Latest 'Looking After Business' column from the Carmarthen Journal


Here is the latest Clay Shaw Butler 'Looking after business' column from the pages of the Carmarthen Journal -

By Ann Thomas, leading Consultant at West Wales Chartered Accountants and Business Consultants Clay Shaw Butler
In the words of the Dad’s Army character Lance-Corporal Jack Jones, “Don’t panic!”
When you are faced with the sometimes bewildering array of accounting software packages available for computers, the temptation may be to close your eyes and pick the first one off the shelf.
Here are some tips for making your mind up –
What are your requirements for the software?
For example, if you need a system to replace your basic book-keeping function of cashbook and simple receipts and payments reconciliations then a basic package will suffice. Should you need highly sophisticated stock control, reporting, e-commerce functions etc, then more complex packages will be required.
What are your plans for the future?
Consider the next 12-24 months and whether there will be rapid expansion in the business.
What market sector are you in?
There may be specialist packages which can specifically help run businesses in your industry more efficiently and effectively.
What is your budget for the cost?
Although this should not be your primary reason for choosing a package it has to be part of the decision.
What training will you need?
The skills of present staff members and potential new employees need to be considered.
What hardware and software do you have presently?
Accounting packages, like all software, have minimum hardware requirements. You may need to invest in upgrading current equipment to ensure the system can run the package properly.
What is your plan for implementation?
Installing a new accounting package needs to be planned in detail in order for the minimum disruption to occur to your routine business transactions.
Without wishing to sound like a salesman, Clay Shaw Butler are Sage Business Partners and have a full team of experienced staff who can help you with all aspects of the Sage software packages.
As they say on the BBC, other packages are available!
For more about Clay Shaw Butler, see their website - http://www.clayshawbutler.com
You can contact Clay Shaw Butler on 01267 228500

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