ROD: We have probably all heard the adds for Field Financial Consulting about doing it differently Animal noises etc.
Iain: Yes, I try to stand out from the other accountants and financial advisors locally.
ROD: Well, why are you different?
Iain: Field Financial Consulting is about business profit, cashflow improvement, success and innovation.
ROD: What are some examples of this?
Iain: Well last month I talked about saving money on your electricity bills but this month I would like to talk about some neat Cloud based technologies that will save you money.
ROD: We hear about “The Cloud” but what is it?
Iain: Essentially “The Cloud” is a whole mass of computer servers all around the world. The two software technologies I want to focus on today are about taking cost out of the back office of any business while at the same time allowing you to get more done.
ROD: Well, that makes sense. We all want to pay less and get more done. What are these two software programs?
Iain: The first is from the Google stable and is called Google Apps for Business. This collaboration tool works with Gmail and allows you and your workforce to be at different offices or locations and still be up to date with the current office files. All you need is the cloud software, a smart phone, pad or computer and an internet connection.
ROD: But do we need to be right up to date each few seconds?
Iain: No, you don’t, but Field Financial Consulting is about showing you what is possible.
ROD: What is the other software program?
Iain: It is called Xero Accounting and being an accountant by profession, I am particularly excited about this one.
ROD: Let me guess. Is it an accounting package in the cloud?
Iain: Correct. Instead of your desktop based accounting package, the information is anywhere you have your smart phone, pad and laptop. Direct feeds from your bank and some set up and “one on one” training for key staff and you can be right up to date daily with your accounts daily.
ROD: Gee, this really gets me thinking about what is now possible. Is it expensive?
Iain: No, Cloud technologies are about taking labour costs out of the job so they are inexpensive.
ROD: That was certainly not what I expected an accountant or financial advisor to talk about.
Iain: Well at Field Financial Consulting we do it differently.