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16 Reasons to Consider Cloud Software

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  1. No server requirements- reduced hardware and maintenance costs
  2. Access anywhere in the world that has internet: even when you are away on business or holiday.
  3. Automatic updates and upgrades without interrupting your business.
  4. Everyone works on the current and same version including your business advices and tax accountant.
  5. Best of Breed - add software that is a better business fit e.g. Workflowmax for
  6. Job scheduling, Paycycle for payroll, Unleashed for inventory etc.
  7. Assistance/help anytime with another party who has been given access with a log on
  8. Data security - Automatic back up off-site with (improved disaster recovery plan)
  9. No software installation on your hardware
  10. No min hardware requirements with additional updates/upgrades to run software
  11. No large upfront software/hardware costs - strain on cash flow
  12. Owner/Manager has more control – can move to another hardware system
  13. without loss of initial capital outlay as compared to traditional systems loaded on a server.
  14. Work/Life balance – can take a break from the business and remain in control and oversee what is happening in the company by logging on
  15. Add –On's are continually being added to software that increases functionality
  16. Buying a service, not a product