How Cloud Computing Can Help You Manage Your Garden Centre Business
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Gone are the days of on-premise systems – cloud accounting software is the future. This is especially the case for garden centre businesses.
In this blog, we explain exactly why using these tools is the best way to manage your enterprise.
There are a number of ways in which the software’s automation capabilities make tasks more straightforward. Take collaboration, for example: not only is there the option for multiple users, they will each have access to the tools in real time. This way, everyone can use the most recent (and accurate) data.
Purchase order and sales order processing is also made much easier through simple creation – allowing set delivery on items, and generating delivery notes, picking lists, proforma invoices and acknowledgements.
In addition to more clear-cut tasks, cloud accounting software saves time in multiple other ways. For instance, it automatically updates, meaning you’ll get the latest features and fixes without having to make any effort.
As a result, you’ll have more time to spend on your garden centre’s growth. And if you need the money to do so? Migrating to the cloud can enable you to not only save extra cash (the tools are often more cost-effective than legacy systems), but the features enable you to boost your bottom line through productivity enhancements.
One feature that helps drive your enterprise forward is the accessibility you get with cloud accounting systems – particularly through integration. It is able to link up with virtually anything, so you’ll have all you need to complete the necessary tasks. Therefore, the information will be at your fingertips when making key growth decisions.
Such integration includes e-commerce. Platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, PayPal and eBay are crucial for the modern-day garden centre.
Cloud enterprise accounting software will also give you peace of mind. It’s incredibly secure, being one of the safest ways to store data. In the event of theft, for example, criminals wouldn’t be able to access the information unless they had your password to the accounting system.
Plus, it will back up your data automatically. This not only saves you from having to do it yourself, it means information will always be up to date. And, as it’s in the cloud, even if you can’t access one device, business continuity doesn’t have to suffer. The data will all still be there, so you can carry on managing your business from another computer.
Cloud tools also allow you to reflect your garden centre business and truly go green. No paper is involved whatsoever. Not only will it be easier to find information, you can meet any sustainability objectives and show your customers you’re 100% eco-friendly.
With enterprise accounting software, managing your garden centre will be significantly easier. But you’ll need to make sure you’re using tools that empower you to achieve everything mentioned in this blog. There’s no need to look any further than Liquid Accounts.
Our tools are paperless, super secure, automate arduous processes, have endless integration, and save you time and money. Most importantly, they allow you to grow – especially because they’re scalable.
To find out more, get in touch with our friendly team today. Simply call 0161 413 5050 or message info@liquidaccounts.com.