The Most Important Step: Centralized Applications and Data
Virtual Desktop Computing is probably not technically
the most accurate name for this method of computing,
but it's the best as far as representing what it really IS
to the user. Using technologies that have been around
for many years, this environment is similar to the
timeshare or service bureau systems of the past. You
use a terminal - in this case a device or computer
connected to the Internet and running a compatible
browser - and connect to your computing environment.
The Virtual Desktop computing environment is a
Windows desktop environment. This allows us to
provide Windows-based applications, file and print
services, and other network services you would
typically find in a business - but we host and manage
the servers and the workstation services inside our
data center. Your business, or your clients' businesses,
need only to have browser-capable machines and
Internet connectivity. This environment provides you
with the best of both worlds - the applications and
familiar working environment you need, and the
flexibility for both you and your client to access the
system from anywhere at any time.
There are no different versions of the applications,
since you and your client (or team members) are
working on exactly the same system in real-time.
Files do not need to be moved or converted, just
shared in real-time. You and your clients are both
working on the same file at the same time. You can
review and adjust open periods while the client is
actively entering current data. The hosted system is
regularly backed up and tested, and archive sets are
stored in secure, offsite locations.
No sophisticated technology or training is required -
you and your clients already know how to use Windows
and QuickBooks.
Gain total convenience and effectiveness - you and
your client can be more efficient by working
when you need to from anywhere you need to be. The
business owner can review their books from the comfort
of their own home or while on vacation... you can
access the client data files when it's convenient for
YOU.
e-Accounting Online Application Services
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e-Accounting has developed the business model, the
technology delivery, and the application environment
that addresses the specific needs of the accounting
industry. Through the increased efficiencies
experienced with using our services, professional
accountants and their bookkeepers find that they are
now able to realize increased revenues by billing for
services, not by the billable hour. Further, we provide
our clients with the opportunity and tools necessary to
broaden their scope of service and involvement with
their client businesses, and we have the domain
expertise and resources to help those businesses
transition to or incorporate e-business technologies.
The professional has the opportunity to develop new
competencies in business technologies without having
to invest the entire practice and put the client base at
risk. This allows the professional to establish his
position more closely to thel top of the business value
chain, and creates business opportunities for
bookkeeping and data processing services, and others
who perform the mechanics of the accounting and
business process.
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| The First Step: Building A Place To Do Business | | |
 Without dynamic, informative content, your website
becomes the equivalent of an online brochure. While it
may be useful to promote your firm in this way, your
site probably isn't really delivering much new business.
Consider the additional value, and business, that you
can deliver through your site by identifying areas where
you can be best used.Help your clients to better understand
when and how to leverage your expertise and
experience with personal and business financial issues.
And let technology introduce the service that your
personnel can't directly provide by giving your client a
way to do business with you 24x7x365. Let us show
you how manage your client engagements, launch
online application services, and provide the
fundamentals required to serve each and every client
well.
INTERACT with your clients... online | | |
| Helper Applications and Services: Solving the Source Document Dilemma | | | The concept of performing outsourced bookkeeping for
your business client may be attractive, but consider
how you will facilitate that relationship. What tools or resources will you need to get
information you need when you need it, and what does
the client have to do? Here are a couple of key
solutions our online accountants use. As every
practice, and every client business, is different - you
will find that different ways or different tools work
better under different circumstances. Learn more... | | |
| Daily Work: Source Files Are Fax or Voice Messages Delivered As E-Mail (Unified Messaging) | | |
 Use j2 services to help streamline paperless document
processes.Have clients send you original information, such as
invoices or deposit receipts, via fax. Spoken
instructions and information can be left via voicemail.
All messages are "packaged" as an email and sent to
you.
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| For larger volumes: Scanned Documents and the file share | | |
 Use online file sharing (eFileShare) to make files
available to the bookkeepers or data entry operators.Use a scanner attached to the client PC, and have
them scan and save the images to the hard drive. The
client logs into their secure folders in the file share, and
uploads the files. Your bookkeepers can log in to the
file share to download the documents for viewing and
entry.
Internet-based File Sharing | | |
| Critical Step: Communicating Your Value | | | Promote your e-Accounting QuickBooks Pro on-line
services with special Banners and Announcements
through the BizActions e-marketing system. It has
been specifically designed to professionally
communicate to clients and prospects about the
valuable business services and solutions you provide.
Find out who needs these services based on click-
through activity - then make the sale! Differentiate your firm by providing outsource services
using the technologies from e-Accounting. You can
even get special Niche content containing QuickBooks
articles which are delivered to selected clients and
prospects. These special articles are delivered every
two weeks and are designed to position your firm as a
QuickBooks expert - driving new business and
opportunity to your firm with every e-mailing.
Get more information... and then get more business! | | |
| Outsourcing - Fueled by Declining Numbers | | | As the available pool of trained accounting
professionals decreases, the increased pressure on
technology will natually create an increase in the use of
outsourcers.The 2001 edition of "The Supply of
Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public
Accounting Recruits" clearly identifies the downward
trend in the number of general accounting graduates,
and the relatively high percentage of graduates
becoming more specialized and seeking advanced
degrees. General accounting graduates are in high
demand, with assignments in accounting and auditing
representing 65% of total new firm hires. The small business market is the economic growth
sector, and the number of opportunities being
presented to smaller firms is increasingly significant.
This, coupled with the decline in the production of
trained professionals, only increasess the value of
outsourcing. | | |
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