your business issue. These integrations allow for a smooth flow of data from the software that you use in your shop, at your factory or out on the job. This means that, with the right accounting team, the financial reports you receive at a month end are filled with consistent and accurate data. You can finally have an accurate snapshot of your business anytime, anywhere.
Many of us will push back on change. We will say something like “I’m always on the road and don’t have access to my computer.” Cellphone applications mean that you can invoice on the road from your cellphone and include an easy payment link for your customer. This gives you the freedom to get your admin done, and get you paid for the work you have done, before heading home.
In small businesses good cashflow is a pillar of a successful business. Desktop software does not allow for the flexibility an entrepreneur needs to maneuver in the fast paced, competitive environment that business owners are now in. Decisions need to be made in real time, knowing who you owe and who owes you today, rather than at month end, helps you plan for the future. Pairing your business with technology and a great business success team, like the GURU team at Achen Henderson, will give your business an advantage over your competitors. Keeping a handle on your company’s cash flow can mean the difference between growth and opportunity and grinding repetition.
I have always driven manual cars because I loved the feeling of driving them. A year ago, I switched to an automatic car, and just like my CD player, I am never going back. Change can be scary; it takes time and sometimes it is hard to see immediate benefits from the changes we make.
It is our job as entrepreneurs to look to the horizon, and not always directly in front of us. GURU by Achen Henderson has helped countless entrepreneurs look to the horizon and make the switch to the cloud. It is what we do. We help entrepreneurs and business leaders build great companies. and improve their businesses. We focus on making transitions easier and faster, and then providing you with meaningful, actionable insights about your business so you can focus on growing it. It is time you made the switch; we are ready for you.
Are you ready to move your business to the cloud? It’s all we do, and we’re here to help you.