Here at Fraser Accountants, we love to sing the praises of accounting software QuickBooks. Aimed at small to mid-level businesses, it really is an efficient and user-friendly way to manage, record and plan the finances of your business. But, what actually are the definite benefits of using QuickBooks? There are many, so here are some of our top reasons that Quickbooks is an advantageous system for you and your business.
Saves time on bookkeeping and admin tasks
Business owners, we understand that your time is precious. How many times a week do you catch yourself wishing for just a few more hours in the day? It’s not easy to get it all done and still find some time for yourself. That’s why one of the top reasons to use QuickBooks’ is how much time it can save you. With an automated system that is tailored to your accounts, QuickBooks can carry out some of your basic bookkeeping tasks so that you can focus your efforts elsewhere.
Create reports quickly & with ease
QuickBooks safely records your financial information so that you should need to create a report or need quick access to your business’ financial position, you can, almost instantly.
Budget-friendly
Budget-friendly might actually be a slight understatement. QuickBooks is extremely affordable whether you’re a start-up business or an experienced company. Pay monthly and choose from various plans to find what works best for you. The cost of QuickBooks is not based on your business earnings. So whether you make £10,000 or £100,000 your will simply be charged for your chosen plan.
Hassle-free invoicing
Invoicing can sometimes feel like a full-time job in itself! With QuickBooks, you can easily email out an invoice or statement with the correct amount and due date. Recipients can easily pay simply by clicking through the email. Credit card or bank transfer can be accepted.
Learning resources
The QuickBooks website is full of fantastic learning tools so that you can better understand the world of accounting and business. For basic tips, advice and latest news and updates, you can search QuickBooks’ blog feed. For more in-depth learning, you can also access online training courses and webinars for all levels.
Sharing data has never been easier
We all have different preferences when it comes to how we communicate and organise and QuickBooks operates to best adjust to each user. You can easily share data to platforms such as Microsoft Office and Outlook.
It’s reliable
You can be certain that your business’ private information will be in safe hands with QuickBooks’ accounting software. Used by businesses all across the globe, QuickBooks is renowned as a trusted platform. We even use the software here at Fraser Accountants for some of our clients. We were one of the first QuickBooks ProAdvisors in the UK to achieve ‘Advanced Certification’ status.
Accepts Credit Cards
QuickBooks Merchant Account System taking payments via credit cards is no hassle at all. As it is the only system in the QuickBooks software you don’t have to worry about submitting the same data each time. Everything you need is already there and ready to access.
Pay your bills online
You can use QuickBooks to organise your outgoing payments via your current account making sure that any bills are paid on time.
Customisable to your business
Whether you are a small independent business or a large company, you can take advantage of QuickBooks’ customisable packages. There are even specific packages for different industries and business structures such as non-profit organisations, healthcare professionals, retail and more.
To find out more about how Fraser Accounts can help you to get started or manage QuickBooks for your business head to our online services here.
