It’s no secret we live in a fast-paced society and it seems that technology has set the pace. Everywhere you go, people are looking down. They're thumbing through photos, scrolling down their newsfeeds, only looking up to take a selfie. This kind of behavior makes one wonder --- have we lost touch with people who are living and breathing in the outside world? And is technology (and specifically, cloud technology) to blame?
While some may argue technology has caused a devolution into a passive state, we would say technology itself is not to blame. Rather, technology is a tool that has been misused and abused by those who don’t truly understand its purpose. We at Two Roads believe technology was designed to help all of us improve the way we do things.
For us, this means improving the way we work and the way we communicate with our partners with the help of cloud technology.
Here are just a few examples of the different ways cloud bookkeeping technology helps us do that:
Cloud bookkeeping reduces the amount of time we spend flipping back and forth between piles of paperwork and other tasks that are less meaningful. Instead, we can spend our time on more important things!
For example? Analyzing your business patterns and comparing your financial trends to other companies in your industry and highlighting opportunities where you can get ahead.
Not only that, but we’re also able to turn that time-saving benefit back around to you in the form of competitive pricing.
This all sounds great if you’re a bookkeeper. But what does that really mean for you?
Real-time data backup means saving every keystroke the second you enter it. So, whether there’s a random computer glitch or the power goes out right before your taxes are due, there’s no need to worry because your files are safe and sound. Because the cloud updates automatically, you won’t have to plan for additional software charges.
(Learn more about how a bookkeeper makes bookkeeping stress-free here)
When your books are done in the cloud, you’ll have around-the-clock access to your financial information. And with real-time backup, all of the logs you see will be current. This multi-user access feature also allows us to consult and cross-check one another to ensure accuracy and provide you with a deeper level of reporting.
(You can also learn how cloud bookkeeping boosts transparency here)
Although your bookkeeping data is accessible from anywhere, it’s protected by many complex firewalls that are nearly impossible to hack. This is unlike the average computer’s hard drive, which is susceptible to even the most elementary spyware and malware viruses.
As bookkeepers, cloud technology helps us serve our partners better than the traditional bookkeeping model, while still holding onto those old-school values.
(Read more about what values you should look for when hiring a bookkeeper in 5 Non-Negotiable Qualities Your Bookkeeper Should Have)
Have a question about cloud bookkeeping or the services we provide? Contact us online or at 865-212-0063.
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This post was first published in 2015. It was updated in 2022 just for you!