Which is the best: Desktop accounting software or Cloud accounting software?

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For the first time I encountered an argument against cloud accounting software. In the article “The Worst-Kept Secret About Quickbooks Online” by Gene Marks he says that desktop accounting software is better than cloud accounting software. Although the article is fairly old, desktop accounting software is still being used by many businesses. At some stage […]

Quickbooks Online Cloud Accounting Review

quickbooks online

Name: Quickbooks Online (QBO) Website: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/ Price: Simple Start – R229 per month Essentials – R351 per month Plus – R473 per month Owners: Intuit Overall Rank: 4.5/5 Quickbooks Overview Business owners are spoilt for choice when it comes to cloud accounting software. A leading company in the field of cloud accounting software services is […]

How to add bank account details to an invoice

add bank details to an invoice in sage

I have received many requests to show how to add bank account details automatically on an invoice in Sage Cloud Accounting. Sage has beautiful invoice layouts and different options of invoice layouts that you can choose from to enhance and strengthen your brand. In addition to the Sage invoice layout options, it is possible to […]

How to change your accountant access in Sage Accounting

Can you change your accountant and appoint someone new as your accountant in Sage Accounting? I am going to show how how to replace your accountant user in Sage Accounting. Do I have to pay for my accountant to access my SageAccounting? No, you don’t have to pay to enable your accountant to access your […]

The best accounting software for a small business: Sage Accounting Review

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The importance of accounting software for a small business Many business owners ask these questions: Do I need accounting software for my business? Is it beneficial for me and my business? Will I generate more income by using it? How much of my time will be required? The short answers are: Yes, you do need […]

Reasons for canceling my Xero accounting subscription

Xero is a cloud-based accounting software that is primarily used by small businesses. Xero is popular among many accountants and it is being used in over 180 different countries. I have applied Xero in a business based on the fact that Xero is boasted as easy to use and “the best accounting and invoice generating […]

Sage Accounting 30-day free trial

Sage 30 day free trial

Sage made it possible to test their Cloud Accounting system for free, for 30-days. During the 30-day free trial, you receive access to the full online accounting system. There will be no costs involved and you are not required to provide your credit card details. You get access for two users during the 30-day free […]

How to remove a Lockdown Date in Sage Cloud Accounting

At times, you would want to process transactions in the prior year in your Sage Cloud Accounting books. You may get an error message when doing so, which prohibits you from entering data in the prior year. If this happens it is likely that a lockdown date has been set blocking you from entering transactions. […]

Key elements of a business plan that you should know

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Have you ever had a brilliant idea that may turn into a lucrative business? In most cases what follows is the planning phase to materialize the dream into a business. Most people are running through the plan in their head. Very few put something down on paper. The key elements of a business plan that […]