Business – Page 9 – James Solomons

Data stored in the cloud…how secure is it…?

Prior to Christmas EFS posted a video to YouTube which featured yours truly talking about the benefits of utilising cloud solutions to run our business with a particular focus on Microsoft Office365. We shared it throughout our Social Media network including LinkedIn. Rightfully so, another LinkedIn member challenged me on the content of the videoContinue reading “Data stored in the cloud…how secure is it…?”

Using technology to run a smarter business

This article first appeared on the Eagle Waves Radio website following my guest appearance on their Eagle Business Show. The article was also featured in another blog by Clayton Moulynox who has coined the term #Accloudants to describe “Cloud Accountants” ! Every day of the week many of us use technology in our personal routines to make our lives easier. SmartContinue reading “Using technology to run a smarter business”

The Cloud …. the most disruptive technology ever ? – Forbes

Interesting article on Forbes by Greg Satell which profiles @Xero and how it has disrupted the accounting industry…… Why The Cloud Just Might Be The Most Disruptive Technology Ever – Forbes.

Reflections on Xerocon 2013

Well Xerocon Sydney 2013 has come and gone and has left an unforgettable mark on the accounting and bookkeeping industry for more than one reason. Visionary leadership, product innovation, revolutionary thought processes and just a damn good time are what defined this years conference and has me excited about the next phase of our industry’sContinue reading “Reflections on Xerocon 2013”

Xero for Business

In my last article I focused on how Xero has disrupted the accounting profession through the launch of its “Practice Studio”, the suite of best of breed cloud based practice management programs for its accounting and bookkeeping partners. However Xero didn’t start out as an accountant’s tool. It was and still is a business bookkeeping,Continue reading “Xero for Business”

EFS Strategic & Xero

Finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our clients has always been our primary objective as accountants and business advisers. Being seen as truly proactive and partnering with our clients is a long held goal that simply makes good business sense. For many years we have worked with clunky solutions which were not simpleContinue reading “EFS Strategic & Xero”