When beginning your search for an online accounting software provider to suit your accounting needs you may feel overwhelmed with information and wind up with more questions than answers. Which online accounts service provider should you choose? What product features do they provide? How will those features be of use to your business? How much does it cost and what value added services, if any, are provided?
With so much to consider, bear in mind these few tips to help make your search a little easier…
View product tutorials – reputable online accounting service providers should have a good resource of instructional materials on their website, like FAQ pages, video tutorials and product demonstrations. Take full advantage of these How To guides to see how the product works in action. This will give you a good idea of the functionality of their service and whether it matches your requirements.
Talk to the experts – once you’ve done your online research, contact a few service providers to talk about your accounting software needs. They should be able to give you honest advice about what type of service they provide and how it can suit your needs. Talk to your accountant, your local business chamber and business colleagues. Their advice may be conflicting, but at least it will get you thinking about your options.
Try before you Buy – most online service providers offer 30-day free trials with no obligations to buy. Before you commit to a monthly service charge, take advantage of these free trial offers to test run a few different services. Make the most of those 30 days to try out every aspect of the service, then you will learn which service provider offers the best solution for your business.
Try Big Red Cloud online accounting software
Big Red Cloud provides online accounts software to businesses of all sizes throughout Ireland.
Big Red Cloud can offer you:
a free trial service
useful video resources, training and support
honest, expert advice
