Top 5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your Accounting Software System

If you are thinking of starting a new business, or getting a new software system, what company do you choose? How do you know that the company that you decide to go with fulfills your needs? It’s time that you do your own research and be in charge of your business financial system. Here are some questions that you should ask before you make a decision:

1.       Will the accounting software grow with your business?

You want to make sure that you don’t outgrow your system. It’s better to get a system that has the capacity to grow with your business.

2.       Can access be restricted for some users?

Having the power to monitor who uses particular functions is very important to a company. Having control is very important for senior level employees to keep certain information confidential and private.

3.       Do you want to go towards cloud hosting or stay on premise?

Even though moving to the cloud would be less money and more current with what today’s businesses are doing, some people don’t feel comfortable choosing the cloud. But at least there are options to choose from.

4.       Can I afford this software?

Sometimes it takes money to make money. But if this decision will put you deep in debt then it’s not worth it. Be sure of the software you choose and thoroughly access the situation for the right budget.

5.       Ask for referrals from other business, clients and/or family.

If you don’t know where to start, ask around about the different accounting software people you know are using. Also, start to search on Google. If you have read this blog on our website then I just have given you an accounting software to look into, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

By: Natalie Williams, Marketing Coordinator, WebSan Solutions Inc., a Canadian Certified Microsoft Partner