With a hat tip to Dennis Howlett (who in turn ripped it off from Bill Kennedy), check out this 10 point checklist to ascertain whether or not it’s time to change your accounting software. It’s kind of an “in the know” post, but it’s all fuel for those saying that a move to SaaS accounting for SMBs is a no brainer…
10. The service technician keeps threatening to retire
9. “Reconciliation” is your middle name
8. You ask for “proficiency in DOS” when hiring staff
7. When calling Support you hear laughter in the background
6. Salesmen no longer call you about upgrades
5. You have to go for coffee whenever you click on “Post”
4. Your system came on diskettes
3. The last person to know the setup password retired to Florida
2. Nobody understands the reportsand the top sign you need a new accounting system is . . .
1. Your subledgers need counseling for “irreconcilable differences”
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