{"id":2538,"date":"2014-07-14T16:02:28","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T16:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springest.co.uk\/wordpress\/?p=2538"},"modified":"2014-07-14T16:02:28","modified_gmt":"2014-07-14T16:02:28","slug":"computerised-bookkeeping-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/springest.com\/blog\/computerised-bookkeeping-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Computerised Bookkeeping: An Infographic – 5 reasons to move on from traditional, manual bookkeeping"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Computerised<\/a>In 2014 it’s surprising some people are still keeping track of their business’ financial records manually, rather than using a computerised system.<\/p>\n

If the following post + Infographic doesn’t convince you to make the move to Computerised Bookkeeping, then good luck to you!<\/p>\n

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Computerised Bookkeeping has undoubtedly become a must among bookkeepers. With our eras technological advances, a computerised system that keeps track of your books has some very clear advantages.<\/p>\n

1. Safe & Secure<\/h2>\n

Digitalising your books will improve security and efficiency.  The chances of entering an incorrect number<\/strong>, or setting your books on fire<\/strong>, or of them being hacked<\/strong> are greatly reduced if your transactional records are digitally stored.<\/p>\n

In addition, most programs automatically create back-ups<\/strong>. Think of your digital system like a website, all records are stored online safe and secure, like an online banking account.<\/p>\n

No more data corruption.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2. Efficiency<\/h2>\n

Your time and resources will be put to better use, as recording, finding and reading your books is greatly sped up. Most bookkeeping programs are connected to the cloud<\/strong>, this allows you to reach your books via laptop, tablet, PC and even mobile! Meaning that you can view your financial records from different platforms  at any time of day.<\/p>\n

3. Accuracy<\/h2>\n

If you want to view your financial position in real-time<\/strong>, so as to get an instant picture of the health<\/strong> of your business, you’ll need to use a computerised bookkeeping program. This will allow you to make more accurate analyses<\/strong> and thus more informed decisions<\/strong>. Maybe you need to get a loan, or need to check how much you are due to pay or receive my the HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs).<\/p>\n

4. Speed<\/h2>\n

A great way that computerised bookkeeping speeds up your day is by facilitating the sharing<\/strong> of your financial records. No longer will you have to backup your data and then send it via email, all you have to do is create a login<\/strong> and voil\u00e0!<\/p>\n

5. Cost Saving<\/h2>\n

Firstly, you will have to purchase a computerised bookkeeping program<\/strong>. The market is highly competitive and thus you will be able to find a wide variety of programs.<\/p>\n

For \u00a3200 to \u00a3750 you can invest in a SAGE system<\/a>, or you can choose a cheaper alternative. There is a varied choice of free and low cost packages (i.e. under \u00a3100) such as: Kashflow<\/a>, and even some for free e.g. TurboCash<\/a>. Take your time to browse through the different options, to make things a little bit easier for you there are plenty of reviews<\/strong> that compare different products:<\/p>\n

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  1. Best free accounting software: 8 programs we recommend<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. 2014 Best Accounting Software Comparisons and Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once the first investment has been made your record’s security, efficiency, speed and accuracy, will decrease the overall costs<\/strong> associated with traditional bookkeeping.<\/p>\n

    Moreover, you\u2019ll save money on office supplies<\/strong> and travelling costs<\/strong>, plus it\u2019s green<\/strong>! Less paper = Less trash.<\/p>\n

    And remember, this purchase is an investment<\/strong>, so try to include the costs when you\u2019re deciding how much to charge your clients.<\/p>\n

    Next Steps? Get Qualified<\/h2>\n

    All bookkeepers start their career with manual bookkeeping training. But the best don’t stop there. Successful bookkeepers make the transition from manual bookkeeping to computerised bookkeeping sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n

    To do this you will need to take a certified training course<\/a> and get personal experience with various bookkeeping programs.<\/p>\n

    There are some very useful free online resources<\/strong>, such as the Bean Counter<\/a>, which can definitely help you with your training.<\/p>\n

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