This storyin the LATimes illustrates exactly why cloud computing makes complete sense for smaller businesses - and why cloud accounting makes sense for accounting firms: Small businesses can't on their own be expected to afford the latest IT equipment and the most sophisticated security precautions but with cloud they can. In effect, it allows small businesses to 'share' the best that's available for an affordable monthly fee and gain peace of mind that their data is safe and secure (as well as all the other benefits that cloud brings). Read the full story: Small firms learn size doesn't matter to hackers. For further information about how Liquid's cloud accounting can make sure that your essential business information is safe and secure contact, 0845 450 7304, info@liquidaccounts.net
Cloud Accounting & Disruption Planning
January 31st, 2010Whether its flooding or the recent Arctic conditions, the weather seems to be having more and more of an effect on businesses (as well as our lives in general). During December and January’s snow and ice, 1 in 5 workers failed to get to work, an estimated £600 million a day was being lost, and 2000-3000 companies were predicted to fail. These figures highlight the potential risks that our businesses face from circumstances beyond our control – and according to business information specialist, Dun and Bradstreet, 9% of businesses fail every year because of ‘disaster’. The simple fact is that for most businesses, if you can’t get to your premises (snow) or your premises are damaged or destroyed (flood, fire, theft) then ... Read More >>>
