Cloud Accounting - From Spreadsheet Misery to Affordable Cloud ERP

James's business is on the brink due to overwhelmed QuickBooks and spreadsheets, unable to handle a growing client base. This parable explores the journey of Esther and James as they seek solutions beyond their outdated methods. Aimed at executives, not tech experts, it delves into the cloud vs. on-premises computing debate, offering insights into security, reliability, and performance. A must-read for those looking to navigate the complexities of modern business software solutions.

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About the Author: William Aiton
William S. Aiton is President of SSi Consulting in Columbia, Maryland. SSi specializes in cloud and on-premises accounting/ERP solutions for small-midsize businesses. Bill has been helping businesses successfully select and implement computerized accounting solutions to improve productivity for over 20 years. In 1983 he founded Business Computer Solutions, an accounting software solution company which became one of the top 20 resellers for Microsoft Dynamics SL and AccountMate in the U.S. Bill is also the Executive Director of the International Consulting Network and has received numerous awards throughout his career including being a member of the Microsoft Business Solutions President's Club for eight years.

David Russell is CEO of Success With People, where his team trains and coaches leaders to develop a sustainable competitive advantage by strengthening their company culture. Services include coaching, consulting, hiring/ employee assessments, keynote/breakout session speaking, peer groups, Best Tech Workplace surveys and programs to train companies how to deliver a more consistent superior customer experience. He is also VP & General Manager of MANAGEtoWIN, a low cost, online talent management portal that helps motivate people to be more productive, profitable and personally fulfilled in their careers with your company.
"...The mounting number of angry calls signaled James and his employees were starting to lose control of the business. Their QuickBooks accounting software and practice of using spreadsheets to manage projects and costs was buckling under the strain of an increased client load. If the problems continued, they could destroy the company."

Would you like to leverage software to increase your profits? This modern-day business parable helps you understand the process of qualifying a solution to meet your needs, and whether you should subscribe to an ERP cloud product or purchase an on-premises solution.

This quick read is written in the style of The One Minute Manager. It tells a fictitious story based on facts of Esther, a driven software company founder, and James, an analytical owner of a government contracting firm, who have outgrown their accounting software as they search for a way out of their QuickBooks and spreadsheet hell.

Written in simple layman's language, this is not a story for a technical person. It is for the executive or manager who want to better understand the cloud computing vs. on-premises computing debate.

Is cloud computing secure? Is it reliable? How about performance -- how quickly can you access your data? Learn this and more by reading this enjoyable story.

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