In this day and age, with smart phones and tablets, self-driving vehicles, and talking fridges, many still shy away from cloud software and the benefits it brings.

People’s objections generally focus around one (or several) of the following:

• too complex
• poor internet
• security fears

All valid concerns, but all easily dealt with.

Xero is one of the most straightforward bits of software I have ever used. The design is very clear and clean, it really is easy to use.

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In this day and age, there are very few places where the internet is bad enough for this to be a concern. Broadband rollouts, 4/5G, and satellite offerings are all helping connect business owners.

Your data is very secure in the cloud. With secure passwords and multi-factor authentication, your data is secure in the cloud.

I really would encourage all business owners to consider cloud based bookkeeping software.

It offers so many advantages over desktop based alternatives.

Roake & Cook specialise in working with cloud accounting software. If you are concerned about your business’s finances, or would like to speak about embracing automation more, contact us.

We can offer a range of accounting services, including bookkeeping, year end accounts preparation, and tax advice. We are also Xero software specialists, and we are particularly proficient with our Xero migration service.